Under austerity measures, Pakistan Railways on Saturday announced a ban on air travel for all officials.
A notification issued in this regard stated that no amount will be paid to officials under the head of air travel. Pakistan Railways also imposed a ban on travel in government vehicles, with all officials bound to travel by rail for official tours.
The directives were issued with the approval of all chief executive officers and senior general managers.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Railways has imposed an emergency across the department on the instructions of Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi to ensure safe train operations.
According to a statement issued by PR headquarters in Lahore, all leave of field officers has been cancelled for three months, while officers have been directed to visit the field on Sundays as well to monitor train operations.
Civil and Mechanical Chief Engineers will submit daily reports to the Ministry regarding their respective areas of responsibility. Daily reports have also been sought from the Head of Safety. The emergency will remain in force until December 31.
Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said the government is committed to providing passengers with the safest possible journey in line with the Prime Minister’s vision.
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