Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi says the government is taking revolutionary steps to further improve Pakistan Railways.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the government will construct a new five-hundred kilometers long railway track from Karachi to Rohri. He said the project is set to be completed within the next two and half years at an estimated cost of two billion dollars.

He said over eight-hundred kilometer long railway track from Naukundi to Rohri will also be upgraded.

He said that the enemy, despite its conspiracies, will not be able to stop the Jaffar Express. The Minister also paid tribute to the drivers, railway police and other staff members of the train for performing their duties courageously.

The Minister said four schools of Pakistan Railways have been outsourced, where the children of Railway employees will also get affordable education. He said the Ministry is also in the process of outsourcing eight Pakistan Railways' hospitals to provide free medical facilities to employees.

Hanif Abbasi stressed that the government is strictly ensuring transparency across all railway projects.

The Minister also commended the security forces for their "unmatchable sacrifices" in the war against terrorism, and for defeating India in the "Marka e Haq."