Sindh, Centre agree to expedite work on KCR under CPEC.

KARACHI -- Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Friday chaired a meeting here in Karachi to discuss the ongoing Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project, media reported.

The meeting, which was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali and other officials, agreed to expedite the KCR project under CPEC. The railways minister also formed a committee to move KCR project forward.

The matters of depot for BRT red line, Thar Coal connectivity to the main Railways line and other issues were discussed during the meeting.

Speaking to CM Murad Ali Shah, Saad Rafique assured the federal government's full support for the early completion of Karachi Circular Railway.

Last month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally requested the Chinese government to include Karachi Circular...