Pakistan is planning to start an air ambulance service on its motorways to improve emergency medical response and save lives in road accidents. Along with this, modern trauma centres will also be set up to provide better treatment for injured people.
The project is being developed by the National Highways and Motorway Police in partnership with the Pakistan Air Force.
This information was shared by Federal Minister for Communication Abdul Aleem Khan during a meeting with a delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
The air ambulance service will use helicopters to quickly transport seriously injured patients from highways and motorways to nearby hospitals. This will help reduce delays in getting medical care, which is very important in life-threatening situations.
The main goal of this initiative is to make emergency services faster and more effective on Pakistan’s road network.
Many accidents on highways require immediate medical attention, and road delays often lead to loss of lives. With this service, patients can be shifted quickly to trauma centres where proper treatment will be available.
The government also plans to improve overall road safety by upgrading infrastructure and introducing better emergency response systems. The trauma centres will be equipped with modern facilities to handle critical injuries.
This project is part of wider efforts to modernise Pakistan’s transport system and improve public safety. It reflects a focus on using advanced solutions to reduce accident-related deaths and ensure quicker medical help for road users across the country.
This step is expected to significantly improve survival rates during emergencies across major highways nationwide in Pakistan.
