TAXILA: Two men were killed on Wednesday when a mound of soil collapsed while they were searching for placer gold along the banks of the Indus River near Sojhanda village in Attock, local sources reported. The victims, identified as Tariq Khan and Waheed Khan, both residents of Attock district, died on the spot from the […]
Accidents
Three dead, six injured in fog-related accidents in Sahiwal
SAHIWAL: Dense fog in Sahiwal led to multiple road accidents late Tuesday night and early Wednesday, claiming three lives, including a woman, and leaving six others critically injured. Authorities have attributed the collisions to poor visibility, highlighting the dangers of travel during thick fog. Read More: Road accidents claim six lives in Sahiwal In one incident, a car […]
Six killed, 24 injured in Shangla road accidents
At least six people were killed and 24 others were injured in three separate accidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district on Tuesday. According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Rasool Khan Sharif, the first incident occurred in the Naredaly area of tehsil Kana late on Monday evening, where a mini jeep plunged into a ravine, killing two […]
Sindh Tightens Vehicle Rules for Road Safety
KARACHI – The Sindh government has announced sweeping amendments to the Sindh Motor Vehicle Rules of 1969, introducing strict new regulations to improve road safety and curb traffic accidents. According to a notification, all heavy commercial vehicles will now be required to obtain fitness certificates from transport department centers. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon […]
Balochistan: Eight people died and 21 injured in accidents and incidents
Eight people have been killed and 21 people have been injured in firing and other incidents in different areas of Balochistan. Incidents and accidents have occurred in Quetta, Nushki, Sorab, Dikki and Zhob. As a result of a collision between a car and a pick-up near Sheikh Wasil on Quetta Taftan Highway, a woman was […]
Traffic Police launch operation against juvenile driving in Karachi
KARACHI: Starting today, the traffic police are conducting a special operation against minor drivers, their parents, and vehicle owners, as ordered by the court. The Sindh High Court, according to a statement released by the traffic police, has ordered strong punishment against juvenile drivers who are causing deadly accidents. The court also ruled that underage […]
CEO Railways calls for frequent track, rolling stock inspections
Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Railways Nisar Ahmad Memon Tuesday said the frequency of train incidents could be drastically curtailed by frequently inspecting the track and the rolling stock. “Though our inspection regime, from the lowest level of mate to the highest level of FGIR, conducts its periodic inspections but further field work at diesel sheds […]
13 dead, 1026 injured in 940 accidents in Punjab
LAHORE: At least 13 people were killed and 1,026 injured in 940 accidents in Punjab during the last 24 hours. The Rescue 1122 said 390 drivers, 25 underage drivers, 154 pedestrians, and 495 passengers were among victims of the accidents. The statistics showed that 240 accidents were reported in Lahore which affected 236 people placing the provincial capital […]