Lahore, Aug. 1 -- Pakistan's Punjab province is witnessing a worsening road safety crisis, with rising traffic accidents highlighting serious concerns over urban planning, infrastructure management and traffic enforcement.

According to the report by The Express Tribune, rapid urbanisation, increasing vehicle ownership and inadequate pedestrian facilities have contributed to a sharp rise in road fatalities and injuries across the province.

The Express Tribune reported that despite several road development projects and traffic management initiatives, Punjab continues to register tens of thousands of accidents every month. Experts cited by The Express Tribune identified speeding, traffic violations, increasing motorcycle usage, illegal par...