Senator Qadir lauds role of Pakistan Railways for earning more than Rs 115 billion during  financial year 2025-26

QUETTA, Jul 08 (APP): Chairman Standing Committee on Defence Production, Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir on Wednesday said that for the first time in the 78-year history of Pakistan, Pakistan Railways has crossed the milestone of earning more than Rs 115 billion during the financial year 2025-26.

He said that this achievement is a testament to the tireless work of the Railways Department, effective management strategy and the commitment of the entire team.

In his statement issued here, he said that in the financial year 2025-26, Pakistan Railways earned Rs 50.5 billion from the passenger sector, Rs 41 billion from the freight sector, Rs 11.99 billion from land revenue, Rs 3.18 billion from miscellaneous coaching income, and Rs 1.96 billion from scrap.

“The total income increased by 24.19 percent while the freight sector increased by 27.78 percent, which is an important milestone in the history of Pakistan Railways”, he mentioned.

Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir said that the Railways has proven that through better management, transparency and effective supervision, government institutions could significantly improve their financial performance by generating significant revenues not only from its traditional sectors but also from scrap and other commercial activities.

He said that if Pakistan Railways could improve its financial condition and generate a revenue of Rs 115 billion in a limited period of time, then other government institutions would also become financially stable by controlling losses through reforms, accountability and effective management measures, Pakistan Railways has set an example for other national institutions to follow with its performance.

The Chairman of the Standing Committee said that this success of Pakistan Railways is not the achievement of a single individual but the result of the joint efforts of the entire team including gang men, workers, engineers, technical staff, officers and management.

He hoped that in the financial year 2026-27, the Railways would further accelerate its journey of development by generating revenue of Rs 65 billion from the freight sector and Rs 50 billion from the passenger sector as per its set targets.

He further said that if Pakistan Railways could identify and overcome its weaknesses, other government agencies would also make a positive impact on the national economy through reforms, professional management and accountability.

He maintained that the recent success of Pakistan Railways is a testament to the fact that strong leadership, clear strategy and teamwork could bring about a significant change in the performance of government agencies.