Ban on pillion riding imposed in Karachi, all exemptions withdrawn

Saman SiddiquiApril 18, 2020

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The Sindh home department has imposed a blanket ban on pillion riding in Karachi.

According to the new notification, issued on Saturday, all exemptions previously given have been withdrawn.

Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon has directed to ensure a strict imposition of the ban.

Journalists, policemen and elderly citizens were previously exempted from the ban.

Strict action will be taken against the ones violating it.

Saman SiddiquiApril 18, 2020

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Saman Siddiqui

Saman Siddiqui, A freelance journalist with a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication and MS in Peace and Conflict Studies. Associated with the media industry since 2006. Experience in various capacities including Program Host, Researcher, News Producer, Documentary Making, Voice Over, Content Writing Copy Editing, and Blogging, and currently associated with OyeYeah since 2018, working as an Editor.