Road accidents are rising at an alarming rate in Karachi, posing a serious threat to public safety. Recently, a tragic collision between a speeding bus and a motorcycle on Shahrah-e-Faisal claimed several lives and left many others injured. Such incidents have become all too common, leaving families devastated and citizens fearful of travelling on the city’s already congested roads.
The causes are well known: reckless driving, over speeding, signal violations and weak enforcement of traffic laws. Despite repeated promises of reform, little has changed, and Karachi’s roads remain unsafe. Officials report thousands of accidents in the city every year, yet meaningful measures to improve road safety are still absent. These deaths are not mere statistics — each represents an irreplaceable loss for families and a deep wound for society.
It is urgent that the authorities act now. Stricter enforcement of traffic laws, heavier penalties for violations and comprehensive awareness campaigns for drivers are essential. Karachi deserves safer roads, and this crisis can no longer be ignored.
Javeria Jameel
Karachi
