World Bank team due on August 22

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the World Bank will arrive on Aug 22 to hold talks with Pakistan Railways on improving the operation and infrastructure of Pakistan Railways.

Sources told Online on Saturday that the World Bank had shown a keen interest in the development of the railway sector. They added that formal talks would be held with the delegation on the arrival of the World Bank team.

Sources said the government was committed to providing safe traveling facilities to the masses and that it was taking all necessary steps to improve the present infrastructure of the railways. They added that the ministry had sent a summary to the prime minister for further action and that the summary on turning Pakistan Railways into a State Corporation would be forwarded to the cabinet for approval. online

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