The latest development in Pakistan's railway infrastructure involves a significant collaboration between Pakistan Railways (PR) and the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) to upgrade the Main Line-2 (ML-2) into a dedicated freight corridor. According to Dawn, this project is estimated to cost approximately $2 billion, which will be financed by the NLC through banks or funding agencies. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi stated, 'We had an important meeting with the NLC authorities on Thursday wherein we both agreed to start working for developing a dedicated freight corridor at the ML-2 starting from Kotri and ending at Attock.' This 1,250-kilometer route includes over 90 operational railway stations, highlighting its significance in enhancing goods transportation across the country. Additionally, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to finance the first phase of the ML-1 project, which is set to begin in July, further indicating a robust plan for railway development in Pakistan.