ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take emergency measures to ensure safe and reliable train travel.

PM Shehbaz Sharif issued these directives while talking to Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that public relief, reforms and transparency in Pakistan Railways are among the government's top priorities. He also assured him of full support for introducing transformative reforms and revitalizing Pakistan Railways.

During the meeting, overall administrative and financial matters, as well as reforms in the Ministry of Railways, came under detailed discussion.

Hanif Abbasi briefed the Prime Minister on the performance of Pakistan Railways and the progress of ongoing development projects.

The two sides also exchanged views on key measures to improve freight services and provide modern facilities to passengers.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to complete residential projects within the stipulated timeframe ensuring complete transparency.

He was talking to Minister for Housing Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Prime Minister also instructed the Ministry for Housing to ensure high-quality standards in all ongoing projects.

During the meeting, matters pertaining to the Ministry of Housing and Works and development projects came under detailed discussion.

The Minister briefed the Prime Minister on the progress achieved in various ongoing housing schemes.