ML-1 Project To Help People Travel From Peshawar To Karachi In 8 Hrs: Minister
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published January 28, 2020 | 11:40 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Jan, 2020 ) :Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said ML-I project would help people travel from Peshawar to Karachi in eight hours.
Talking to a private news channel, he welcomed the directives of Supreme Court for ML-1. The business plan had been prepared and we had fifteen days time to submit the report, he added.
As many as 24 new trains were plying on railway track, he said. The minister said a large number of citizens were using train for transport purpose across the country.
About provision of funds to complete this mega project, he said with the support of China, the task for construction of new track namely ML-1, could be accomplished in a befitting manner.
Commenting on Karachi Circular Railways (KCR), Sheikh Rashid said it was the project of Sindh government. However, he said Sindh government would have an agreement with Chinese companies.
Regarding high inflation, he said the government was making efforts to control it to provide relief to the common man.
To a question regarding opposition parties' tactics to topple the government, he said the Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, could not pose any threat to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government.
He said the incumbent government would complete its constitutional tenure.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
Qatar PM says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinou ..
Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
MIGA's support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Federal Minister for ..
Walker returns to captain Man City for Real Madrid clash
Action taken against price list violations in Khanewal district
DC chairs review meeting of DEG
Turkey accuses Israel's Netanyahu of using war 'to stay in power'
Pakistan ranked 5th most vulnerable country to climate change. Tirmizi
Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinous attempt'
9 hours ago -
Action taken against price list violations in Khanewal district
9 hours ago -
DC chairs review meeting of DEG
9 hours ago -
Govt to ensure timely water supply in backward areas of Sindh: Jam Shoro
9 hours ago -
Bilawal condemns attack on PPP candidate in Bajaur
9 hours ago -
PRCS observed World Hemophilia Day
9 hours ago
-
Rain forecast across Kashmir on April 18th-19th
9 hours ago -
Local trader killed after abduction
9 hours ago -
Commissioner Karachi chairs meeting on civic problems
10 hours ago -
Blind murder traced, 5 including constable arrested
10 hours ago -
Sindh govt to introduce non-formal education system to facilitate 2 million out of school children
10 hours ago -
Mayor Karachi imposes rain emergency in view of rain forecast: COO KWSC
10 hours ago