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KARACHI: On the directives of the Sindh government during the festival of Eid ul-Adha, the holidays of all officials from the Provincial Transport Authority, Regional Transport Authorities, and District Transport Authorities have been cancelled, ARY News reported. This significant step has been taken to monitor and control overpriced transport fares during Eid-ul-Adha, ensuring that transport officers remain on duty to swiftly address public complaints. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon mentioned that Eid ul-Adha transport fares must be charged as approved by the government. Sharjeel Memon highlighted that on the occasion of Eid, citizens travel to meet their relatives, and during this occasion, the government is supposed to make their ease a priority. Citizens can directly approach the Deputy Secretary of Transport by calling 0346-2522641 if field officers are unable to respond promptly. Sharjeel Memon restated that transporters would not be allowed to exploit the public’s req...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has achieved a record revenue of approximately Rs 83 billion over the past 11 months, representing an increase of almost Rs 6 billion compared to the same period last year, officials stated. Out of the total revenue, passenger trains contributed Rs42 billion, while freight trains generated Rs29 billion. According to Pakistan Railways officials, an additional Rs12 billion was earned through other sources. Giving breakup, the officials said that Karachi Division led with Rs13 billion from passenger trains and Rs25 billion from freight trains. Lahore Division stood second, earning Rs10 billion revenue from passenger trains and Rs0.75 billion from freight trains. Both Rawalpindi and Multan Divisions recorded around Rs4 billion each from the passenger sector. The Pakistan Railways witnessed an improvement as compared to the same period last year, when it earned around Rs77 billion. Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi said that Pakistan Railways will be put back ...

KARACHI: Chairman WAPDA, Engineer Lt. Gen. Sajjad Ghani (Retd.) visited the main construction sites to check the K-IV Water Project, ARY News reported. During his visit, Chairman WAPDA, Engineer Lt. Gen. Sajjad Ghani (Retd.), briefed that the first phase of the project is likely to be operational by June 2026, aiming to supply 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of water. He also lauded the importance of timely funding to make sure the project is completed on schedule. Chairman WAPDA also emphasised the Sindh government’s role and efforts in supplying electricity for pumping stations and the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) in increasing distribution pipelines The project is making a major step forward, with completion of 63% of construction. It includes the intake facility at Keenjhar Lake, pumping stations, and pressurised pipelines spreading to Karachi. The K-IV Water Project is divided into two phases, with the second phase likely to give an addition of 390 MGD, b...