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Railways employees' end protest after Rs1bn payment
LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways (PR) employees ended their protest after the government released Rs one billion, Geo News reported.The Railways remained partially paralysed on Tuesday second day as employees observed a wheel-jam strike against the non-payment of salaries.
The employees unions had called a strike until the payment of salaries. Today, the employees took control of the engine shed at 08:00 am ensuring that no train left for any destination. As a result, train operations came to a standstill, including those already on the move.
The Pakistan Railways Employees Union (PREM), Senior Vice President Sheikh Mohammad Anwar and Rail Mazdoor Ittehad President Sarfaraz Khan said that the protest would go on until the salaries are paid.
Passengers at all major railway stations across the country were stranded and seen sitting at platforms, waiting areas and even railway lines with their luggage amidst poor facilities at railway stations. Most passengers demanded a refund of their tickets.
Courtesy www.geo.tv