Pakistan and Turkiye Move to Deepen Railway Cooperation and Infrastructure Development
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi visits Turkiye to advance technology transfer, joint locomotive manufacturing, and network modernization.
Pakistan Railways and Punjab Government Partner on 9.7 Billion Rupee Safety and Rail Modernization Plan
Pakistan Railways and the Punjab government advance joint transit projects, including level crossing upgrades, suburban rail routes, and station restoration.
Pakistan Railways Reaches Record High Revenue of Rs 115 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026
Pakistan Railways achieves record high revenue of Rs 115.157 billion in FY26, driven by freight growth, passenger transport, and digital transformation.
Federal Government Outlines Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Billion Rupee Railway Upgrade to Support Reko Diq Mineral Transport
The government initiates a 278.6 billion rupee upgrade of Main Line-3 railway corridor stretching nearly one thousand kilometers to assist Balochistan mining operations.
Pakistan Railways Achieves 20 Percent Revenue Growth and Targets Major Infrastructure Overhaul
Pakistan Railways reported a significant revenue increase to 115 billion rupees for the fiscal year 2025-26, driven by expanding passenger services and strategic cargo operations.
Pakistan Planning Commission Raises Red Flags Over Reko Diq Funded Rail Upgrade Financing Structure
The Planning Commission scrutinizes the multi billion rupee Main Line 3 railway project, highlighting steep security overheads and short term loan vulnerabilities.
Pakistan and Kazakhstan to Sign $7bn Rail Connectivity MoU to Boost Regional Trade
Pakistan and Kazakhstan will sign a $7 billion rail connectivity MoU on February 3, 2026, marking a major breakthrough in regional transport links connecting Karachi Port with Central Asia.
ADB Prioritises Karachi–Rohri Rail Corridor to Support Reko Diq Logistics Under ML-1
A high-level Asian Development Bank mission has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the Karachi–Rohri rail corridor under the ML-1 framework to improve port connectivity and facilitate cargo movement from the Reko Diq project.
Pakistan Railways Partners with 1LINK and Finnect to Enable Nationwide Digital Payments
Pakistan Railways has signed a strategic agreement with 1LINK and Finnect, with support from State Bank of Pakistan, to digitize its collection system across multiple banking channels. The move aligns with the government’s vision of creating a cashless economy.
Pakistan and U.S. Explore Railway Partnerships to Strengthen Connectivity and Investment
Pakistan and the United States have held discussions on expanding cooperation in Pakistan Railways, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, digitalization, and investment opportunities to improve regional connectivity.