Section 144 imposed in Karachi for two months
On the directives of Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi Section 144 has been imposed in the SITE area and Keamari districts for two months, limiting several activities to keep public order and traffic control.
The new rules will stay in place until June 24 and include a ban on encroachments on green belts, public spaces, sidewalks, and on dumping debris in these areas.
Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi had earlier put Section 144 in place to control the movement of heavy traffic in Karachi. According to this order, heavy vehicles are banned from entering the city between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM to help reduce road accidents. This restriction also applies to freight vehicles.
Authorities have been instructed to strictly enforce the rules and take action against anyone who violates them. Recent reports confirmed that Section 144 will remain in effect across Karachi from April 17 to June 16, 2025, to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety. Anyone caught breaking the rules could face legal action under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Earlier, Section 144 was also enforced for one day before a political party’s rally, following the Commissioner’s orders. This was done to maintain law and order and to prevent any possible security threats.
Karachiites were advised to cooperate and avoid participating in unauthorized gatherings. It was pertinent to mention here that Karachi reported a staggering 16,977 street crime incidents in the first three months of 2025.
According to the Citizen-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), the crimes included mobile phone snatching, motorcycle theft, and carjacking, with 4,298 mobile phones, 11,982 motorcycles, and 537 cars stolen or robbed between Janu 1 and March 31.
This imposition aims to control the crimes and traffic disturbance.
