Pakistani citizens are facing a new crisis, as fake traffic tickets are being issued to unsuspecting drivers across the country. In the latest development, Ayaz Sadiq, the Speaker of the National Assembly, revealed that he too has received a fake traffic ticket. Sadiq explained that someone had attempted to scam him by using his recorded voice to ask another individual for money, but when the latter contacted Sadiq, he denied having made the request.
This is not an isolated incident, as many citizens have come forward to share their own experiences with fake traffic tickets. Azhar Hussain, a concerned citizen, stated that he had checked his traffic ticket through an app and discovered that it was a fake. The ticket was issued for speeding, but when he checked the speed limit signs, he found that they were not installed on the date mentioned on the ticket.
In a separate incident, a woman was injured when her car collided with a dumper truck in Karachi. The accident occurred near the Port Qasim Wireless Gate. Several motorways in Punjab were closed due to dense fog, while severe snowfall and landslides have disrupted communication in several areas of the country.
The issue of fake traffic tickets has sparked concerns among lawmakers, with some calling for an investigation. Federal Interior Minister Tahir Ashrafi stated that the government is taking steps to raise awareness about the issue and crack down on this organized crime ring. He added that the government is investigating the matter and will take necessary action against those responsible.
In other news, a water tanker killed a five-year-old child in Karachi’s Baldia Town area. The tanker’s driver fled the scene. A case has been registered against the driver.
In a separate development, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose trade tariffs on countries that do not support American control over Greenland. Trump stated that Greenland is crucial to American national security.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, expressed concerns over the ongoing issues of Palestine and Kashmir, stating that a solution is necessary under international law.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the IG Police to submit a daily report on the progress of the investigation into the fake traffic ticket scam.
In sports news, Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam has expressed concerns over the lack of consistency in Pakistan’s batting order, stating that it is essential to have a clear policy and a stable government to achieve success in cricket.
The US has warned Canada against allowing Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to be imported into the country, stating that this decision will have serious consequences.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has spoken about his cordial relationships with his former teammates Yuvaraj Singh and Virender Sehwag, stating that they are more affluent than him.
Finally, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has wished his wife, Sania Javed, a happy second wedding anniversary.
