Cabinet approves four-year Hajj policy for 2027-2030, digital services for pilgrims Published 07 Jul, 2026 06:32pm Intending pilgrims will be able to register for Hajj up to 2030
Rs93.75bn revenue achieved up to May 13: Railways striving to reach Rs122bn target by end-FY26: Abbasi Published 23 May, 2026 05:43am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Friday said that Pakistan Railways has achieved a revenue...
Projects aimed at increasing water storage capacity to be given priority: PM reviews PSDP Updated 18 May, 2026 04:20pm Prioritises water storage and hydropower projects, emphasising major dams and performance-based budget allocations for development
Pakistan, Iran discuss increased railway connectivity Published 08 May, 2026 06:08am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Thursday held detailed discussions on enhancing railway connectivity, particularly...
Railways to lay new tracks, expand digital operations: minister Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:05am LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said that the incumbent government has started...
A new era of mobility: Punjab’s rapid leap into modern transport Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:18am There was a time when people in Pakistan cited examples from the United States and Europe, particularly regarding...
Punjab launches ‘first fast train’, ushering in new rail era Published 17 Apr, 2026 06:16am LAHORE: A new era of railway transport has begun in Punjab under a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
PM orders completion of all railway projects Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the Minister for Railways to ensure the timely completion of...
No increase in train fares nationwide despite Gulf situation: PM told Published 06 Apr, 2026 10:52am Despite the current situation in the Gulf region, the Pakistan Railways has decided not to increase the fares of all...
PM for upgrading rail freight service Updated 19 Mar, 2026 09:10am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Pakistan Railways to upgrade freight service, saying...
Railways minister Abbasi calls on PM at Lahore Published 17 Mar, 2026 05:57am LAHORE: Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore and...
Abbasi directs completion of Phase-I of RAIN by June Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:32am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has directed the Information Technology (IT) department of...
Gwadar Railway project’s feasibility study completed, Senate panel told Updated 16 Jan, 2026 08:26am ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was told on Thursday that the Gwadar Railway project’s feasibility study,...
Abbasi, Tessori discuss USD2bn plan to upgrade Karachi-Rohri rail track Published 11 Jan, 2026 03:26am KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Saturday called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and...
Railways must prioritise freight growth Published 31 Dec, 2025 06:28am EDITORIAL: Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi’s recent declaration that Pakistan Railways is on course to achieve Rs100...
Main Line-1: ADB official, Abbasi discuss upgradation Published 20 Dec, 2025 07:05am ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Leah Gutierrez, along with her team, called on...
Rohri Station: Sindh agrees to share up-gradation cost with Ministry Published 16 Dec, 2025 07:37am ISLAMABAD: The government of Sindh has agreed with the Ministry of Railways to share the up-gradation cost of Rohri...
Political leaders slam PTI, throw weight behind armed forces Published 07 Dec, 2025 07:14pm Be thankful that army only holding press conference to expose your misdeeds, says Kamal
Aleema, Afridi condemn Hanif Abbasi’s remarks Published 29 Nov, 2025 02:39am ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed PTI founder former Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Friday condemned what...
PM opens Shalimar Express, upgraded Cantt Station Updated 18 Nov, 2025 08:46am KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the digitization and modernization of Pakistan...
Modern train tracking system introduced at Cantt Station Published 14 Nov, 2025 08:16am KARACHI: Pursuing the vision of Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, a modern live train tracking...
Sindh govt, Railways agree on joint steps for KCR revival Published 06 Sep, 2025 07:31am KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, in a high-level...
‘Hybrid regime’ remark undermines govt’s credibility, says minister Published 03 Sep, 2025 06:01am ISLAMABAD: In a rare display of dissent within the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Railways Minister...
By-elections: PML-N, PPP to field joint candidates Updated 24 Aug, 2025 11:57am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have decided to field joint...
Safety of passengers and tracks: Abbasi directs Railways to submit report in 10 days Published 20 Aug, 2025 03:24am LAHORE: In order to ensure the safety of the passengers and Railways tracks, Federal Minister for Railways Hanif...
Narowal train: Minister urged to take notice of delays Published 07 Aug, 2025 07:39am LAHORE: Passengers travelling on the 211-Up Narowal passenger train have called on Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi to...
Railway uplift: Punjab willing to invest Rs350bn Updated 12 Jul, 2025 03:40pm ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab has expressed willingness to invest Rs350 billion for upgradation and...
Govt to ‘save millions’ as 155 railway stations in Pakistan go solar Updated 04 Jun, 2025 10:04pm As part of the government’s renewable push, a total of 155 railway stations across Pakistan are being shifted to...
Maryam, minister discuss bullet train, uplift projects Published 17 May, 2025 06:05am LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi in which matters...
Dry port will be outsourced to Chamber: Railways, ICCI sign agreement Published 01 May, 2025 06:23am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have signed an agreement,...