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Arab News
27-04-2025
- Arab News
Motorway police book popular Pakistani YouTuber ‘Ducky Bhai' for driving with his feet
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's motorway police have booked popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman, more commonly known as 'Ducky Bhai,' for performing dangerous stunts while driving a car, state-run media reported this week. As per a first information report (FIR) registered at the Chakri police station in Pakistan's eastern city of Rawalpindi on Apr. 19, Rehman uploaded a video from his social media account weeks earlier in which he can be seen driving on the motorway, with his feet resting on the steering wheel while his eyes were closed. 'The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Saturday initiated legal action against popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman–popularly known as Ducky Bhai–for performing dangerous stunts while driving on the motorway,' state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported. As per the FIR, a case against Rehman has been registered under Article 67 (driving recklessly or dangerously) of the National Highway Safety Ordinance (NHSO) 2000, and Section 279 (rash driving or riding on a public way) of the Pakistan Penal Code. APP said the motorway police registered a case against Rehman after his video went viral on social media, drawing 'heavy criticism' from users who condemned his 'reckless behavior.' 'The video in question clearly shows a driver violating traffic rules and endangering not only his own life but also that of others,' a motorway police spokesperson was quoted as saying by the APP. 'We have taken serious notice of this violation and are proceeding with legal action.' The spokesperson added that the video had been geo-located and verified and that appropriate sections of the law were being invoked in the FIR. Rehman is one of Pakistan's most popular YouTubers. He has uploaded over 750 videos on the video-sharing platform and has amassed over 8.38 million subscribers.
Express Tribune
29-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Penalties, fines fail to stop transporters from overcharging
As millions of people across the country take bus rides to spend Eid with loved ones in hometowns, the transporters hike the fares on ages old excuse 'wapsi pur bus khali aati hay' or the bus comes empty on the return journey. Complaints have been received by the city administration about overcharging of fares by Rs1,000 to Rs2,000. The fare for Quetta, which was previously Rs4,500, is now being charged at Rs6,500. A passenger said that the fare for Kot Addu, in South Punjab was Rs3,400, a few weeks ago, but as the Eid came near, the transporters have increased it to Rs5,200. Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, directed DCs to take legal action against bus operators who overcharged passengers, imposing fines, and refunding excess fare. DC East Abrar Jaffar reported that fares were checked on 213 buses at Karachi Toll Plaza, and a total of Rs613,000 was refunded to passengers who were overcharged. Challans were issued to 87 buses for overcharging and fines of Rs293,000 were imposed. While at Karachi Bus Terminal, Superhighway fares were checked on 151 buses and excess fares worth Rs275,000 were refunded to passengers. At Punjab Terminal, fares were checked on 171 buses and Rs378,500 were refunded to passengers. Meanwhile, the National Highways and Motorway Police (South Zone, Karachi) have so far forced bus operators to refund over Rs900,000 excess fare to passengers. Additionally, bus operators involved in fare violations have been fined over Rs800,000, according to DIG Motorway Police Asghar Ali Yousafzai.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
FIRs to be registered against vehicles exceeding 150 km/h on motorways
Listen to article The National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP), under the directives of IGP Riffat Mukhtar Raja, has launched a crackdown on over-speeding, with violators facing hefty fines and FIR registration. Motorway Police spokesperson stated that vehicles exceeding 150 km/h on the motorway will be stopped immediately, with fines imposed and FIRs registered against violators. The speed limit on three-lane motorways is 120 km/h for cars, while public service vehicles are restricted to 110 km/h. Authorities have also highlighted the need for more effective speed monitoring on national highways to prevent accidents, with a focus on ensuring the safety barriers are in place to enhance road safety. In 2023, the Motorway Police raised fines for several traffic violations, including overspeeding, which increased from Rs750 to Rs2500. The fine for illegal overtaking is now Rs1500, up from Rs300, while driving without a license now incurs a fine of Rs5000, compared to the previous Rs750. Failure to give way to emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, is now fined at Rs1000, and negligent driving has seen a penalty increase from Rs300 to Rs1500. Additionally, the National Highway Authority (NHA) has imposed an extra toll tax on vehicles not using the M-Tag or having insufficient balance in their M-Tag accounts, effective from February 1. A notification issued by the NHA on January 31 stated that vehicles without M-Tag or with low balance would face a 25% extra toll tax.
