Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has called for enhanced collaboration between Pakistan Railways and the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to bolster the national economy. During a meeting with WAPDA Chairman Sajjad Ghani in Islamabad, both officials discussed strategies to strengthen cooperation aimed at addressing the country’s energy and infrastructure issues.

The discussions focused on leveraging the strengths of both Pakistan Railways and WAPDA to tackle the ongoing energy crisis and improve energy transmission systems. The meeting underscored the importance of joint efforts in overcoming infrastructure challenges that have long hindered economic growth in Pakistan.

Sajjad Ghani, representing WAPDA, expressed readiness to initiate new projects in collaboration with Pakistan Railways. He emphasized WAPDA’s commitment to resolving the energy crisis through effective partnerships, which could lead to significant improvements in the country’s power transmission capabilities.

This initiative for closer collaboration is seen as a crucial step towards integrating efforts across these vital sectors of the economy, potentially leading to improved efficiency and economic growth. The meeting between the two leaders signifies a proactive approach to tackling pressing national challenges through strategic partnerships.