LAHORE: Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Ami Ali Baloch says the work on the flagship Main Line-1 (ML-1) will be launched this year, as the preparatory works are underway these days.

“The work on the ML-1 project will be launched this year. The projects related to improvement in the existing railways track would also be launched soon,” he said while talking to people in an E-open court on Thursday. “You will see positive changes soon in railways that are related to tracks, passenger-related services etc,” he pledged.

Mr Baloch said the work to get approval from the government for the implementation of Rs32,000 minimum wage is underway fast.

Published in Dawn, January 26th, 2024

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