Karachi’s Traffic Chaos: Rickshaws Banned on 25 Major Roads
The Sindh government has taken a significant step to alleviate the city’s notorious traffic congestion by banning rickshaws and chingchis on 25 major roads in Karachi. According to a notification issued under section 144, the ban will be enforced from February 22, 2026.
The Commissioner of Karachi stated that the ban aims to reduce traffic accidents and congestion, thereby improving the city’s traffic flow. The Motorway Police spokesperson confirmed that three individuals were injured in a recent accident and have been shifted to a hospital.
Meanwhile, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader, Faisal Karim Kundi, praised the Christian community’s contributions, saying they are a beacon of joint progress. Earlier, the Islamabad Express train’s bogie broke down at Lala Musa Station.
In a separate incident, a fire broke out in a factory at the Landhi Export Processing Zone in Karachi. The Fire Brigade successfully brought the blaze under control.
In Lahore, a total of 591 cases of violence against women were registered in 2025. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will hold a 75% share sale today as part of its restructuring efforts.
In Sindh, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting to discuss the province’s development strategy and investment plans. The meeting approved the comprehensive development policy for the upcoming fiscal year.
In Islamabad, Vice Prime Minister Asim Dar presided over a meeting of the Consular Services, during which the consular services were reviewed.
Notably, there has been a decline in fatalities due to traffic accidents in Karachi over the past six months.
Former Prime Minister Fazlur Rahman stated that the 26th Amendment was passed with consensus but became contentious, while the 27th Amendment was unilateral and used coercion to secure a two-thirds majority. His death was due to suicide, as confirmed by a Los Angeles medical examiner.
In Lahore, a close-knit family gathered for the wedding of Saira Nawaz and Ghayas Khan. Pakistani police officer Sherebanu Naveed is once again making headlines on social media.
In a heated match, Indian players allegedly provoked Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final. In a separate incident, a woman in Uttar Pradesh, India, was arrested for murdering her husband and then disposing of his body in a canal and the Ganges River.
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