Traffic authorities in Karachi have unveiled a comprehensive traffic management plan for Ramadan to ensure smooth flow and facilitate commuters during peak hours before iftar.
According to the DIG Traffic, water tankers will be banned across the city from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm to reduce congestion on major roads. The traffic police also warned that strict action will be taken against footpath encroachments, illegal parking, pushcarts, and rickshaws that disrupt traffic movement.
“Maintaining smooth traffic movement in the city and helping citizens reach home on time for iftar remain the top priorities,” officials said.
As part of the plan, special traffic personnel will be deployed at major roads, intersections, and key junctions throughout Karachi during rush hours. SSPs will remain on the field, while DSPs monitor operations from control rooms to ensure efficient traffic management.
A zero-tolerance policy will be enforced for vehicles and motorcycles without number plates. Additionally, rickshaws will be restricted from busy markets, with 26 Qingqi rickshaw routes remaining off-limits. Motorcycles found double- or triple-parked will have their wheels chained, which can only be released after issuing an e-challan.
To enhance enforcement, traffic officers will be equipped with modern tablets for issuing digital e-challans, ensuring transparent and effective control during the holy month of Ramadan.
