Lahore / Quetta:
Ten days have passed since the terrorists diverted a train bound for Peshawar in the Bolan Baloutchistan district. However, the Pakistani railways (PR) have not yet received authorization to resume trains operations in the reluctance, resulting in daily loss of more than RS2.4 million.
A separatist organization outside the law on March 11 diverted Jafar Express with more than 400 passengers on board. The security forces then launched an operation killing all the terrorists and saving all the passengers, except the 21 people who had been killed by the terrorists during the diversion.
According to sources, the PR awaits authorization from security and intelligence agencies and does not reserve seats, resulting in a daily loss of 2.4 million rupees.
Meanwhile, the PR announced its management plan for five additional trains on Thursday to facilitate passengers who wish to celebrate the Eidul Fitr with their families.
The first special train of Eid will leave from Karachi to Lahore on March 26. The second train will take place from Quetta to Peshawar on March 26.
The third train from Lahore to Karachi on March 27. The fourth train will take place from Karachi to Rawalpindi via Faisalabad and Sargodha on March 27.
The fifth special train of Eid will travel from Karachi to Lahore via Faisalabad and Sheikhupura.
