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Pillion riding to be banned in Karachi, other Sindh cities

Ban will not be applicable to women and children below the age of 12

By Kamran Razi

September 22, 2023

Motorists riding motorbikes along a streetwear facemasks as a preventive measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus, in Karachi on October 29, 2020. — AFP/Files

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a ban on pillion riding in Karachi and other districts of the province on account of 'Chup Tazia' processions taking place on September 25 and Eid Milad-un-Nabi events on September 29.

The order — issued by the Home Department — came in response to a letter from the Sindh police chief, who had recommended taking immediate measures to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain law and order situation across the province.

“The Government of Sindh, in the exercise of the powers conferred under Section 144 (6) CrPC, do hereby impose a ban on pillion riding of motorcycle/scooter in various zones/districts of the province of Sindh," a notification from the department read.

The ban, however, will not be applicable to women, children below the age of 12 years, senior citizens, journalists, personnel of law enforcement agencies, security agencies in uniform, and employees of the essential services.

Karachi

S. No	District	Duration	Areas
1	Central	11 and 12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Whole areas of district
2	East	8, 11, and 12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Whole areas of district
3	South Zone	7-8 Rabi-ul-Awal and 11-12 Rabi-ul-Awal	District South, City, and Keamari

Hyderabad

S. No	District	Duration	Areas
1	Hyderabad	11 and 12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Entire district
2	Dadu	11 and 12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Entire district

Sukkur

S. No	District	Duration	Areas
1	Sukkur	11 and 12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Whole district Sukkur
2	Khairpur	8-12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Whole district Khairpur
3	Ghotki	12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Whole district Ghotki

Larkana

S. No	District	Duration	Areas
1	Larkana	12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Larkana city, Ratodero city, Naudero city, Barkani city, Dokri city, and Badeh city
2	Kamber	12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Kamber, Shahdadkot city
3	Jacobabad	12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Jacobabad city, Thul city, Garhi Khairo city
4	Kashmore	12 Rabi-ul-Awal	Kashmore, Kandhkot