
Webinar: Early Market Engagement — Upgradation of Pakistan Railways ML‑1 (Karachi–Rohri) — 8 Sep 2026
Webinar · Karachi–Rohri Section · The Nation,
Tender advertisement published in The Nation on Saturday, 22 August 2026, listed under Karachi–Rohri Section, Pakistan. Issued by Webinar. The last date printed on the advertisement was Tuesday, 8 September 2026 and has passed.
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Pakistan Railways (with ADB involvement) invites industry stakeholders to an online Early Market Engagement webinar for the Upgradation of Pakistan Railways Main Line‑1 (Karachi–Rohri Section). The session will present project readiness, indicative scope, procurement plans and request industry feedback ahead of upcoming procurement notices.
| Event | Online webinar — Early Market Engagement (Stage‑2) |
|---|---|
| Date & Time (PKT) | 2026-09-08, 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
| Registration | Register online (QR code / registration link on flyer). For direct queries/contact WhatsApp: +92‑333‑5269790 |
Project snapshot
| Corridor | Karachi – Rohri (Main Line‑1) |
|---|---|
| Corridor length | ~480 km (double line track) |
| Indicative project cost | USD 2.5 billion |
| Upgrade period | Approximately 2–5 years |
| Strategic importance | Handles ~76% of passenger and ~98% of freight traffic; serves ~75% of Pakistan's population and major industrial centers |
| Financing | Expected ADB financing with co‑financing being explored |
| Indicative procurement timeline | EOI for PMCSC: 3rd Quarter CY 2026; IFB for Contractors: 4th Quarter CY 2026 |
Indicative scope of works
Includes civil and track works covering Karachi–Landhi–Hyderabad and Hyderabad–Nawabshah–Rohri sections, track renewal and strengthening, limited realignments, bridges, culverts, stations and associated works, plus signalling & telecommunications (S&T) and construction supervision services.
Purpose & industry input requested
Present project readiness, share draft procurement and contracting approach, request stakeholder feedback on design, commercial packaging, risk allocation and implementation constraints to inform final procurement documents.
Organizer & contacts
Issued by Pakistan Railways (project office). Website: www.railways.gov.pk. Registration and contact via the QR/registration link on the flyer; WhatsApp contact: +92‑333‑5269790.
Published in The Nation on Saturday, 22 August 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.










