CHAKWAL: In a heartwrenching incident, at least five passenger lost their lives, 27 others sustained injuries when a Karachi-bound bus plunged into a ravine near Chakwal.
According to the rescue spokesperson, the incident occurred near Talagang, when a Karachi-bound passenger bus from Rawalpindi fell into an 80-foot deep ravine.
The injured passengers belong to different cities, several of them are in critical condition wheres the identification process of the passengers is underway.
Ban on heavy traffic extended in Karachi
Earlier, the authorities had extended the ban on entry of heavy vehicles in the metropolis after the dumper-related deaths rise in Karachi.
As per the notification issued by Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi under Section 144, the ban on heavy traffic entering the city during daytime hours has been extended for another two months.
According to the new schedule, the heavy vehicles’ entry into the metropolis will remain banned from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
On the other side, vehicles carrying water, oil, oxygen, medical supplies, and other essential commodities are not included in this ban.
Additionally, heavy traffic is completely prohibited on the route from the Super Highway to Mauripur via Jinnah Avenue.
The notification stated that a relaxation has been granted in industrial areas for dumpers equipped with tracking systems.
The police have been authorized to register cases against anyone found violating these orders. The extension is effective from today, Tuesday, and will remain in place until February 22.
Karachi’s New E-Challan System
Sindh government launched a Karachi E-challan system to improve traffic flow and traffic management in the city.
In Phase 1, 1,076 cameras were installed on major roads under the Karachi Safe City Project.
Phases 2 and 3 will expand to 12,000+ cameras across the city and toll plazas.
When a camera detects a violation, an e-challan is created and sent by Pakistan Post to the address linked with your number plate (Sindh Excise & Taxation data).
You have 21 days to pay. Pay within 14 days and get a 50% waiver, miss the deadline and the fine doubles on day 22.
Moreover, provincial administration introducing new governance tools to to improve city’s administration.
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