Pakistan Railways Saves Billions through Energy Reforms
— September 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan Railways has achieved significant savings of billions of rupees in electricity costs over the past eight months through initiatives like solarization, meterization, and anti-theft measures. Key divisions contributing to the savings include:
– Lahore Division: Rs 416.6 million
– Mughalpura Workshop: Rs 243 million
– Quetta Division: Rs 38 million
– Rawalpindi Division: Rs 75 million
– Karachi Division: Rs 26 million
– Sukkur Division: Rs 60 million
– Multan Division: Rs 9.6 million
– Peshawar Division: Rs 6.46 million
Railway Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi emphasized a zero-tolerance policy on electricity theft, warning violators of imprisonment. He praised the reforms for reducing operational costs and enhancing transparency and accountability.