Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized the importance of a modern, efficient, and fiscally viable railway network for national economic integration and regional connectivity.

According to Radio Pakistan, Dar chaired a meeting in Islamabad to evaluate proposals for the revamping and restructuring of Pakistan Railways.

During the meeting, Ishaq Dar instructed relevant ministries and financial institutions to explore various funding options, focusing on commercial bank financing for the Main Line-1 (Rohri-Multan Section) project, to ensure its implementation.

The meeting assessed financing frameworks and operational models aimed at modernizing railway infrastructure and ensuring financial sustainability. Participants examined restructuring options, including Public-Private Partnerships, domestic bank financing, and international funding mechanisms.