Islamabad: Sheikh Rashid blamed that mechanical staff have been sent on forced leave in order to import new engines. He said that sitting minister is responsible for current situation of Pak Railways. Former Minister of Pakistan Railway, Sheikh Rashid is party in a case regarding Pakistan Railway in Supreme Court of Pakistan. Secretary Railway Board Shafiq Ullah said that a task force of mechanical engineers has been formed for the restoration of engines, adding that Sheikh Rashid is responsible for current situation of Railways because he started 20 new trains instead of cargo train.
The court ordered to send the cases of sale of railway scrap and irregularities in purchase of railway goods to NAB. The court also directed to release the railway land from land mafia, adding that the help of heavy mechanical complex and NLC should be taken to repair the railway engines.