Railways Minister Vows Transformation into Modern Service
— October 26, 2025
LAHORE (AIA) Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan Railways into a modern, globally competitive service. Abbasi announced plans to revive the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul train service by December 31, and signed an agreement with Kazakhstan to gain direct access to Central Asia and Europe. Additionally, a deal with RDMC will upgrade the 884km Nokundi-Rohri track, with investments aimed at improving various railway sections, marking a significant push to modernize Pakistan’s rail network.