In a major step to enhance road safety and reduce accidents, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced a nationwide ban on vehicles older than 20 years from operating on Pakistan’s motorways.
During his visit to the National Highways and Motorway Police Headquarters in Islamabad, the minister reviewed the command and control operations and other departments. He was received with a guard of honour and paid respects to the martyrs, acknowledging their sacrifices.
Expressing concern over the increasing number of road accidents, especially at recurring hotspots, Khan called for urgent and decisive actions. “We must take tough decisions to protect lives. Accidents keep happening in the same places on the motorway. The Inspector General needs to create a comprehensive strategy to tackle this,” he stated.
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Khan underlined the importance of strict rule enforcement, particularly the newly announced ban on older vehicles. He reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance on overspeeding and violations of axle load regulations.
Furthermore, the minister announced that all commercial drivers will be required to undergo mandatory training. He also directed that fitness certificates for all commercial vehicles be issued within the next three months.
These initiatives aim to improve vehicle safety standards, enhance driver competence, and reduce the risk of serious accidents on the country’s highways and motorways.
