The Senate Standing Committee on Railways on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to present a detailed report on restoration of railways' old bridges in the next meeting. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Jam Saifullah Khan, who welcomed Senator Rubina Khalid, recently joined the committee as a member, said a press release.
Senator Rubina Khalid emphasised the need for improved public awareness of train services through television and social media campaigns.
She also raised concerns regarding the closure of trains in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and called for uniform development of railway infrastructure across all provinces.
The chairman announced that the next committee meeting will be held in Peshawar to specifically review railway projects and facilities in K-P.
Additionally, Rubina Khalid underscored the strategic importance of the Afghan transit trade and stressed that railway access must be extended to Torkham Pass to strengthen regional connectivity.
The committee called for a comprehensive briefing on railway gauges to evaluate which system would best connect Pakistan with neighboring countries. The committee unanimously directed the Ministry of Railways to ensure complete, timely, and transparent compliance with its directions. and to provide thorough reports on all agenda items in the next meeting.
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