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PM Imran ‘determined to facilitate’ business community, says railways minister

Lahore: The Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati has said that the Prime Minister is committed to facilitating the business community.

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PM Imran ‘determined to facilitate’ business community, says railways minister
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He was speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

The Minister said that projects from the private sector will be welcomed and Pakistan Railways is ready for joint ventures. The Private sector should identify the sites on the land of Pakistan Railways, prepare a feasibility report and start the project.

Land of Pakistan Railways will be available only for lease, not for sale. Pakistan Railways must be upgraded to boost Pakistan's economy and to reduce import-export costs, Azam Swati added.

He said that for the economic stability of the country government is going to make fundamental changes in the Federal Board of Revenue.

Pakistan Railways will start E-ticketing for Cargo trains adding that dry ports will be activated while a cargo centre will be established at Kot Lakhpat Industrial area with the collaboration of the private sector.

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