HRCP urges Sindh government to take immediate and effective measures to control heavy traffic in Karachi
Karachi: To control high traffic in Karachi, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the Sindh government to act quickly and decisively. The HRCP emphasized how urgently the rising number of traffic accidents, especially those brought on by careless driving, must be addressed. In a post to X, the commission said, “HRCP reminds the Sindh government that it must take concerted action to regulate the movement of heavy traffic in Karachi to prevent road accidents, especially as a result of rash driving.”
The shocking number of deaths in recent weeks, particularly among vulnerable road users including cyclists and pedestrians, was brought to the attention of the Commission. In order to lower accident rates and save lives, the HRCP advocated for tougher traffic regulations, improved road safety infrastructure, and more public awareness initiatives. In the post, the commission emphasized that public safety should be the first concern and reminded authorities that Karachi residents had the right to peacefully demonstrate against the government’s lack of progress on road safety problems.
This call to action coincides with a rising concern among Karachi residents about the risks presented by bad road conditions and high traffic. Traffic accidents have significantly increased in Karachi, according to ARY News, with 39 deaths from 99 serious events recorded in the first 37 days of 2025. Heavy trucks including oil tankers, trailers, and dumpers, were involved in the majority of these collisions.
According to the research, 32 incidents involving heavy traffic in the first month of 2025—including truck, trailer, and dumper accidents—were connected to heavy traffic and resulted in several deaths. There have been incidents on important roadways such as the National Highway, Northern Bypass, and Super Highway. In response, 490 drivers were detained, 532 vehicle fitness certifications were revoked, and 34,655 challans were issued by Karachi’s traffic police. A four-member committee was established to look into the reasons behind these collisions and suggest ways to increase road safety, according to ARY News.
