KARACHI: On the recommendation of Inspector General (IG) Sindh, a ban on pillion riding has been imposed in several districts of Sindh, including Karachi.
A notification to this effect has been issued by the provincial home department. The restriction will come into effect from tomorrow in several areas.
These measures are part of enhanced security arrangements during the month of Rabiul Awwal.
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The pillion riding ban extends to various districts of Sindh, including Hyderabad, Larkana, Nawabshah, and Sukkur. It also covers Kashmore, Khairpur, Dadu, Qambar Shahdadkot, and Ghotki.
In Karachi, the ban will be enforced in District South on September 13, 14, 16, and 17. District East will see restrictions on September 13, 16, and 17, while District West will have the ban in place on September 16 and 17.
In Hyderabad, the restriction will remain in effect from 1st to 12th Rabiul Awwal. Dadu will face the ban on September 16 and 17, while Nawabshah and Sanghar will enforce the ban on September 17. Similarly, pillion riding in Sukkur will be banned on September 16 and 17. In Khairpur and Ghotki, the restriction will apply from September 13 to 17.