Islamabad’s civil administration has imposed a ban on pillion riding as part of security arrangements implemented ahead of the New Year.
According to details, DC Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, has notified the implementation of Section 144, under which pillion riding in the federal capital will remain prohibited from 6 PM on 31 December to 2 AM on 1 January.
نئے سال کی آمد پہ وفاقی دارالحکومت میں ڈبل سواری پہ پابندی لگادی گئی,ڈپٹی کمشنر اسلام آباد
ڈبل سواری پہ پابندی کا اطلاق 31 دسمبر کی شام 6 بجے سے ہوگا،ضلعی انتظامیہ نے نئے سال پہ ہلڑ بازی سے عوام الناس اور قیمتی جانیں بچانے کیلئے دفعہ 144 نافذ کی@ICTA_GoP @ICT_Police pic.twitter.com/7ZX3izuW3j— Office of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad (@dcislamabad) December 30, 2022
Meanwhile, security is on high alert in the federal capital. Islamabad Police has set up checkpoints all over the city to maintain peace and law and order. A number of countries have already advised their citizens in Pakistan against unnecessary movement during the festive period.
Earlier, it was reported that Commissioner Karachi, Muhammad Iqbal Memon, banned pillion riding on 31 December and 1 January. The Commissioner issued stern directions to Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Assistant Commissioners (ACs) to take stern action against those violating the ban and book them under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
However, Sindh’s Information Minister, Sharjeel Memon, has clarified that there is no ban on pillion riding in the city, requesting people to enjoy New Year without aerial firing, road blockages, and one-wheeling.
Public message by government of sindh : There is no ban on pillion riding on bikes in karachi. People may celebrate New year but it’s humble request no areal firing, no blockages of roads and no one wheeling. Your security is our utmost priority.
— Sharjeel Inam Memon (@sharjeelinam) December 31, 2022
In a related development, Karachi Police announced that Seaview will remain open to the citizens on New Year. In recent years, the police used to put Seaview off limits in order to prevent citizens from celebrating the New Year there.
