KARACHI — November 18, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the newly upgraded Shalimar Express and the modernised Karachi Cantt Railway Station, marking another milestone in Pakistan Railways’ ongoing revitalisation drive. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister congratulated Pakistan Railways for its progress and praised the Sindh government for its cooperation, calling the partnership a model that should be replicated with the governments of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PPP’s Faisal Rathore Sworn in as New AJK Prime Minister After No-Confidence Vote UN Security Council Adopts Resolution to Deploy International Stabilization Force in Gaza DPM in Moscow to attend SCO-CHG meeting ‘Pakistan Can Become a Regional Rail Hub,’ says PM PM Shehbaz emphasised that the development of regional connectivity—particularly with Central Asia—presents major prospects for economic growth. He said Pakistan Railways’ proactive expansion strategy could position the country as a central hub for trade and transportation across the region. The prime minister highlighted the importance of restoring the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul (ITI) Rail Service, calling it a key initiative that would “usher in a new era of economic activity and regional integration.” Major Rail Projects Reviewed Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the federal government’s commitment to completing key infrastructure projects, including the Karachi … Continue reading PM Shehbaz Inaugurates New Shalimar Express, Highlights Pakistan’s Rail Potential in Central Asia