Country heading in right direction as economic indicators are on positive trajectory: PM

PM has inspected advanced arrangements at the station and also visited different bogies.

HASSAN ABDAL (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Friday has said that the country is heading in the right direction as all economic indicators are on the positive trajectory.

While addressing the inauguration ceremony of Hassan Abdal Railway Station, PM said Main Line-1 project will modernize railway system and accelerate economic activity in the country.

He said the six billion dollars Main Line-1 project will be executed with the cooperation of China. After completion, the distance between Karachi and Lahore will be covered in seven hours, he added.

Imran Khan said the project will create massive job opportunities and will significantly contribute to economic development. He said railway is a facility used for travelling by ordinary people; but unfortunately, it was not developed by the previous governments.

The PM said with the up-gradation, Hasan Abdal Railway Station will now provide better facilities to all the passengers, including Sikh Yatrees.

Underlining the need for promotion of tourism sector in the country, the Prime Minister said worship places of the minorities, including Hindus and Sikhs, should be renovated so that people from different religions visit Pakistan in a large number.

The premier has also inspected advanced arrangements at the station and visited different bogies of the train. Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid was accompanying the prime minister on the occasion. It is to be mentioned here that PM Imran will also visit Swat where to inaugurate new block of Saidu Sharif hospital. He will also attend a ceremony in connection with distribution of Sehat Sahulat Cards and address the gathering there.