PR faced Rs1.2tr in losses in 3 years
Various organizations owe over Rs1.17b to railways, NA told
Pakistan railways. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
During the rule of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Railways (PR) has suffered a loss of over Rs1.19 trillion – compelling it to discontinue trains on 36 routes.
In view of the crisis, the PR has also decided to outsource 15 trains to private companies, the National Assembly was told.
Minister of States for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Friday presented to the house a report, containing details with regard to losses incurred by the country’s biggest employer and the money that various government and private sector organizations owe to the PR.