Pakistan
Sindh govt bans pillion riding in province on Rabiul Awwal 12
Karachi: The Sindh government on Monday imposed a ban on pillion riding in the province on the occasion of Rabiul Awwal 12.
According to a notification issued by the home department, a ban has been imposed on pillion riding in all cities on October 19.
"In the backdrop of numerous threat alerts of disruption of law and order during various events of Rabi ul Awal, there is a need for imposing ban under Section 144 Cr.PC on pillion riding for one day on 12th Rabi ul Awal 1443 Hijri i.e. October 19, 2021," the notification read.
The home department further added that the ban won't apply to women, children below the age of 12 years, senior citizens, personnel of law enforcement agencies/security agencies in uniform, employees of essential services, and journalists subject to showing their press card/service card.
Pakistan will mark Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) on October 19 as the moon for the holy month has been sighted in the country.