Pakistan Railways has banned air travel for all officials as part of government austerity measures, directing them to use trains for official tours. According to a notification, no funds will be paid to officials under the air travel allowance, while the use of government vehicles for official travel has also been prohibited.
Separately, Pakistan Railways has declared an emergency across the department to improve train safety on the instructions of Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi. All field officers’ leave has been cancelled for three months, and officers have been directed to monitor train operations on Sundays as well. Civil and Mechanical
Chief Engineers and the Head of Safety must submit daily reports to the ministry. The emergency will remain in effect until December 31, 2026. Abbasi said the government is committed to ensuring safe journeys for passengers.
