APP
Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has declared an emergency in Pakistan Railways to ensure safe and smooth train operations, directing field officers to remain vigilant and personally monitor railway operations. Under the directives issued on Saturday, all leaves of field officers have been cancelled for three months while officers have been directed to visit the field on Sundays as well to monitor train operations. Railway officers have also been instructed to travel by train while visiting other cities on official assignments to assess operational conditions. Chief Engineers (Civil) and (Mechanical) will submit daily reports to the Ministry of Railways regarding their respective areas of responsibility. Daily reports have also been sought from the Head of Safety to ensure effective monitoring of railway operations. The emergency will remain in force until December 31,2026. Hanif Abbasi said the government was committed to providing passengers with the safest possible travel facilities in line with the vision of the prime minister.