Pakistan, July 3 -- The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has made it mandatory for both riders on a motorcycle to wear helmets, regardless of gender. The new rule applies equally to male and female passengers, aiming to improve road safety and reduce accident-related injuries.

Chief Traffic Officer Zeeshan Haider announced that the rule will be strictly enforced after a two-week awareness campaign. During this period, citizens will be educated about the risks of riding without helmets and the life-saving importance of using proper head protection.

Following the grace period, traffic police will begin issuing fines to anyone not following the double helmet rule. "We are not targeting anyone," the CTO explained. "Our goal is to protect live...