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The University of Faisalabad, in collaboration with the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP), organized an impactful session titled “Women's Role in Road Safety” on December 17, 2024. The event underscored women's significant contribution to promoting road safety awareness and advancing responsible driving practices across society. The session featured Mr Dar Ali Khan Khattak, PSP, DIG MOTORWAY C-II-ZONE as the Chief Guest, who provided a detailed overview of global and local road safety statistics. Other notable participants included Mr Qalab Abbas Sipra, Superintendent NHMP, Mr Rana Irfan Ahmed, Road Safety Officer, Ms Samina Sarwat, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and other team members. The event was attended by, Prof Dr Aman Ullah Malik, Rector, TUF, Dr Zahida Maqbool, Registrar, TUF, faculty members, and a large number of students. In his opening remarks, Mr Dar Ali Khan emphasized: “Women are pivotal in promoting road safety. By equipping them with driving skills, road knowledge, and access to safe infrastructure, we can reduce road accidents and ensure safer mobility for everyone. Women’s participation will lead to a safer, more inclusive transportation system.”
He revealed that road traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities worldwide, disproportionately affecting developing countries, including Pakistan. Highlighting startling facts, it was revealed that 1.19 million deaths and 20-50 million injuries occur annually worldwide due to road accidents, with developing countries contributing to 92% of these fatalities. Pakistan, alarmingly ranked first in Asia for road accident deaths in 2022, loses billions in economic costs annually due to traffic mishaps.
The presentation emphasized the 3Es of Road Safety—Engineering, Education, and Enforcement—as vital components to mitigate accidents. Participants learned about essential road safety principles, including vehicle inspection procedures (FLOWER method), proper steering techniques, speed management, and critical traffic rules.
Prof Dr Amanullah Malik, in his vote of thanks, expressed gratitude to the chief guest, Mr Dar Ali Khan Khattak, the NHMP team, and all participants for their valuable contributions to the seminar. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts in spreading road safety awareness and urged everyone to implement the insights shared during the session in their daily lives. He specifically highlighted the pivotal role of women in road safety, noting that their involvement in advocating for safer driving practices is crucial in creating lasting change within families, communities, and society at large.
In addition to the session, the NHMP team set up informative stalls featuring road safety materials and literature to engage attendees. These stalls provided valuable resources, including pamphlets, guides, and safety tips, ensuring that participants could take home practical knowledge to further spread road safety awareness. The event was a resounding success, effectively promoting road safety awareness and empowering participants to become responsible road users. As the NHMP aptly concluded, “The life you save can be your own.”
