KARACHI: Rash and negligent driving claimed the lives of four people in two separate traffic accidents in Karachi early on Friday, police said. Read More: Road accidents claim 12897 lives in three years in Punjab According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza, the first accident occurred at 1:05am at the Native Jetty Bridge, where […]
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KMC auctions scrap to buy heavy vehicles, boosts municipal services
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has inducted new heavy vehicles into its fleet, financed through proceeds from the auctions of obsolete and unused vehicles. Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the move marks a significant step toward improving operational efficiency and strengthening municipal service delivery across the city. Read More: KMC allots commercial plot to a private […]
Woman motorcyclist killed by trailer in Landhi
A young woman motorcyclist was killed on Friday after a trailer truck ran her over in Karachi’s Landhi area, rescue officials said, adding to a growing list of fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles in the city. The incident occurred near Hospital Chowrangi, where the victim, identified as 26-year-old Bushra, was riding her motorcycle when she […]
Deadly traffic chaos grips Karachi as accidents claim more lives
KARACHI – Karachi continues to grapple with rising traffic tragedies as yet another young man lost his life after being crushed by a speeding truck near the Teen Hati area, ARY News reported on Saturday. The truck driver fled the scene, while police seized the vehicle and began an investigation. Earlier in the day, a […]
Karachi’s Heavy Traffic Claims Another Life
KARACHI – Deadly road accidents continue to haunt Karachi as one person was killed and three others seriously injured in two separate incidents on Saturday, ARY News reported. In the first crash, a trailer hit a motorcycle near Liaquatabad 10, killing the rider on the spot. Enraged residents set the trailer on fire and pelted […]
Karachi bans heavy traffic for Eid Milad un Nabi
The Karachi Traffic Police has announced a two-day ban on heavy vehicles during Eid Milad un Nabi processions. The restriction will apply across the city on Rabi ul Awal 11 and 12, falling on September 6 and 7. Officials said the move is necessary to ensure safety during religious gatherings and public rallies. Roads will […]
Karachi roads inadequate for heavy vehicles
A report by the Karachi municipality paints a bleak picture of the metropolis’s roads, which are fast becoming virtual traps for commuters as the number of heavy vehicles grows. The report says the number of heavy vehicles plying the roads is over 100,000. Besides being a serious threat to life and limb, these vehicles leave […]