STAFF REPORTER
With the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the province, any type of pillion riding has been banned in the province, women and children included.A notification has been issued by the Sindh Home Department stating that pillion riding on motorcycle was banned during lockdown but now women and children are also banned from pillion riding on a motorcycle. The directive states that all previous exemptions in this regard have been withdrawn and no form of pillion riding is permitted.According to Sindh Home Department, all the officers and servicemen of Karachi Police will ensure the imposition of the ban and will take appropriate action against the violators. Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had expressed concern regarding the growing number of coronavirus cases in Karachi’s densely populated areas of East and South. In a video message, he said that recommendations are being formulated for facilitating the traders. Murai Ali Shah said that the prices of petroleum products have dropped substantially and the space that Federal government has received should be transferred onto the people. He announced to provide huge cuts in provincial excise taxes to businesses and traders.Murad Ali Shah appealed to the federal government, saying that by giving interest-free loans to traders, the problems of small businessmen would be solved. Home-delivery service for small businesses was allowed during the meeting with traders.
