Pakistan Railway is in discussion these days. A passenger train was attacked by suspected Baloch militants on Tuesday (March 11) in Pakistan’s disturbed Balochistan province, injuring several passengers. The attackers claim that they took over 100 people hostage. Let us tell you how much salary the driver of Pak Railway gets.
What is the salary of a train driver in Pakistan?
According to reports, the average salary of a train driver in Pakistan Railways is 16,710 to 43,936 Pakistani rupees per month. This salary depends on their experience, grade and type of duty. At the same time, after adding overtime and other allowances, this salary can increase even more. Based on the experience, there is an increase in salary.
Other allowances and facilities
Apart from salary, train drivers also get some additional facilities, including travel allowance, medical facilities and pension schemes. Apart from this, experienced and senior train drivers get better salary after promotion.
Demand to increase salary
Recently, the employees of Pakistan Railways have raised the demand for an increase in their salary and allowances. He says that due to rising inflation, the current salary is not enough and the government should consider increasing it.
Comparison with other countries
If you compare the salary of train drivers in Pakistan to India or other countries, then it is quite low. Railway drivers in India get the initial salary of Rs 50,000 to 80,000 (about 180,000 Pakistani rupees), which keeps growing with experience.
This has happened in Pakistan
According to officials, the Jafar Express train, which had about 500 passengers, was going from Quetta to Peshawar. When the train reached Gudlar and Piru Konari areas, the gunmen suddenly started firing. Due to this attack, panic spread among the passengers and there was chaos.
According to Pakistani media on Wednesday, security forces have saved 155 hostages safely. During this rescue operation, 27 militants of BLA (Baloch Liberation Army) have been killed. Officials said that the rescue operation will continue till all the hostages are released. The security forces have laid siege to the area and the campaign to get rid of the rest of the hostages has been intensified.
Also read: Pakistan Train Hijack Live: Pak Army rescued 155 hostages, 27 fighters piled up; BLA claim- 30 soldiers also killed
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