PMA decries steep traffic fines as unsustainable
Dr Abdul Ghafoor Shoro --IV file photo Doctors warn of mental health toll and potential for social unrest under new penalty regime. IV Report KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has expressed opposition to the Sindh government’s decision to impose steep fines on traffic rule violators, warning that the policy could place an undue financial burden on citizens and adversely affect public mental health. In a statement issued on June 11, PMA Secretary General Dr Abdul Ghafoor Shoro conveyed the association's "grave concern" over the decision, terming it an unsustainable and potentially harmful approach to traffic management issues. The association fears the move may aggravate the law and order situation in the province, rather than improve compliance with traffic regulations. The PMA leadership emphasised that while promoting traffic discipline is important, increasing fines alone is not a viable long-term solution. “The government should focus on sustain...