Pillion ridding (double sawari) has been banned in Lahore on 9th and 10th Muharram. According to the announcement made by Punjab government the ban is imposed because of security concerns. On exit and entry points of Lahore strict security measures has been taken by Punjab Police.
It is to be mentioned that in Karachi pillion riding ban is on force from last 25th November and the reason given by Government of Sindh is same that to maintain law and order this ban is vital.
The Balochistan government has also imposed ban on pillion riding in the Quetta which is from 1st Muharram-ul-Haram to 10th.