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Train tragedy
June 12, 2021
This refers to the news report ‘Dharki train tragedy: Azam Swati suspends six negligent officers’ (June 10). Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways Azam Khan Swati informs that he needs Rs620 billion (approximately $4 billion) to fully upgrade the railways. On the other hand, the ML-1 project, which will be completed with Chinese assistance and is already approved by the government, is estimated to cost $6.2 billion. The disparity in cost is a bit confusing. Has the government revised the project’s feasibility study? Has the authorities lowered the total cost of the project? With the railways on the verge of collapse, rehabilitation/upgradation is unavoidable to prevent horrific accidents and transform the organization into a safe, economical and comfortable mode of travel for those who cannot afford to travel by air. ....

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