The ban on pillion riding would be lifted from today (Friday). A Sindh Home Department statement on Thursday said the directive to this effect was issued by Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan to Additional Chief Secretary (Home) eeping in view the inconvenience of the people. The minister also denied that hotels were asked to close by midnight and there was no truth in such reports. Wassan directed the police to enhance security at public places and take stern action against criminals. He also called for increasing police patrolling, snap-checking and deployment of plain-clothed police personnel at public places.