Fog shuts the motorways,trains delayed,flights postponed

Lahore:  A heavy fog has disturbed the routine life in the metropolis of the Punjab.While closing the motorways,the DIG Mirza Shakil Ahmad said ,fog is a natural occurrence beyond human control but harm to individual life and belongings can be prevented  by adopting  enhanced precautionary measures.  

He directed the Motorway Police patrol officers to perform their duties with full devotion and professionalism as accident ratio can go up during the fog and criminal elements can also take advantage of poor weather conditions.

DIG Mirza Shakil Ahmad  also asked the officer to make all out efforts to brief the

 motorists that during the foggy season they should make their travel plan and try to travel between 10:00 am to 06:00 pm, drive slowly, maintain safe distance, ensure that the  fog lights and wipers of their vehicle are in working conditions and before the start of their journey contact Motorway police helpline 130 for guidance about road and weather conditions.