ISLAMABAD: February 13, 2026 – Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, has taken strict notice of the tragic accident on the M-9 Motorway and has directed the Inspector General (IG) Motorways to conduct an immediate investigation and submit a detailed report. The Minister emphasized that no one can be permitted to jeopardize innocent human lives through negligence.
At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after an oil tanker, a bus and several other vehicles collided near Kathore on the M9 Motorway, police said on Friday. According to officials, the coach was travelling on the wrong side of the road at the time of the collision. Rescue officials said that the deceased included women and children. Several passengers fell from a bridge due to the impact of the crash.
Issuing special directives to the Motorway Police, Abdul Aleem Khan stated that the tire quality of every vehicle—large or small—entering the motorway must be strictly inspected.
He categorically instructed that vehicles equipped with expired or substandard tires must not be allowed onto the motorway under any circumstances.
Abdul Aleem Khan further added, “While there is an urgent need for closer monitoring of commercial vehicles, the inspection of private vehicles must also be ensured. The defined safety standards for motorway travel will be maintained at all costs to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.”
The Federal Minister described the M-9 accident as deeply painful and expressed his heartfelt condolences and grief to the bereaved families of the victims. He prayed for the departed souls and for the strength of the families to bear this irreparable loss.
