Railways to link Thar coal mines with Port Qasim

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Railways (PR) is planning to the construction a 105 kilo-metre railway line that will intend to link Thar Coal mines with the Port Qasim.

"The department has already awarded the contract which will be completed by October 2025," an official in the Ministry of Railways told APP. The official said, "The project is a joint venture which is financed by both the Sindh and federal government." "The new rail link from Islamkot to Chhor will facilitate in coal transportation across the country, supporting key industries like cement and textiles by providing a more cost-effective fuel alternative," he added.