ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Railways leased its commercial assets through a transparent and competitive leasing process for 125 commercial godowns located at Badami Bagh, Lahore.

The spokesman said that the auction successfully concluded, delivering an unprecedented boost to the department’s annual revenue and liquidity.

Under the newly finalised auction terms, the annual lease revenue from the Badami Bagh godowns will jump from Rs72.2 million to Rs331.08 million, representing an increase of 358.6pc. In addition to this recurring stream, Pakistan Railways is set to receive an upfront lump-sum payment of Rs277.72 million on account of a one-year security deposit.

Consequently, the overall cash flow generated from the auction marks an extraordinary surge of 743.5pc over the previous year. Taking into account both the first year’s lease payment and the upfront security deposit, the total realisation for Pakistan Railways during the first year will stand at an impressive Rs608.80 million.

Commenting on the achievement, Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi affirmed that national interest and transparency remain non-negotiable priorities for the government.

He emphasised that transparent asset utilisation directly serves the national exchequer, and he extended his heartfelt congratulations to the railway administration for executing a thoroughly professional auction process.

Published in Dawn, October 2nd, 2026