The government of Sindh has made third-party insurance mandatory for all vehicles in the province. According to a spokesperson, from now on, no vehicle will be registered without insurance, and no token tax will be collected. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah stated that in the event of an accident, the heirs of the deceased will receive Rs. 7 lakh, and in the case of disability, Rs. 5 lakh will be provided as compensation. He added that the government’s priority is to provide financial protection to the victims of traffic accidents, and this move will be a major milestone in ensuring road safety and protecting the rights of consumers.
The Chief Minister said that the law on third-party insurance will be a significant relief for poor families affected by accidents and that the affected citizens will receive immediate financial relief under the law. He also stated that the new law has been made to ensure that the innocent citizens do not suffer due to any unfortunate incident.
The Chief Minister has also approved the new compensation system for motorcyclists, which will provide an additional Rs. 5 lakh compensation to the heirs of the deceased and Rs. 3 lakh compensation to the injured motorcyclists. He has also announced that the government will bear the cost of medical treatment of the injured motorcyclists.
In other news, a woman was arrested in Islamabad for participating in the women’s march. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has stated that the city will complete the construction of the Azimpur Flyover within 100 days. PTI leader Salman Akram Raja has stated that women have made the greatest sacrifices for the party and that women are being targeted and harassed.
The UAE Ministry of Defense has stated that the number of deaths in the UAE due to Iranian attacks has increased to 4, and that the victims include Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi citizens. MQM-P leader Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has stated that those who have understood politics as a means to an end are now leaving the scene. Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has stated that the government has favored oil companies over the people.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has released a special message on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The authorities have discovered 4-5 IEDs and equipment for cutting barbed wire in the possession of foreign terrorists in the region. 4 accused have been arrested in Islamabad as part of a crackdown on crime and organized gangs. Despite the challenges on the Afghanistan border, anti-terrorism operations continue.
According to Deputy Commissioner Nabi Bakhsh Kakar, the identity of the dead fisherman has been confirmed as Tayyab. Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran has not started a war but has taken retaliatory measures against the attacks, targeting American military bases, installations, and assets in the region.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that they do not want to be involved in any conflict or tension. The UAE Ministry of Defense has stated that the number of deaths in the UAE due to Iranian attacks has increased to 4, and that the victims include Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi citizens.
According to reports, over 1,900 people have been injured in Israel since the start of the war with Iran. The UAE has advised Pakistani expats in Dubai to refrain from sharing irresponsible content on social media. Former cricketer Shahid Afridi has stated that the government has not reduced its expenses, and the people are bearing the brunt of the fuel crisis, while the provincial government rejects the increase in fuel prices, and the federal government should reduce its unnecessary expenditures instead of burdening the people.
