The Sindh High Court (SHC) took notice on a petition pertaining to poor traffic signals and lack of zebra crossings in Karachi and ordered all concerned institutions to submit replies by May 4.
The plea was submitted due to concerns that the malfunctioning traffic signals and lack of zebra crossings are causing an increase in pedestrian accidents.
During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel highlighted the adverse effects of poorly maintained signals and zebra crossings in the city, stating that it has led to an increase in accidents. The court also demanded details of the amount spent on the maintenance of traffic signals in the city from 2014 to 2022.
Furthermore, the court asked for a report on the total number of zebra crossings and traffic signals in the city, along with the number of functioning and inactive traffic lights.
The court has instructed the Sindh government, KMC, traffic police, and other concerned departments to submit their written responses by May 4.
Meanwhile, A two-member bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) headed by Justice Naimatullah Phalpoto heard a case pertaining to the disappearance of two more social media activists of PTI and issued notices to the Sindh advocate general, chief secretary, FIA director general and IG police.
The lawyers of petitioners said that two more activists Fahad Jamal Siddiqi and Imamuddin are missing. The court is requested to issue order for their recovery. The court issued the notices and sought reply on April 6.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2023.
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