President General Pervez Musharraf has directed the authorities concerned to carry out a thorough investigation into the tragic accident near Bhakkar on Thursday, which claimed 62 precious lives.
He asked the officials to determine the exact cause of the accident, and take measures for prevention of such accidents in future.
Taking note of the reports that the accident took place due to overloading, the President urged the authorities to ensure a strict enforcement of traffic rules on all highways and roads to minimise the chances of such hapless occurrences.
The President expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the loss of lives in the accident.
In a message to the bereaved families, he prayed to Almighty Allah to grant them courage to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.