Pakistan Railways
Coverage of Pakistan Railways in the Nexus archive.
- Cabinet approves new Haj policy aimed at improving pilgrim services
The federal cabinet approved a new Haj policy (2027–2030) to enhance pilgrim services, including non-annual registration, digitization of systems, and a Shariah-compliant savings scheme. It also approved healthcare outsourcing for Islamabad facilities and noted a revenue increase at Pakistan Railways.
- $390m Reko Diq bridge loan for ML-3
Pakistan Railways will use a $390 million bridge loan from Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) to fund the 996-km ML-3 rail upgrade project, aimed at supporting transportation for the Reko Diq copper and gold project. The Planning Commission has raised concerns about fiscal risks, security costs, and inadequate post-completion planning for the $892 million project, which is a joint venture involving Barrick Gold Corporation, Balochistan government, and federal entities.