Pillion riding banned in Karachi, Islamabad ahead of New Year's Eve

KARACHI: The Sindh Home Department will impose Section 144 in the metropolis from Monday midnight to curb raucous festivities on New Year's Eve, according to a notification.

Section 144, according to the notification from the department, went into effect from midnight (Monday) and would remain in effect till January 1. Pillion riding will also be banned after its implementation immediately.

The notification further said youngsters cause trouble to citizens and create traffic jams in the city on the occasion of New Year. "Youngsters from different parts of the city in Cars riding motorcycles without silencers throng to seaview which creates traffic jam and inconvenience to the residents of the area," it said.

The government has also banned the display of weapons, aerial firing, and the use of firearms on the occasion of the new year.

Islamabad Police announces plan for New Year's Eve

Islamabad Police has also announced its plan of action for New Year festivities. 

"Action will be taken against one wheeling, riding bikes without silencers, driving cars or bikes without a number plate," a spokesperson for the Islamabad police said.

"Hooliganism will not be allowed in the capital at any cost," he added. 

Imposition of Section 144 and a ban on show of arms is already in place in the capital, he recalled.