KARACHI: The Sindh government is working to reduce traffic accidents by requiring GPS trackers in heavy vehicles like dumpers and water tankers in Karachi.
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said GPS trackers will help monitor heavy vehicles and lower accidents on Karachi’s busy roads, according to a Sunday press release. He urged vehicle owners to follow road safety rules.
As of Sunday, 3,391 water tankers in the city have GPS trackers installed. Additionally, 28 dumpers, 82 oil tankers, 214 passenger buses, 214 small trucks, 2,763 large trucks, and 137 trailers have been fitted with trackers.
Since April 9, authorities have impounded 31,677 motorbikes and taken action against 2,719 vehicles for issues like fancy number plates and tinted windows. A total of 515 heavy and light vehicles have been impounded.
Also, 25 vehicle registrations have been recommended for cancellation, and 491 registrations have been suggested for temporary suspension with conditional release by motor vehicle inspectors.
Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced that the Sindh government has started distributing Solar Home Systems (SHS) to 200,000 low-income households. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has directed the purchase of an additional 300,000 solar units for distribution to low-income families.
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He made these remarks during a distribution event for Solar Home Systems to low-income households, organized under the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP) at a banquet hall near KPT Interchange, DHA Phase-I.
At the event, the Chief Minister highlighted the Sindh government’s efforts to promote renewable energy and discussed challenges faced in developing the Thar Coal project.
He noted that when the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) launched its solar energy initiative, restrictions were imposed on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, which hindered Sindh’s efforts toward sustainable energy solutions.
Despite this, the Sindh government decided to establish imported coal power plants to meet the province’s energy needs.
