Section 144 Imposed in Karachi: Here’s why
Section 144 Enforced to Ensure Public Safety During New Year Celebrations
KARACHi: Karachi Commissioner has imposed Section 144 in the city for two days, effective from December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
A notification issued by the commissioner prohibits aerial firing and fireworks during New Year celebrations. Strict legal action will be taken against those violating the directives.
The enforcement of Section 144 aims to ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the New Year festivities.
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In light of the New Year celebrations, the Karachi Traffic Police have unveiled a detailed traffic plan.
This follows the earlier issuance of Section 144, which will remain in effect for two days, from December 31 to January 1, 2025, as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.
The traffic advisory emphasized the importance of carrying original identification documents, as vehicles will be allowed to proceed only upon verification of these documents.
The authorities have urged all road users to comply with the instructions to avoid any inconvenience.
Key routes for commuters:
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- Korangi: Use Korangi Road, Sunset Boulevard, Ghazri Bridge, Saudi Signal, Khayaban-e-Shamshir, McDonald’s Sea View Road.
- North Nazimabad, Gulbarg, Liaquatabad, Gulshan Iqbal, New Karachi: MA Jinnah Road, Garden Road, Zeb-ul-Nasa Road, Awari Light Signal, Sindh Club Chowk, Tin Talwar, McDonald’s Sea View Road.
- Gadap, Bin Qasim, Landhi, Korangi, Shah Faisal, Jamshed Road, Saddar: Shara Faisal, Sindh Club Chowk, Tin Talwar, Race Course Signal, Chaudhry Khaliq-ul-Zaman Road, Ghazri Pul, Khayaban Shamsher, McDonald’s Sea View.
- Jinnah Bridge open: Traffic from Boat Basin, Bilawal House Chowrangi, and Marine Road (Hyperstar) to McDonald’s Sea View via Mai Kolachi.
- Road closures:
- PIDC Chowk (Ziauddin Road) to Ziauddin Bridge Lucky Signal.
- PIDC Chowk to Club Road.
- Bilawal Chowrangi to Bahria Underpass.
- 26th Street from Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mausoleum.=
- Heavy traffic restrictions: Tankers, dumpers, and trucks prohibited on Maripur Road towards Jinnah Bridge and Mai Kolachi; redirected via River Road or Shara Pakistan.
- Parking restrictions: No parking on Shara Faisal, Abdullah Haroon Road, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Mai Kolachi Road, Korangi Road, and MT Khan Road.
- Strict action on reckless driving: Vehicles without silencers and reckless driving will lead to legal action.
- Aerial firing warning: Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odhu warns against aerial firing, with attempted murder charges for violators.
- Safety emphasis: Police urging cooperation to ensure safe and smooth New Year celebrations.
In addition to these traffic measures, Karachi’s Police Chief, Javed Alam Odhu, issued a stern warning against aerial firing during the New Year celebrations. He emphasized that strict action would be taken against individuals engaging in such activities, and cases of attempted murder would be filed against those involved in firing into the air
