According to the most recent financial report of BNSF, a freight rail network and carrier based in the United States, there was a decline in incomes and revenues during the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. The operational income experienced a decline of 24% during the second quarter (Q2) and 17% during the first half (H1). … Read more
All government employees in Punjab have received up to a 35 percent ad hoc hardship allowance. A notification issued by Finance Division said, “In continuation of this Department’s earlier Notification of even number dated 18.07.2023, the Governor of Punjab has been pleased to revise the rate of Adhoc Relief Allowance-2023 to all the Civil Servants … Read more
The Oklahoma Railway Museum has recently acquired a locomotive that served as a hydrogen fuel cell switcher in Southern California. This historic alternative fuel testbed locomotive was generously donated by BNSF Railway. Originally manufactured as Canadian Pacific GP9 No. 8637 in 1957, this locomotive underwent a rebuilding process by CP in the mid-1980s. It continued … Read more
In the sweltering summer heat, Yang Guoyu, a railway engineer, together with his colleagues, diligently conducted a series of tasks on a railway in Haining City, located in Zhejiang Province. These tasks included meticulously inspecting the bolts and accurately measuring the track gauge. This arduous process lasted for approximately thirty minutes. In order to thoroughly … Read more
The government is poised to implement a new project known as the “Digital Prize Bonds,” which would involve the introduction of Rs1,000 prize bonds. The digital bonds in question will possess a significant monetary value of Rs4 million and will be issued in the form of scripless bonds. According to the published document, the commencement … Read more
The Ministry of Railways has allotted Rs 4,198 crore for the fiscal year 2023–2024 to improve signalling systems. This choice demonstrates the railway ministry’s commitment to modernising these systems to increase train operations’ efficiency and safety. In response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronic … Read more
The largest railway bridge in the nation, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge (BSMRB) over the Jamuna River, has currently had about 69% of its construction work finished. The persistent efforts of local and foreign employees have allowed 68.79 percent of the railway bridge to be seen. BSMRB Project Director (PD) Al Fattah Md Masudur … Read more
Following the occurrence of the Hazara Express accident, Pakistan Railways promptly responded by implementing the suspension of six personnel who were thought to be involved. According to reports, this strategic action is intended to promote accountability and maintain safety standards throughout the organization. Following the identification of alleged negligence by these personnel as a probable … Read more
Currently, the exchange rate between the Saudi Riyal (SAR) and the Pakistan Rupee (PKR) stands at 77.12 PKR for 1 SAR. It is important to note that these currency rates are regularly updated on an hourly basis in order to provide the most accurate and favourable SAR to PKR conversion rates. The conversion of Saudi … Read more
On Monday, the Federal Minister for Information Technology (IT), Syed Amin Ul Haque, introduced ‘Beep Pakistan’, a domestically developed messaging application intended to serve as an alternative to the widely used platform WhatsApp. During the launching ceremony, Haque expressed that this day signifies a significant achievement for Pakistan’s IT industry, as the country’s first communication … Read more