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Pakistan Seeks Global Support to Reduce Road Accidents and Improve Road Safety

Strategic Insights

Jun 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, emphasized the country's commitment to prioritizing human lives and ensuring safe travel on highways and motorways. He met with the Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), Umberto de Pretto, to discuss potential support from global institutions to reduce road accidents. The Minister highlighted the importance of strict enforcement of existing laws and regulations, particularly with regards to the issuance of driving licenses without proper testing. IRU shared global statistics, citing that 85% of road accidents occur due to human error, and offered certification programs for drivers and transport operators to meet modern standards of road safety.

Key Takeaways:

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, prioritizes human lives and seeks support from global institutions to reduce road accidents and improve road safety.
The Minister emphasized the importance of strict enforcement of existing laws and regulations, particularly with regards to the issuance of driving licenses without proper testing.
IRU Secretary General, Umberto de Pretto, highlighted that 85% of road accidents occur due to human error and offered certification programs for drivers and transport operators.
The first phase of the plan focuses on completing the training of commercial drivers.
IRU has developed certification programs for drivers and transport operators and is currently conducting online training sessions to meet modern standards of road safety.
The meeting between the Minister and the IRU delegation aimed to discuss potential bilateral cooperation and finalizing future plans.

Statistics:

85% of road accidents occur due to human error (IRU)
IRU has developed certification programs for drivers and transport operators (IRU)
The focus of the first phase is on completing the training of commercial drivers (Minister Abdul Aleem Khan)

Sources:

[Press release by the Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan]
[IRU website]

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