ISLAMABAD: To enhance public safety and ensure smooth traffic during the Eid ul Adha travel period, the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) have prohibited vehicles transporting sacrificial animals from entering motorways. This measure aims to reduce accidents and congestion caused by overloaded and improperly loaded vehicles.
The NHMP highlighted that in previous years, several severe accidents involving animal-laden vehicles resulted in considerable loss of life and property. Consequently, authorities have decided to redirect such vehicles to alternative routes to mitigate these risks.
In a coordinated effort, the Motorway Police have urged the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police forces to set up checkpoints near motorway entry points and cattle markets. These checkpoints will help prevent unsafe vehicles from accessing the motorway network, further safeguarding commuters.
This decision prioritizes public safety and facilitates smoother travel for the large number of people journeying during the Eid season.
Meanwhile, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has forecasted that the new moon will likely be visible on May 17. The agency noted that the moon’s age at sunset will be approximately 18 hours and 30 minutes, a condition generally favorable for moon sighting in various parts of the country.
Suparco also indicated that the new moon is expected to be born at 1:01 am on May 17, providing a basis for lunar calculations. Based on these projections, the first day of Zil Hajj is anticipated to fall on Monday, May 18, with Eid ul Adha expected to be observed on May 27.
