The Sindh authorities on Wednesday banned pillion driving for 2 days — August 13 and 14 — to keep away from any untoward incident throughout the independence day celebrations, a notification stated.
Within the notification, the Sindh authorities introduced that Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) have revealed that hostile intelligence businesses would possibly goal the rallies and gatherings — that are anticipated to be organized throughout the province.
Ladies, senior residents, journalists, individuals with disabilities, kids beneath the age of 12, legislation enforcement personnel, personal safety guards, and important service personnel are exempted, the notification stated.
Station home officers (SHOs) have been empowered to take motion towards folks violating the order beneath part 144, the house division’s notification added.
Pillion driving in Karachi banned on Ashura
Later throughout the month, a ban on pillion driving may also be imposed in Karachi on the event of Ashura — Muharram 8, 9, and 10.
“In continuation and partial modification of this division’s notification of even quantity dated, 28-7-2021, the ban on pillion driving for Karachi Division shall be for eighth, ninth and 10th Muharram 1443 A.H, 2021,” the house division’s notification issued final week had stated.
