Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said that a modern, efficient, and fiscally viable railway network is vital for national economic integration and regional connectivity.

He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to assess proposals for the revamping and restructuring of Pakistan Railways.

Ishaq Dar directed the concerned ministries and financial institutions to explore all funding options, particularly for structuring commercial bank financing for the Main Line-1 (Rohri-Multan Section) project, to ensure its implementation.

The meeting evaluated financing frameworks and operational models aimed at modernizing railway infrastructure and ensuring financial sustainability.

Participants of the meeting examined restructuring options, including Public-Private Partnerships, domestic bank financing, and international funding mechanisms.