Pakistan Railways, Allied Bank Limited sign MoU to launch PoS system at 348 stations
— June 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan Railways and Allied Bank Limited today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for introducing modern Point of Sale system at 348 railway stations across the country. Under the agreement, the Point of Sale system will modernize ticketing, streamline payment processes, and enhance financial transparency of Pakistan Railways through automation.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said the initiative is part of the Prime Minister’s vision of “Digital Pakistan” and will ensure complete digital transformation of Pakistan Railways. He said the project will be completed within sixty days. Hanif Abbasi said under the project, the passengers will now be able to purchase tickets and avail of other railway services through credit and debit cards, which would significantly reduce dependency on cash.
He said the introduction of Point of Sale system would help eliminate long queues and manual processes, leading to faster and more efficient commercial transactions. He added that it will also help Pakistan Railways to enhance its revenue, curtail financial fraud, theft, and accounting errors.