The taxi driver in the age of Careem
Careem may have opened up earning opportunities for many, but for others, it has left financial devastation in its wake
Govt to propose eight transport infrastructure projects for CPEC
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to propose eight new projects relating to transport infrastructure for inclusion in the China Pakistan Economic...
The state of play in Pakistan’s freight industry and how startups plan to change it
As startup culture has developed in Pakistan, the freight industry has also been affected
Pakistan Railways set to begin work on Thar coal connectivity projectÂ
Proposed railway network will have the capacity to transport 10 million tons of coal annually, shifting Pakistan’s power generation from imported to domestic coal
Punjab launches Lahore’s first electric bus service
The Punjab government has taken a significant step toward sustainable urban transport with the launch of Lahore’s first electric bus service, Electro.
Chief...
Sindh highway closures spark transport crisis, disrupt exports
Thousands of export-bound containers stuck on highways leading to Karachi Port, threatening significant economic damageÂ
PR to launch Multan-Dera Ghazi Khan shuttle train on April 16
The shuttle service will operate with four economy class coaches and a brake van, aiming to enhance local connectivity
Red Sea attacks pose threat of supply chain disruptions
Industry experts say trade between Pakistan, China, and the Far East is expected to remain unaffected but trade with Europe and America via the Red Sea could face significant delaysÂ
‘PR to launch five new trains soon’
ISLAMABAD:Â Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that Pakistan Railways is set to launch five new trains in order to ensure the...
Transporters’ strike disrupts cargo movement at Karachi port
Trade associations warn of escalating challenges to exports amid transporters' strike, with perishable goods at larger risk
Pakistan Railways announces 20% Eid fare discount
Five special Eid trains will be operated to accommodate travelers heading to their hometowns for the holiday
ADB approves $235m loan for Karachi’s BRT
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a
$235 million loan to help develop Karachi’s Bus Rapid Transit project.
According to a statement issued...
Railways to launch 20 more trains in 2019: Sheikh Rashid
The minister said that Pakistan Railways was launching its own FM radio service (Radio Pakistan Railways) on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis to share Railways news with travellers and to entertain them
Pakistan-Russia freight train trial to begin March 15, set to boost regional trade
Rail link to connect Pakistan with Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia, facilitating cross-border exports and imports; PRFTC reaches out to FPCCI to secure containerised cargo commitments for the trial runÂ
KP CM orders to expedite work on communication sector projects
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Mahmood Khan has directed the authorities of communication and works department to expedite work on all...