Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to evaluate proposals for revamping and restructuring Pakistan Railways. The meeting focused on financing frameworks and operational models to modernize the railway infrastructure and ensure its financial sustainability.
According to Press Information Department, participants considered various restructuring options, including Public-Private Partnerships, domestic bank financing, and international funding mechanisms. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of a modern and efficient railway network for national economic integration and regional connectivity. He instructed relevant ministries and financial institutions to explore all funding possibilities, specifically for structuring commercial bank financing for the Main Line-1 (Rohri-Multan Section) project.
The meeting was attended by SAPM Tariq Bajwa, the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, and various secretaries and representatives from the concerned ministries and departments.