Railways minister cheers after SC declares Royal Palm agreement as null and void

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court Lahore Registry has declared Royal Palm agreement as null and void, the Radio Pakistan reported on Friday.

Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Ijaz-ul-Hasan gave this decision at Supreme Court Registry Lahore.

The apex court also directed Railways office to take administration control of royal palm with immediate effect.

Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has welcomed the judgment of Supreme Court regarding Royal Palm agreement.

He said the tender of Royal Palm Club will be issued in three months as per decision of the court.

He renewed the pledge to steer Railways out of deficit within five years.