Government of Sindh has once again imposed a ban on pillion riding for 17 days in Karachi, Hyderabad and Khairpur on the pretext of maintaining law and order during the month of Muharram. This ban will only add misery to the life of common man as we all know that killings will continue in Karachi as usual and the Sindh government will not hold anyone responsible for the loss of innocent lives.
The Supreme Court said in one of its recent judgements that no one was allowed to take, obey or act on unofficial orders of their superiors.
To cover up their poor performance, Sindh government and police have been using this tactic of imposing ban on pillion riding with zero percent success. I think it is high time that the Supreme Court took notice of this ban which is frequently imposed and ordered the Sindh government that if the situation did not improve in 17 days, this ban should be termed as the last ban.
Such a ban does not bring improvement in law and order but definitely brings lot of money in the pockets of our policemen.
M RAFIQUE ZAKARIA
Karachi
