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Swati elected Senate Select Committee Chairman

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): The members of Senate Select Committee on Wednesday elected Azam Khan Swati as chairman whose name was proposed by Faisal Saleem and endorsed by Fawzia Arshad. The meeting was held to discuss and formulate a report on the Islamabad Capital Territory Trust (Amendment) Bill, 2020, moved by Senator Mushtaq Ahmad. Swati,… Continue reading Swati elected Senate Select Committee Chairman

Corrupt officials in PR to be shown the door: Swati

RAWALPINDI, Jan 03 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways, Azam Khan Swati on Monday said that there was zero tolerance for corruption in Pakistan Railways (PR) and such black sheep were unacceptable. Talking to media persons after inaugurating AC standard coach attached with Hazara Express he said that a mega operation against financially corrupt officials had… Continue reading Corrupt officials in PR to be shown the door: Swati

Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train to prove game changer in region: Swati

ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Tuesday said that Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train would prove to be a game changer in the region and would boost trade among the three countries. While inaugurating the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train along with Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Adviser to Prime Minister… Continue reading Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train to prove game changer in region: Swati

Govt committed to provide favorable atmosphere to investors: Swati

Govt committed to provide favorable atmosphere to investors: Swati

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Wednesday said the government was committed to provide favorable atmosphere to investors who were keen to invest in the country. During a meeting with Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi who called on him here, the minister said that UAE… Continue reading Govt committed to provide favorable atmosphere to investors: Swati

PR to make procurement process transparent, efficient: Swati

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Minister for Railways, Azam Khan Swati Tuesday said that Pakistan Railways has started work to make the procurement process transparent, efficient, and easy as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan for good governance and digital Pakistan. Addressing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ceremony held between Pakistan Railways and Tejari,… Continue reading PR to make procurement process transparent, efficient: Swati

New technology to help identify, remove ‘ghost employees’ from Railway: Swati

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Monday said the newly introduced technology would help identify and remove ‘ghost employees’ from the Railway departments. Addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, the minister said strict disciplinary action would be taken against ghost employees, if found in any department. Under the MoU, signed… Continue reading New technology to help identify, remove ‘ghost employees’ from Railway: Swati

Young entrepreneurs are future of country: Swati

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Friday said young entrepreneurs are the future of the country and the government is committed to boost construction sector giving incentives to young investors. During the visit of a three-day Pakistan International Property Housing and Construction Exhibition and Convention (PIPH&CEC), he said the future of… Continue reading Young entrepreneurs are future of country: Swati

Route of Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan ‘rail link’ to be confirmed in 30 days: Senate informed

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Wednesday expressed the confidence that the route of ‘rail link’ between Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan would be confirmed within next 30 days. “The Uzbek president is himself leading the project and his three ministers have already visited Pakistan, besides holding a number of meetings via… Continue reading Route of Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan ‘rail link’ to be confirmed in 30 days: Senate informed

Swati for making railways safest mode of transport

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Thursday said he wanted to make Pakistan Railways as safest mode of transport by introducing persistent reforms, requisite measures to minimize the losses and generating income. Talking to Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Danila Gabuch and Honorary Council of the Russian Federation and Chief Executive Officer… Continue reading Swati for making railways safest mode of transport

Pakistan Railways to be a profitable organization soon: Swati

KARACHI, Sep 27 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Monday said Pakistan Railways would be a profitable organization soon. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project, he said it was a public-private partnership project and it was expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months. Swati said it would be… Continue reading Pakistan Railways to be a profitable organization soon: Swati

Govt ready to talk with Opposition on electoral reforms, EVMs

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Babar Awan on Monday said that government would ensure legislation for transparent elections in future and was also ready to talk with opposition on electoral reforms as well as electronic voting machines (EVMs). Speaking here at a press conference along with Minister for Railways… Continue reading Govt ready to talk with Opposition on electoral reforms, EVMs

Azam Khan Swati visits Railway Hospital, kicks off monsoon plantation drive

RAWALPINDI, Aug 09 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati here on Monday visited Rawalpindi Railway Station and Railway Hospital and kicked off monsoon plantation drive by planting saplings. During his visit to the Railway Hospital he inquired after the health of the patients and inspected different departments. On the occasion, the administration officers of… Continue reading Azam Khan Swati visits Railway Hospital, kicks off monsoon plantation drive

Swati pays tribute to Kashmiris freedom struggle

ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP):Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati has said the entire nation is with Kashmiri nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a statement issued here Sunday, the Minister said two years ago, Indian Prime Minister Modi under the ideology of his misogynistic Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), abolished Articles 370 and… Continue reading Swati pays tribute to Kashmiris freedom struggle

Swati pays tribute to Kashmiris freedom struggle

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati on Thursday said the entire nation is observing Kashmir Exploitation Day under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a statement, Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati on Kashmir Exploitation Day said two years ago, Indian Prime Minister Modi under his misogynistic Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)… Continue reading Swati pays tribute to Kashmiris freedom struggle

Railways Minister visits Royal Palm Club, chairs meeting to discuss several issues

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LAHORE, Jul 29 (APP):Railways Minister Muhammad Azam Khan Swati visited Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, here on Thursday. He inspected various parts of the club where Club Manager Shah Rukh gave briefing about different renovation work in the club. He said that all members of the club were happy with the services of the… Continue reading Railways Minister visits Royal Palm Club, chairs meeting to discuss several issues

PR Minister orders to end deduction of dam fund on tickets

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LAHORE, Jul 28 (APP):Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati has issued orders to end deduction of dam fund on tickets from passengers. According to the PR spokesman on Wednesday, the Railways was charging Rs 1 per passenger for economy class up to Rs 100 and Rs 2 per passenger for more than Rs 100 and Rs… Continue reading PR Minister orders to end deduction of dam fund on tickets

Minister for Railways condoles demise of Arif Nizami

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati Wednesday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of renowned journalist and analyst Arif Nizami. He prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul with eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.… Continue reading Minister for Railways condoles demise of Arif Nizami

Railway land to be leased under public-private partnership

RAWALPINDI, Jul 09 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Friday said that the Railway lands and stations would be given on lease under a public-private partnership for infrastructure development. While handing over the “Sir Syed Express” to the private sector at Rawalpindi Railway Station, the Minister said inefficient and corrupt mafia in… Continue reading Railway land to be leased under public-private partnership

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