President Zardari calls for Railways overhaul

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Wednesday called for re-orienting the Pakistan Railways and to emulate the successful strategies of neighbouring countries to revitalize this important mode of transportation.
Chairing a high-level meeting here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said in view of the importance of railway in the economic development, social integration and as a strategic asset, all efforts must be undertaken to support this sector and improve its image among the masses.
The President said revitalization of the Pakistan Railways was also essential to materialize the vision of enhancing inter and intra connectivity of the region which was the key to socio-economic development of the country and the region. (APP)
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Wednesday called for re-orienting the Pakistan Railways and to emulate the successful strategies of neighbouring countries to revitalize this important mode of transportation.
Chairing a high-level meeting here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said in view of the importance of railway in the economic development, social integration and as a strategic asset, all efforts must be undertaken to support this sector and improve its image among the masses.
The President said revitalization of the Pakistan Railways was also essential to materialize the vision of enhancing inter and intra connectivity of the region which was the key to socio-economic development of the country and the region. (APP)