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Thursday, October 27, 2011
CJP summons PR chairman, AGP over worsening railways’ situationISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, while taking suo motu notice over the worsening situation of Pakistan Railways (PR), has summoned Chairman Railways and Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) on October 28 (Friday). The condition of Railways department is worsening day by day, as the Railways pensioners were not getting their pensions for couple of months and demonstrating rallies for their sufferings. It has been learnt that total amount of pensions of Pakistan Railways’ employees is worth Rs 800 millions. According to a source from railways, if government close down the department, they had to pay Rs 3 billion as a regular debt but if the government could provide the department Rs 4 billions, not only the department will run smoothly but also people will be able to enjoy an easy and affordable transportation. staff report
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk