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Business Recorder
06-05-2025
- Business Recorder
Laser light ban imposed near Karachi's Jinnah Airport over aviation safety concerns
Authorities have imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of laser lights in the vicinity of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi for two months, citing aviation safety concerns. According to a notification issued by Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, the restriction falls under Section 144 and will be enforced from 6 May to 5 July 2025. The decision comes in light of growing concerns over the dangers posed by laser beams during aircraft take-offs and landings at Jinnah Airport. Missing wheel from Lahore-bound PIA flight found at Karachi airport The notification warns that laser lights can severely impair pilots' vision, potentially leading to catastrophic air incidents. 'Laser beams may affect pilots' eyesight, especially during critical moments such as landing and take-off, increasing the risk of aviation accidents,' the document stated. In response to the notification, local police stations have been instructed to take immediate action against any violations. The ban extends to all areas surrounding the city's airports and is aimed at preventing disruptions to air traffic and ensuring passenger safety. Officials emphasised that the temporary prohibition is necessary to safeguard pilots and passengers alike and will be strictly enforced throughout the two-month period. Earlier, on the directives of Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi Section 144 was imposed in the SITE area and Keamari districts for two months, limiting several activities to keep public order and traffic control. The implementation will remain effective until June 24, including a prohibition on encroachments on green belts, public spaces, and sidewalks, as well as debris discarded in these areas. Earlier, Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi had imposed Section 144 to control heavy traffic movement in Karachi, prohibiting the entrance of heavy vehicles between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM to limit road accidents. The restriction is applied to freight vehicles also. Law enforcement agencies have been directed to strictly deal with the violators of Section 144, guaranteeing compliance with the new regulations.
Arab News
08-04-2025
- Arab News
8 killed, 12 injured in road accident in Pakistan's Faisalabad district
ISLAMABAD: Eight people were killed and 12 others injured in a road accident when a bus collided with a rickshaw in Pakistan's eastern Faisalabad district on Sunday, state-run media reported. Fatal road accidents are common in Pakistan where traffic rules are rarely followed and roads as well as a majority of vehicles are in poor condition. The accident occurred in Lundianwala's Lahore Road area in Faisalabad district, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported, adding that the injured were shifted to Jaranwala hospital. 'Eight people were killed and twelve others injured in a road accident near Lundianwala when a bus collided with rickshaw on Lahore road on Sunday,' Radio Pakistan said. According to a report in the Express Tribune, all the victims belonged to the same family. The accident took place when they were returning home after spending Eid holidays when the Lahore-bound bus struck the three-wheeled Qingqi rickshaw in which they were traveling due to the driver's negligence. The report said that as per eyewitnesses, the accident took place after the driver of the speeding bus attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided head-on with the rickshaw carrying the family, crushing it completely. Pakistan reports several accidents each year during the Eid holidays when people travel from all parts of the country to their hometowns to visit relatives.
Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Express Tribune
11 of a family killed in Faisalabad crash
Eleven members of a single family – including a mother and her two daughters – lost their lives, and several others were injured, including four children, in a deadly collision between a passenger bus and a Qingqi rickshaw on Lahore Road near Lundianwala. The victims were returning home after spending Eid holidays when the Lahore-bound bus (registration number LRO-2562) struck the rickshaw due to the driver's alleged negligence. The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of Lundianwala police station. Those killed on the spot include 35-year-old Mumtaz Bibi; her daughters, 14-year-old Muskan and 15-year-old Iman; 12-year-old Faizan; 35-year-old Shazia; 26-year-old Shehzad; 18-year-old Amina Bibi and 15-year-old Humaira. Several others were seriously injured in the crash: 12-year-old Amina, 7-year-old Hassan, 14-year-old Aliza, 8-year-old Salman, 10-year-old Nouman, 14-year-old Sargam and 35-year-old Nazia. They were given first aid by Rescue 1122 personnel and then shifted to the Civil Hospital Faisalabad. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the speeding bus attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided head-on with the rickshaw carrying the family. The rickshaw was completely crushed. Despite the accident occurring near a police station, it took authorities hours to arrive on the scene. Bodies of five of the deceased, including children, remained lying on the road for hours before being shifted to Jaranwala Hospital after initial police formalities. Police have taken both the bus and the Qingqi rickshaw into custody, while efforts are underway to arrest the drivers, both of whom fled the scene following the accident. A large number of locals gathered at the scene after the crash, resulting in severe traffic disruption on the road. Police confirmed that the deceased were all part of the same family and were on their way home after the Eid break when the tragedy occurred.
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Continuing ban
Listen to article It appears the UK's ban on PIA flights isn't going anywhere, because regulators there still question our flag carrier's safety credentials. The UK Department for Transport surprised some aviation watchers with its decision, because even post-Brexit, its policies usually align with the EU's aviation regulator. Remember the EU removed the ban on PIA earlier this year and PIA has since restarted flights to Paris, with more destinations coming soon. However, despite initial reports that the ban would be lifted, British authorities are still unconvinced, and although they haven't given a specific reason, there have been a few unflattering incidents in the past few months. One major embarrassment in the interim period since the EU's ban removal and the UK's review of its ban was an incident where a Lahore-bound PIA plane's wheel apparently fell off during or just after take-off from Karachi. PIA, Pakistani regulators and planemaker Airbus are still investigating that incident. The UK routes are critical for PIA if the airline is to be made profitable, either pre- or post-privatisation. The large number of British Pakistanis makes London, Manchester and Birmingham extremely popular destinations, and PIA faces little competition in terms of direct flights. British Airways is the only airline currently offering direct flights between the UK and Pakistan — three flights per week between Islamabad and London. However, for PIA to capitalise on the routes, it would not only need to address safety, but also quality and cost. Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's top-rated airlines, quit Pakistan in 2023 after deeming the routes "low yield operations". Meanwhile, Middle Eastern airlines compensate for the additional travel time by offering a world-class flying experience, even in economy class. Conversely, PIA downgraded its business class product to "executive economy" in the face of complaints about the service quality and condition of seats and the cabin in general.
Express Tribune
22-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Mianwali Express narrowly avoids major accident
A Lahore-bound train from Mianwali narrowly avoided a major accident late Friday night when a coach buffer broke during travel, forcing railway officials to detach the affected coach to prevent further risk. According to sources, the incident occurred near Kundian station, where the economy-class coach (number 12353) suffered a buffer failure, a critical component that connects train coaches. Railway staff quickly intervened, disconnecting the damaged coach before the train continued its journey, Express News reported. The latest malfunction comes amid growing scrutiny of the railway system, which has faced repeated technical failures and safety lapses in recent years. Earlier this month, the Jaffar Express, en route from Quetta to Peshawar with approximately 450 passengers, was hijacked by terrorists of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in the Bolan Pass region of Balochistan. The assailants detonated explosives on the tracks, causing the train to halt, and then opened fire, leading to a tense standoff. The terrorists boarded the train, segregated passengers by ethnicity, and executed several individuals, including security personnel. Over the course of two days, Pakistani security forces launched Operation Green Bolan, culminating in the rescue of 354 hostages and the deaths of all 33 terrorists. The incident resulted in at least 64 fatalities, encompassing soldiers, railway staff, and civilians.
