Over-speeding is the leading cause of increasing traffic accidents in Karachi: Nasir Hussain Shah

Road Safety Conference was held on May 8th 2025 at Marriott Hotel Karachi, Organized by Youth Parliament in collaboration with Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh.

Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that the primary cause of the rising number of traffic accidents in Karachi is over-speeding. He was addressing the Road Safety Conference organized by Youth Parliament in collaboration with Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh. He emphasized that public awareness, law enforcement, and youth participation are key to controlling this dangerous trend.

Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that the Sindh government, through legislation, has made it mandatory for all hospitals in the province to take immediate measures to save the lives of road accident victims and provide first aid. He further emphasized that those who bring the injured to hospitals should be treated with respect, should not be unnecessarily harassed or troubled in any way, and must not be intimidated under any circumstances. He expressed these views while addressing the Fifth Road Safety Conference as the Chief Guest.

In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Youth Parliament, Rizwan Jaffar, highlighted the importance of the conference’s theme. He expressed concern over the rising death toll from road accidents in Karachi and emphasized the need for a local train system and improved public transportation in the city.

Additional IG Police Karachi, Javed Alam Odho, said that the use of modern technology has become essential for improving the urban traffic system. Efforts are underway to enhance the effectiveness of smart traffic signals, camera monitoring, and instant penalty systems.

Addressing the conference, DIG Traffic Karachi, Peer Muhammad Shah, said that underage driving, violations of traffic laws, and driving without a license are major factors contributing to accidents. He proposed introducing traffic education at school and college levels.

At the end, shields were distributed among participants who showed outstanding performance, while votes of thanks were delivered by Mr. Abdul Aleem Lashari, Secretary of Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh.

Various personalities speak at the Road Safety Conference, such as:

Abdul Aleem Lashari Secretary Sports & Youth Affairs Department Govt. of Sindh, Javed Alam Odho Additional IG Karachi Police,

Pir Muhammad Shah DIG Traffic Karachi, Sumata Afzal Syed Spokesperson Government of Sindh,

Asif Moosa MPA Sindh Assembly, Murad Ali Soni Chief Community Policing Karachi,

Muhammad Rehan Hashmi Chairman Red Crescent Sindh, Humza Tabani Chairman Tabani Group,

Mehboob Ali Shar Founder & CEO ICreativez Technologies, Saquib Ejaz Hussain CEO EHS Services,

Shamim Ahmed CEO OSAKA Lighting, Atif Iqbal CEO High-Q Pharmaceuticals, Ahsan Mahanti CEO & Managing Director Arif Habib Commodities, Azhar Zia CEO EMA Enterprises,

Muhammad Hanif Khan Governor Rotary International 3271(2023-24), Abdul Waheed Punjwani Senior Vice President IRT Chamber of Pakistan, Commander (Rtd) Muhammad Zakir Chairman Commander Builders, Ali Hassan Sector Commander National Highways Motorway Police,

Kamran Ashiq Incharge Road Safety Wing Motorway Police, Dr.Shafiq Musavi Educationist,

Zulfiqar Halepoto Activist & Author, Shamim Firpo Former President Karachi Chamber,

Asif Shaikh Javed Former Vice President Karachi Chamber, Dr. Fizza Iftikhar HOD Thoracic Surgery Trauma Center Civil Hospital & Dr. Sabir Memon Executive Director Trauma Center Civil Hospital.