Show grace on the road, says Sabeena Farooq
On Monday, actor Sabeena Farooq used her Instagram story to deliver an important message for car drivers, especially during the days leading up to Eid and on the festive occasion itself. The actor urged drivers to be considerate of motorcyclists, particularly families riding together to enjoy Eid festivities, emphasising the need for patience and kindness on the road.
"If you have a big car, demonstrate great grace too," Farooq wrote. She highlighted the significance of these moments for families who may not often get such opportunities to celebrate together. "Be civil with bike riders who are out with their families for Eid festivities. This is their joy."
Farooq explained how being hostile towards other drivers and vehicles creates senseless fear and frustration among everyone on the road, frustration that can otherwise be easily avoided. "There's no need to honk the horn so loudly that children on bikes get scared," she said.
The actor also addressed situations where motorcyclists may unintentionally move into a car's lane. Appealing for understanding, she added, "If they've teetered into your lane a little, be patient unless you fear a collision."
Farooq's appeal comes at a time when Pakistan has witnessed a series of devastating road incidents. On Monday, a man and his pregnant wife were killed when a water tanker collided with their motorcycle on Karachi's main Sharae Faisal road. The couple was en route to a hospital for a routine check-up when the accident occurred.
In another tragic event on February 16, eleven people lost their lives, and seven others were injured in two separate road accidents in Punjab province. These incidents highlight the pressing need for improved road safety measures and heightened awareness among drivers.
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