Road accidents reduced by 83pc.

LAHORE -- Chief Traffic Officer Liaqat Ali Malik on Wednesday said that the road traffic accidents dropped by 83 percent in Lahore after the traffic police department launched a full-fledged campaign to ensure road safety measures.

He said the incidents of head injuries also decreased by 83 percent CTO Liaqat Ali Malik expressed these views while addressing a traffic education seminar at a local university. Hundreds of students, teachers, and government officials attended the seminar.

'This is our fundamental responsibility to follow traffic rules and promote awareness about traffic laws and road safety measures,' the CTO said while addressing the student. 'Our youth is much talented and they are the key for of rising and better Pakistan.'

He said: 'A minor mistake on road can lead to disaster.' He urged students 'never...

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