Pillion riding banned in Karachi, major cities of Sindh

The ban has been imposed keeping in light of the Chup Tazia processions

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KARACHI: The Sindh Government banned pillion riding in Karachi and major cities of the province, on Tuesday, in light of the Chup Tazia processions. 

A notification issued by the Sindh Home Department stated that pillion riding was banned in Karachi and 'all major cities of Sindh' due to the security situation in light of the Chup Tazia processions that will be held on Wednesday across the province.

The ban on pillion riding will come into effect from 12:00 AM Tuesday night to 12:00 AM Wednesday night.

The ban will be imposed in Karachi Division, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nausharo Feroze and Jamshoro Districts.