Overview
- Marking the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the Punjab chief minister appealed for responsible driving and strict observance of traffic laws.
- She urged motorists to avoid mobile phone use behind the wheel, keep to speed limits, and give priority to pedestrians.
- She noted that thousands of families suffer unbearable loss each year due to road accidents across the province.
- The government has intensified measures that include higher fines, added restrictions on violators, regular vehicle fitness tests, and Punjab Safe City Authority traffic-management systems in multiple districts.
- She expressed deep grief over the deaths of three Motorway Police officers in a Multan crash and separately congratulated Pakistan’s ODI team on its series sweep against Sri Lanka.