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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.
‘Engage local YouTubers for promoting tourism’
Minister says state institutions are meant for providing services not jobs; time to find new means to please voters
Mountainous Neelum valley. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD:
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Thursday suggested that the top YouTubers of the country should be engaged to promote tourism instead of inviting vloggers from abroad to tell the world what Pakistan has to offer.
The state minister said that the YouTubers were already promoting the country as well as earning handsome amount from YouTube – the online video-sharing platform – and they should be utilised for the promotion of tourism in the country and abroad.