Web Desk
April 29, 2026

Traffic accidents have become a silent killer across Pakistan. Every day, somewhere, a father, a daughter, a mother, or a son loses their life in a road accident. Sadly, this issue has never been a priority for any government.

Two Heartbreaking Incidents Within Days

Just today, a tragic incident occurred in Kot Addu. A father was taking his two daughters to college on a motorcycle when a speeding truck hit them — all three died on the spot.

A few days ago in Lahore, a university student was crossing the road when a speeding car ran over her. That young girl, who was studying to fulfill her parents’ dreams, lost her life forever.

These are not isolated incidents. Every day, countless such accidents happen across the country. Some are reported, but most remain buried in the darkness of anonymity.

Pakistan’s Traffic Accident Crisis: A Silent Public Emergency

The rate of road accidents in Pakistan has risen to alarming levels. Recent data shows that this issue has now become a national crisis.

According to Rescue 1122 data, approximately 482,870 traffic accidents were recorded in Punjab province alone during the year 2025, in which nearly 4,800 people lost their lives. This represents a 19 percent increase compared to 2024.

Punjab’s Development and Maryam Nawaz’s Priorities

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz genuinely wants to make Punjab an ideal province and is working hard in many sectors. However, it appears that the deterioration of the traffic system and deaths from road accidents are not among her priorities.

When it comes to cleanliness, health, education, and other matters, she takes immediate notice and directs officials to take action. But on deaths caused by traffic accidents, no statement or action has ever been seen.

Good Roads, But Not Safe Ones

Punjab is far ahead of other provinces in development, but sadly, it is also leading in the loss of precious human lives in traffic accidents. Punjab’s roads are clean and beautiful, but they are not safe.

Lahore: Where Roads Have Become Symbols of Fear

If we talk about Lahore, the situation is even more worrying. The roads have become a symbol of terror.

On every second or third motorcycle, underage boys or children can be seen blatantly violating traffic laws. They are not only endangering their own lives but are also a deadly threat to pedestrians, children, women, and the elderly.

Similarly, at night, “privileged youth” race their expensive cars on the city’s clean streets — and no one questions them. These individuals are nothing less than “a grinning death” for pedestrians and motorcyclists.

But the question is: there is no one to hold them accountable.

The Dubai Lesson: Strict Enforcement, Not Leniency

Maryam Nawaz dreams of making Lahore an international city, and she works day and night for it. But Lahore cannot become an international city until its traffic system meets global standards — like Dubai.

Recently in Dubai, a few rich young men performed dangerous stunts on public roads with their expensive cars. Dubai Police immediately seized the vehicles and imposed heavy fines.

This is why no one dares to violate traffic laws in Dubai or any other developed city in the world. In Pakistan, people don’t even consider traffic violations a crime.

A Sincere Appeal

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz! If you truly want to make Lahore an international city, bring its traffic standards up to those of Dubai. This single achievement will outweigh all your other efforts.

This task is not as difficult as it seems — it only requires political will, determination, and strict enforcement of laws.

If you do this, it will be a matter of pride not just for Punjab but for the entire nation. History will remember you as a great leader who prioritized the protection of innocent human lives.