Karachi: The Home Ministry Sindh has put a ban on pillion riding (double sawari) in the metropolis and Hyderabad city owing law and order situation during the month of Ramzan in both the cities. The pillion riding will be forbidden in Karachi from 19 to 22 Ramadan while in Hyderabad pillion riding would strictly be prohibited from 20 to 22 Ramazan.
It is to mention here that the decision might have taken place because of martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (R.A) on 21st Ramazan. The official notification has been issued from the Home Ministry in this regard.
Meanwhile, a wave of disappointment has been spread among the residents of both the cities as they would now face much difficulties in travelling.