KARACHI: The Sindh home department on Friday imposed a ban on pillion riding in the province which will commence on 8th Muharram till the 10th as part of security arrangements on the account of Muharram.
According to a notification, the government has banned pillion riding from 8th Muharram till the 10th. The notification also bans public display of weapons and the misuse of loudspeakers. This step is taken by the government to maintain law and order in the province. The ban is not applicable on women, children, the elderly and journalists. However, the government has not announced whether cellular services will be suspended or not on account of Ashura.