Animal-laden vehicles banned on motorways ahead of Eid ul Adha
Key takeaways
- In a statement, NHMP spokesperson said that overloaded, unfit and improperly loaded vehicles often become the cause of traffic accidents and congestion on motorways;
- The spokesperson said that in the past, several serious accidents involving animal-laden vehicles had resulted in significant loss of life and property, prompting the authorities to adopt preventive measures this year.
- The spokesperson added that the decision has been taken in the interest of public safety and to facilitate commuters during the Eid travel season.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Animal-laden vehicles banned on motorways ahead of Eid ul Adha NHMP spokesperson says overloaded, unfit, improperly loaded vehicles often become cause of accidents By APP | Published May 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD: In order to ensure public safety and maintain smooth traffic flow, the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have imposed a ban on the entry of vehicles carrying sacrificial animals on motorways ahead of Eid ul Adha.
In a statement, NHMP spokesperson said that overloaded, unfit and improperly loaded vehicles often become the cause of traffic accidents and congestion on motorways; therefore, such vehicles will be diverted to alternative routes.