Traffic congestion on Lahore’s Main Boulevard has become a growing concern for motorists and daily commuters, particularly near major commercial outlets such as KK Mart and Imtiaz Mall. Residents say heavy vehicle movement, shopping-related traffic and roadside congestion are causing prolonged delays, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Both commercial establishments attract large numbers…
Two children were killed and 13 people were injured when a bus carrying wedding guests collided with a tractor-trolley in the Safen area of Budh Bher, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Thursday, according to Rescue 1122. The injured included women and children. Following reports of the collision, Rescue 1122 dispatched four ambulances and medical teams to…
LAHORE: Five young people were killed after a speeding car crashed into a roadside tree on Canal Road in Lahore’s Harbanspura area on Friday night. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the car was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car then crashed into a tree along the roadside,…
Pakistan has taken another major step toward strengthening its transport infrastructure with continued progress on the M-13 Motorway Project, a development expected to significantly improve travel between Kharian and Rawalpindi. Supported through the institutional coordination of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the motorway is designed to reduce the travel distance by nearly 100 kilometers,…
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have taken strict action against unsafe travel practices by suspending 11 passenger buses for carrying individuals in baggage compartments ahead of Eidul Fitr. According to officials, the buses were found violating safety regulations by allowing passengers to travel in luggage compartments located beneath the seating area. This dangerous…
The National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) has launched a new road safety campaign titled “Challan Nahi, Helmet” to promote helmet use among motorcyclists and reduce fatal road accidents on national highways. Under this initiative, riders caught without helmets are stopped by NHMP officers. However, instead of immediately issuing a challan (fine), officers offer them…
Deeba Shahnaz Akhter In 2024, Emergency Service Rescue 1122 achieved a significant milestone as Pakistan was honored with the United Nations INSARAG Chair for the Asia-Pacific region. This recognition followed its INSARAG classification and led to the hosting of three major international events: the International Rescue Challenge, the United Nations INSARAG Exercise in Lahore, and the…
