Balochistan’s roads pose a constant danger to travelers.

Despite repeated tragedies, appeals from the province go unheard.

As traffic increases, the province’s outdated highway network—comprising mainly one major route—remains perilously inadequate.

In 2023 alone, 969 road accidents claimed 794 lives and injured over 2,000 people.

The real toll may be even higher due to underreporting.

According to a 2023 WHO report, road accidents cause 1.19 million deaths annually, with over 90 percent occurring in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan.

Human error—including intoxicated driving, distracted driving, speeding and fatigue—is a major........

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