KARACHI: (HRNW) Commissioner Iftikhar Ali Shallwani has announced to lift ban on pillion riding in Karachi on the New Year’s eve over the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, ARY News reported on Tuesday.
In his statement to the media, Iftikhar Ali Shallwani said the ban on pillion riding is being lifted following orders of Sindh chief minister. He asked citizens to exhibit responsibility by celebrating the new year in a civilised way.
The commissioner added that imposition of the ban will remain unchanged on one-wheeling, possession of flammable substances and exhibition of arms, however, the notification regarding the restriction on pillion riding will be withdrawn.
Earlier on Monday, the Sindh government had imposed Section 144 in the metropolis on eve of New Year.
In his statement to the media, Iftikhar Ali Shallwani said the ban on pillion riding is being lifted following orders of Sindh chief minister. He asked citizens to exhibit responsibility by celebrating the new year in a civilised way.
The commissioner added that imposition of the ban will remain unchanged on one-wheeling, possession of flammable substances and exhibition of arms, however, the notification regarding the restriction on pillion riding will be withdrawn.
Earlier on Monday, the Sindh government had imposed Section 144 in the metropolis on eve of New Year.
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