KARACHI, Aug 18: Faulty traffic signal lights are creating havoc for motorists and severe mental stress for all commuters almost round the clock most particularly at rush hours.

The system at Hasan Square intersection has been out of order for the last several days while that at Jail Road, M.A. Jinnah Road and Frere Road are operational with frequent disruptions causing massive traffic jams.

Such situations tend to lead to rowdy situations with motorists keen to rush towards their destinations without any stop signals. Sometimes, they are further seen indulging in abusive language as well as fistfights at the expense of helpless commuters.

Traffic cops at the respective intersections, already few in number, appear to be helpless as they cannot do anything about the conduct of rowdy drivers including those of private vehicles as well as public transport.

A little solace that is offered to citizens at times is the emergence of certain selfless individuals who take upon themselves the responsibility to create sense among the boisterous drivers compelling them to reflect balance and opt for their due chance to pass under human managed system. -APP

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...