Islamabad, Apr 27, 2025: To improve road safety in Pakistan, Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, has taken a significant step by imposing a ban on vehicles over 20 years old from traveling on the country’s motorways.
This decision follows an alarming increase in traffic accidents nationwide, with the goal of enhancing the safety of the public.
During a visit to the National Highways and Motorway Police Headquarters in Islamabad, the minister reviewed the operations of the Command-and-Control System and other key departments.
The officers paid their respects by saluting him, and he honored the fallen heroes, offering prayers for their peace in the afterlife.
Khan expressed grave concern about the rising number of accidents on motorways and underscored the urgent need for action. “Saving lives is paramount, and that requires making difficult decisions.
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Accidents keep happening in the same places, and this must come to an end,” he stated, directing the Inspector General to devise a thorough strategy to tackle this problem.
The minister emphasized that the new regulation banning vehicles older than two decades would be strictly enforced, with zero tolerance for infractions like speeding and overloading.
Additionally, he revealed plans for mandatory training for all commercial drivers. By the end of the next three months, every commercial vehicle will be required to have a valid fitness certificate.
These actions are part of a comprehensive initiative to improve road safety and safeguard lives across Pakistan.
