Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurates Sir Syed Express
- By Web Desk -
- Jul 03, 2019
RAWALPINDI: Speaking on the inauguration ceremony Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan said that he feels happy when Minister Railways invites him over for train inaugurations as trains benefit the poor, ARY News reported on Wednesday.
Addressing the ceremony on Sir Syed Express launch ceremony Imran Khan emphasized on curbing financial corruption from all institutes of the country.
Reiterating his stance on corruption and those found involved in the activity Imran Khan said: “We will not spare those who have looted and plundered the country.”
The Prime Minister congratulated the Prime Minister of Pakistan on the occasion and expressed hope that Pakistan Railways continues getting better and becoming a profitable institute.
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Taking a jibe at the opposition the Prime Minister said that those decrying vendetta over corruption inquires and arrests if return half the amount looted from the national exchequer would bring the country out of tough economic situation prevalent today.
The non-stop train will be seen operating on the Rawalpindi to Karachi route via Faislabad.
The train would have on the go internet (WiFi) support along with proper dining facilities.
Earlier, Minister for Railways Shiekh Rasheed Ahmad had announced that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Sir Syed Express on July 3.
Talking to journalists at Expo center in Lahore, Shiekh Rasheed said that the current government was taking all possible measures for development of Pakistan Railways (PR) to ensure provision of comfortable, modern, swift and safe means of transportation to the people.
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He said the Railways budget will be presented on Tuesday and added that efforts were underway to eliminate the deficit of PR within five years.
Rasheed further maintained that encroachments on 36 kilo meters Karachi circular Railways had been removed.
He said, “Former rulers did not spend a single penny on development of railway track in Sindh, therefore maximum derailment and rail accidents take place there.”