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ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP):The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Sunday released its performance report for the year 2025, highlighting extensive public service, road safety initiatives, and enforcement measures aimed at ensuring safe and dignified travel for citizens.
According to the report, the Motorway Police provided emergency assistance and timely medical aid to over 18,000 travellers during the year, while more than 5.4 million people were guided through the toll-free helpline 130. As part of its facilitation services, the NHMP issued 18,500 driving licences, 103 CE category licences, and 1,480 international driving permits.
To promote awareness about safe driving, the Motorway Police organised 2,674 road safety programmes across the country. During patrols, lost valuables recovered during journeys — including gold jewellery, 186 mobile phones, 48 wallets and 331 other valuable items — were traced and returned to their rightful owners.
The report further stated that 48 stolen and 17 non-custom-paid vehicles were recovered and handed over to the relevant authorities and owners. As many as 169 missing children were safely reunited with their families, while 70 dangerous criminals were apprehended and handed over to the concerned district police.
During enforcement operations, the NHMP recovered 29 illegal weapons, 1,349 rounds of ammunition, 309 kilograms of narcotics, 2,450 litres of liquor and more than 10,000 cartons of non-custom-paid cigarettes, which were handed over to law enforcement agencies. Additionally, seven smuggling attempts and six robbery incidents were foiled.
In terms of traffic enforcement, over 13.2 million challans were issued for violations of traffic laws. During campaigns against serious violations and over-speeding, FIRs were registered against more than 11,000 drivers. A total of 690 traffic accidents were reported during the year, including 349 fatal and 341 non-fatal incidents.
The NHMP said its social media team and FM-95 radio station continued to keep commuters informed about road safety and traffic conditions, while monthly open courts (khuli katcheries) were also held to address public grievances.
The report reaffirmed that the National Highways and Motorway Police remains committed to the uniform enforcement of law and the highest standards of public service, adding that ensuring safe, secure, and respectable travel facilities for citizens remains its top priority.