Pakistan Transfers Control of Railway Stations to Army, Soldier Desks Established
Click to start listening
Synopsis
On April 26, Pakistan announced the transfer of all railway stations to the Army, with soldier desks set up to facilitate military logistics. Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi emphasized the readiness of Pakistan Railways to support armed forces amid rising tensions with India following the Pahalgam attack.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Railways is now under the Army's control.
- Soldier desks have been established at all railway stations.
- The logistics are available for military transport.
- Minister Hanif Abbasi warned India against hostile actions.
- Security forces are on high alert after the Pahalgam attack.
Islamabad, April 26 (NationPress) Pakistan has initiated its military preparations as railway stations nationwide have been transferred to the Army, with dedicated soldier desks established at every station. The Federal Minister of Railways, Hanif Abbasi, announced today that the armed forces now oversee all railway stations in the country, finalizing the logistics for the potential transport of military supplies.
Minister Hanif Abbasi stated that soldier desks have been set up at all railway stations, emphasizing that the entire logistics of Pakistan Railways is now under the command of the armed forces.
“Our logistics are now at the disposal of the Pakistan armed forces. They can utilize Pakistan Railways to transfer tanks, heavy weapons, and any other military equipment they may need,” he explained.
“All our officers in Pakistan Railways, every station, and facility is now prepared to collaborate with our armed forces whenever required,” he added.
Commenting on the rising tensions with India following the Pahalgam attack, Abbasi warned of severe consequences should Pakistan's water supply be obstructed or any other hostile actions occur.
“Our ballistic missiles are aimed at India and are ready. Thus, I warn India not to entertain any thoughts of invading Pakistan’s territorial limits,” he cautioned.
This latest development is part of Islamabad’s strategy to fortify its borders on land, water, and air in response to any aggressive actions from India following the Pahalgam attack.
Pakistan’s security forces have been placed on high alert after the Pahalgam attack incident and the retaliatory actions taken by both nations. India claims the Pahalgam attack stemmed from cross-border terrorism supported by Pakistan, an assertion that Islamabad disputes.
Pakistan has taken serious note of India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and stated that any attempt to impede Pakistan’s water flow will be viewed as an “act of war,” to which a robust response will be executed.
Tuesday's brutal attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 innocent tourists and left several others severely injured, occurred in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, where four armed terrorists emerged from the nearby dense forests and opened fire on the tourists. The incident has been labeled one of the most horrific in the region's recent history.
