KARACHI: The revenue of Pakistan Railways was expected to increase to Rs. 50 billion by June 30, 2018, said Minister for Railways, Khawaja Saad Rafiq here on Saturday.

He informed the media persons that the revenue of Pakistan Railways had jumped to Rs. 40 billion till June 30, 2017 from Rs. 18 billion in 2012-13.

The minister said every effort being made to bring about the needed improvements in Pakistan Railways and overcome the shortcomings of the past decades.

He stated that the government had enhanced the revenue of Pakistan Railways besides updating the organization.

Khawaja Saad Rafiq said for the first time since 1985, as many as 12 freight trains are being run by the Pakistan Railways.