Asian Development Bank backs ML-1 modernisation

ISLAMABAD: After extensive consultations with the government, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is finalising a $1.1 billion investment programme to improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of railway transport along Pakistan Railways’ Main Line-1 between Karachi and Rohri by 2040. A fact-finding mission of the ADB has been planned for January 2027 to discuss and evaluate project details with the federal and Sindh governments. The mission will carry out assessments and management of environmental and social risks and impacts, labour and working conditions, resource conservation and…