Pakistan Railways (PR) achieved a significant milestone by earning over Rs17 billion in freight revenue during the first six months of Fiscal Year 2025-26, as announced on January 1, 2026. This robust performance highlights the department’s effective strategies in boosting cargo operations, contributing substantially to overall financial recovery. Notably, despite disruptions from several days of strikes, the freight sector alone generated more than Rs3 billion in November and December combined, demonstrating resilience and operational stability.
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Optimistic Projections and Comprehensive Reforms Ahead
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi commended the management, stating that sustained momentum could push annual freight revenue beyond Rs38 billion by fiscal year-end. He expressed confidence in PR becoming the first national institution to reach Rs1 trillion in total revenue by 2026—a historic target. Future initiatives include phased upgrades of all trains by end-2026 for enhanced safety and comfort, complete CCTV installation, full digitalization, and modernized Railway Police training. Measures against ticketless travel, smuggling, and theft, along with transparent recruitment, have bolstered performance. The minister reaffirmed commitment to transforming PR into a financially strong, passenger-friendly, secure, and modern entity through accelerated reforms.