Rail Communication agreement between India, Pakistan extended

NEW DELHI : The Agreement between  India and Pakistan relating to Rail Communication has been extended by mutual consent through diplomatic channels for the period of three years.

The agreement has been extended  from January 19, 2016 to January 18,  2019, a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said here today.

The Agreement, signed on June 28, 1976, enables India-Pakistan rail communication both in respect of goods and passenger traffic.

Currently, passenger and goods traffic operates on Delhi  Lahore route via Attari  Wagah, and passenger traffic between Jodhpur and Karachi via Munabao  Khokhrapar. (AGENCIES)