Pakistan Railways Achieves Turnaround, Posts Over Rs. 2 Billion Profit in 2024–25
After years of financial strain, Pakistan Railways has finally recorded a profit, marking a significant turnaround for the national transport service. The Ministry of Railways recently shared detailed financial data covering fiscal years 2022–23 through 2024–25, showcasing the steady improvement in revenues and operational performance.
According to the ministry’s report, Pakistan Railways suffered a cumulative loss of Rs. 6 billion over the past three years. In FY 2022–23, the organization generated Rs. 63.718 billion in revenue but faced Rs. 72.178 billion in expenses, resulting in a deficit of Rs. 8.460 billion.
The following year, FY 2023–24, saw a major improvement with revenues climbing to Rs. 88.792 billion against Rs. 88.380 billion in expenditures, producing a small surplus of over Rs. 410 million.
The momentum continued into the current fiscal year 2024–25, where earnings have reached Rs. 93.382 billion so far, while expenditures stood at Rs. 91.120 billion. This marks a net profit of Rs. 2.262 billion, the highest in recent years.
The report also highlighted that Pakistan Railways spent Rs. 1.157 billion on subsidized tickets for students, journalists, senior citizens, employees, and other eligible categories, reflecting its continued commitment to public service alongside financial recovery.
With this strong performance, Pakistan Railways appears to be back on track, signaling a promising future for the country’s railway network.
