Lahore, Feb. 2 -- Road traffic crashes (RTCs) in Pakistan's Punjab province increased by 29 per cent in January 2025. The statistics contradict City Traffic Police Lahore's (CTPL) claims regarding improved traffic management, The Express Tribune reported.

The rise in traffic accidents comes despite the recent upgradation of the CTO post from SSP (Grade 19) to DIG (Grade 20). According to the official data from the Punjab Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122),

According to official data from the Punjab Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122), Punjab province saw a 16.08 per cent rise in emergencies in January, sparking concerns regarding public safety and the effectiveness of traffic enforcement measures, The Express Tribune re...