Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah announced plans to ban rickshaws from seven more major roads in Karachi, ARY News reported.
Speaking to the media, DIG Shah said the new restrictions will be rolled out under a modern traffic management strategy aimed at ensuring smoother flow of vehicles and stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
He confirmed that the next phase of the campaign will target an additional seven major roads where rickshaws will be banned, though he did not specify the exact locations.
To support the plan, the Traffic Engineering Bureau—previously dormant—has now been reactivated and separated from the Karachi Development Authority (KDA). Additionally, a new automated e-challan system is set to be introduced next month, enabling more efficient and tech-driven enforcement of traffic regulations.
Meanwhile, Rizwan Irfan, President of the Electronic Dealers Association, voiced concern over ongoing parking problems in the city’s Mobile Market area. He urged city officials to develop new parking spaces around Jahangir Park to ease pressure on surrounding roads.