Work on ML-1 to start this year

Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Ami Ali Baloch says the work on the flagship Main Line-1 (ML-1) will be launched this year, as the preparatory works are underway these days. “The work on the ML-1 project will be launched this year. The projects related to improvement in the existing railways track would also be launched soon,” he said while talking to people in an E-open court on Thursday. “You will see positive changes soon in railways that are related to tracks, passenger-related services etc,” he pledged. Mr Baloch said the work to get approval from the government for the implementation of Rs32,000 minimum wage is underway fast.