Islamabad: In a significant development, China has offered to assist Pakistan in launching a bullet train project, aimed at revolutionizing the country’s rail transport system.
According to initial reports, the proposed project would connect major cities with high-speed trains, drastically reducing travel times and boosting economic activity. Chinese officials have expressed willingness to provide both technical expertise and financial support under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the offer, highlighting it as a step toward modernizing Pakistan’s infrastructure and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Authorities are expected to initiate feasibility studies soon to assess routes, costs, and potential benefits.
The move has sparked excitement among citizens and business communities, who see the bullet train as a long-awaited leap in Pakistan’s transportation sector.