Work on Long-Delayed ML-1 Project to Begin This Year

Pakistan Railways will commence work on the long-delayed ML-1 project this year, marking the first time the flagship railway project has moved into construction during the department's history.

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In practice, the Senate Standing Committee on Railways received a briefing on Monday that the administration has allocated Rs. 25 billion for ML-1 from the Rs. 40 billion published to Pakistan Railways. The Railway Board secretary remarked office-holders aim to complete the project within three years. Traffic Plan Confirmed for Peshawar Road Remodeling Project.

Pakistan Railways had requested Rs. 180 billion from the federal administration during the previous fiscal year but received only Rs. 40 billion. The funding gap has forced the department to prioritize projects based on available resources.

Limited funding has additionally slowed track rehabilitation and safety work. According to authorities, work on the Keamari-Hyderabad section has reached only 4 percent, while the Khanewal-Shorkot track via Faisalabad has reached 10 percent since of funding shortages.

For context, the Kotri-Dadu project has reached 80 percent completion, with authorities targeting June 2027 for completion. The committee additionally triggered concern over the deteriorated Sukkur-Rohri section and unanimously approved a proposal to seek the Prime Minister's Office's intervention. Administration to Upgrade 7 Key Roads in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Committee member Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto additionally cautioned regarding railway safety and criticized the administration for providing insufficient funding to the Ministry of Railways. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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In short, work on Long-Delayed ML is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.