KARACHI – Two people lost their lives in separate road accidents across Karachi on Friday night, officials confirmed. The first incident occurred near Korangi’s Chamra Chaurangi, where a speeding trailer rammed into a motorcycle from behind. The motorcyclist died on the spot due to the severe impact. Police and rescue teams reached the location shortly […]
Road safety
Hyderabad traffic fines hiked; new e-challan rules explained
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have significantly increased traffic fines, aligning them with Karachi’s penalties, adding financial pressure on motorists. Vehicles without number plates will now face a steep Rs 20,000 fine, while driving without a license will cost Rs 2,500. Not wearing a helmet will attract a Rs 500 penalty, wrong parking Rs 2,000, […]
PSCA launches live E-challan system in Gujranwala
GUJRANWALA – The Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) on Wednesday launched the live E-challan system in Gujranwala, marking a significant step toward digital traffic enforcement and safer roads in the district. Under the new system, 1,066 high-definition cameras installed across Gujranwala will automatically detect traffic violations such as not wearing helmets, driving without seatbelts, and using […]
Four dead, three injured as truck overturns onto rickshaw in Lahore
LAHORE: Four people, including two women, lost their lives in a tragic accident near MAO College on Monday when a truck carrying bottles overturned onto a rickshaw. Rescue 1122 officials confirmed the incident and said three others, including two children, sustained injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses stated that the mishap […]
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 […]
Man killed, two injured as dumper hits motorcyclists in Karachi
KARACHI: A tragic accident in Karachi’s Korangi area left one man dead and two others seriously injured after a speeding dumper truck ran over motorcyclists who were being stopped by traffic police near Singer Chowrangi. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparked public outrage and criticism of the traffic police’s […]
Sindh govt waives first E-Traffic fine, warns repeat offenders
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced that first-time e-ticket fines will be forgiven. However, repeat violators must pay full fines. He urged citizens to follow traffic rules to protect themselves and others. The announcement followed a meeting with Sindh IG Ghulam Nabi Memon. The IG presented a report on 35 government vehicles fined […]
Karachi sets up 11 facilitation centers for new E-challan system
KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have set up 11 facilitation centers across the city to address public complaints and provide assistance regarding the newly launched E-challan system, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to officials, citizens can visit these centers to lodge complaints, verify challans, or obtain information about the E-ticketing system. The centers are […]
Water tanker hits motorcycle in Karachi, family injured
KARACHI — A water tanker collided with a motorcycle on Shahrah-e-Quaideen on Monday, leaving a husband, wife, and their child injured in yet another road accident involving heavy traffic in Karachi, police said. According to police reports, the family was riding on the motorcycle when the speeding tanker struck them. The collision sparked outrage among […]
Two Women Killed in Separate Karachi Incidents Amid Rising Traffic Tragedies
Two women were killed in separate incidents in Karachi on Saturday, highlighting the city’s growing concerns over road safety and urban violence. In the first incident, a trailer ran over a motorcycle near Labour Square in Baldia Town, killing a woman and injuring a man. Police said both victims worked for the same company and […]