Modern Railway System Being Introduced In Country: Parliamentary Secretary

Sumaira FH Published November 13, 2018 | 02:08 PM

Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Mian Farrukh Habib said that a modern railway system was being introduced in the country as railways was the backbone of the national economy.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Nov, 2018 ) :Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Mian Farrukh Habib said that a modern railway system was being introduced in the country as railways was the backbone of the national economy.

He said railway was a strategic asset and steps were needed to improve its working.

The parliamentary secretary said, "Modern facilities like WI-Fi complimentary newspaper, drinking water, tea, lunch /dinner and public address system have been introduced in these trains," ptv news reported.

Replying to a question he said, visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China would bring positive results.

During the visit, the prime minister focused on railway and agriculture sectors, he highlighted.

He said China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) would start a new journey of development in the country includingBalochistan.

Farukh Habib said government took adequate steps to mitigate concerns of people of Balochistan.