The ban on heavy vehicles entering Karachi during daytime hours has been extended for an additional two months, according to a notification issued by Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi under Section 144. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to enter the city between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, with exemptions for vehicles transporting water, oil, oxygen, medical supplies, and other essential goods. The restriction also fully applies to the route from the Super Highway to Mauripur via Jinnah Avenue, while industrial areas have been granted limited relaxation for dumpers equipped with tracking systems.
Law enforcement authorities are authorized to take legal action against those violating these rules. The extension takes effect immediately and will remain in force until February 22. The measure aims to reduce traffic congestion and prevent road accidents across the city. This follows an earlier blanket ban on dumpers and water tankers imposed in November after the Razzaqabad traffic incident, as confirmed by DIG Pir Muhammad Shah.
