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Minister for Railways, Aviation calls on PM
LAHORE, March 12 (APP): Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. During the meeting, the issues related to Pakistan Railways and aviation and the overall political situation of the country were discussed, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
Railway to transport relief items to flood victims free of cost: minister
LAHORE, Aug 01 (APP): The Pakistan Railways will transport the relief items of all charity organisations to the flood affected people without any charges. Railways Minister Khwaja Saad Rafique presided over a meeting here on Monday in which briefing was given on measures related to provision of ration and medical assistance in the flood affected… Continue reading Railway to transport relief items to flood victims free of cost: minister
Saad announces 10pc cut in trains, PIA’s domestic flights’ fares
Saad announces 10pc cut in trains, PIA’s domestic flights’ fares
Fare of passenger trains not to be increased: Saad Rafique
LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP): Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique said on Tuesday that fares of passenger trains were not being increased, keeping in view to facilitate travellers of low-income group. Addressing a news conference at PR headquarters, he said fares of freight trains would be increased to 15 percent and 10 percent of Express trains.… Continue reading Fare of passenger trains not to be increased: Saad Rafique
Pakistan Railways electricity valuing Rs2 bln being stolen annually: Swati
ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Tuesday informed the Senate Standing Committee on Railways that the electricity worth of Rs2 billion was being stolen annually of Pakistan Railways. The committee met here under the chairmanship of Senator Muhammad Qasim which was attended by Deputy Chairman Senate, Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Senator Dost… Continue reading Pakistan Railways electricity valuing Rs2 bln being stolen annually: 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
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
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
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
Swati announces Rs1.5 mln compensation for families of Ghotki accident’s deceased
ISLAMABAD, Jun 08 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Tuesday said Pakistan Railways would pay Rs 1.5 million compensation for the families of each passenger, who died in Ghotki train accident as the policy of the department. According to spokesman of Pakistan Railways, Rs 50,000 to Rs 300,000 would be paid to the… Continue reading Swati announces Rs1.5 mln compensation for families of Ghotki accident’s deceased
Swati directs to complete initial inquiry report of Ghotki train accident within 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Jun 07 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Swati on Monday directed the authorities concerned to complete initial inquiry report of Ghotki train accident within 24 hours. According to spokesman of Pakistan Railways, the minister has also directed for the provision of best medical facilities to the injured. Around 30 passengers were killed while over… Continue reading Swati directs to complete initial inquiry report of Ghotki train accident within 24 hours
Public Private Partnership Authority Bill, 2021 to help modernize various sectors: Swati
ISLAMABAD, Jun 03 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Thursday lauded passage of the Public Private Partnership Authority Amendment Bill, 2021 and said it would help modernize various sectors by using the latest resources. Speaking in Senate on the bill, he said the legislation would benefit all projects of Pakistan Railways besides increasing local… Continue reading Public Private Partnership Authority Bill, 2021 to help modernize various sectors: Swati
Railways to come out of heavy losses within six to nine months: Swati
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Minister for Railways, Azam Khan Swati on Monday said Pakistan Railways will come out of heavy losses within the period of six to nine months. Addressing a news conference, the minister said that he has been in the Ministry of Railways for the last five months and it has become a… Continue reading Railways to come out of heavy losses within six to nine months: Swati
Industry-academia linkages crucial to provide jobs to young graduates: Swati
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways, Azam Khan Swati on Monday said strong industry-academia linkages are crucial for providing jobs to graduates and internship opportunities to students to get hands-on experience in their respective fields. He was speaking at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) held here with a view to… Continue reading Industry-academia linkages crucial to provide jobs to young graduates: Swati
DS not responsible for property allotments rather to facilitate passengers: Swati
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Wednesday said that allotments of various properties of Pakistan Railways was not the job of Divisional Superintendents (DS) as their official duty was merely confined to operate trains and facilitate the passengers. He said this while presiding over a meeting on Property and Land… Continue reading DS not responsible for property allotments rather to facilitate passengers: Swati
Railways to be transformed into profitable entity without selling its land: Swati
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati Monday said that the department would be transformed into a profitable entity in six to nine months without selling out the land of Pakistan Railways. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that Chief Justice Supreme of Pakistan Court, Gulzar Ahmed had played a… Continue reading Railways to be transformed into profitable entity without selling its land: Swati
Opposition’s political scenario will be changed after January next: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP): Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday criticizing the negative attitude of top leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz said that political scenario of opposition parties would completely be changed after January next. There was a great rift between Maryam Nawaz, and Shahbaz Sharif for clinching party leadership and due to… Continue reading Opposition’s political scenario will be changed after January next: Sheikh Rashid
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