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District government imposes ban on pillion riding

HAFIZABAD - District government has imposed a ban on pillion riding, standing on the roofs of houses and shops on the routs of mourning processions under section 144 of Pakistan Penal Code in the Hafizabad on 10th of Muharram.
A notification has been issued here in this regard. Meanwhile, Hafizabad District Police Officer Tariq Chohan said the violators of section 144 PPC and creating hurdles in the law and order situation would be dealt with iron hand.
Talking to media men

Pillion riding ban proposed for Moharram

LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Muhammad Aslam Tareen on Wednesday has proposed a ban on pillion riding during preliminary days of Muharram-ul-Haram.
CCPO also appealed to the Ulema to restrict loud speakers' use at mosques and imambargaahs, and that sermons should emphasize peace and solidarity among the people. He expressed these views, while talking to a 15-member delegation of Shia Ulema at his office under the leadership of Haider Ali Mirza. CCPO said foolproof

Pillion riding allowed in Karachi after two years

KARACHI: The Sindh government has lifted the ban on pillion riding in Karachi, a notification issued by the provincial Home Department said on Tuesday.
The ban was imposed in 2008, but the government made exception for the people on special occasions, such as eids. It is uncertain as to how long the government would stick to the decision, as it is likely to re-impose it during the upcoming month of Muharram.
The ban has not only remained a social and political issue in the