LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday emphasized the urgent need for responsible behaviour on the roads and strict adherence to traffic laws. She stated this in her message on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
She said thousands of families lose their loved ones every year due to traffic accidents, leaving behind profound grief which is impossible to bear. She urged citizens to exercise caution on the roads and make their own safety as well as safety of others their top priority.
She appealed to the public to avoid using mobile phones while driving, observe speed limits, prioritize pedestrians and drive with utmost care at all times. She highlighted that the Punjab government is taking comprehensive and effective steps to enhance road safety across the province. Stricter fines and additional restrictions have been enforced on traffic violators in Punjab.
She outlined that regular vehicle fitness tests are being conducted to minimize risk of traffic accidents. Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) initiatives and enforcement of modern traffic management system in various districts are contributing significantly to improve public safety.
“If everyone acts responsibly on the roads, accidents will decrease and the citizens of Pakistan will remain safe,” she added. Maryam also expressed profound grief over the death of three Motorway Police officers in a traffic accident in Multan. She extended heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the families of the deceased officers. She also prayed for swift recovery of the injured personnel.
Meanwhile, the CM congratulated the Pakistan national cricket team on their clean sweep in the One-Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka. She said while commending the team’s exceptional performance that every Pakistani player displayed remarkable skill and determination throughout the series. She added that the visiting Sri Lankan team also won the hearts of the Pakistani nation by displaying remarkable sportsmanship and spirited play.
She expressed confidence that the nation expects outstanding performance from the national cricket team in every match and looks forward to its continued success in the future as well.
