Daily Times

Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi has imposed various restrictions in the Kiamari district including Section 144.

According to reports, the restrictions include a complete ban on dumping debris, garbage, and cutting mangrove forests within the district’s boundaries.

To protect mangroves and coastal land from encroachments in Karachi, Section 144 has been enforced, as per the notification.

Anyone found involved in these illegal activities will face legal action. Violators will be charged under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code, the notification stated.

The restrictions will remain in effect from December 23, 2024, to February 2, 2025. The measures were implemented upon the request of Deputy Commissioner Kiamari, Tariq Hussain Chandio.

Back on December 15, 2024 Section 144 was imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa’s Bannu for seven days. As per details, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdul Hameed announced the imposition of Section 144 across the district for seven days, effective immediately. The restrictions included a ban on carrying weapons, double riding on motorcycles, and the use of tinted vehicle windows. The Bannu DC clarified that these measures were implemented in connection with the anti-polio campaign.

Similarly, in October 2024, the Karachi administration imposed Section 144 in the city for two days, banning gatherings and rallies. According to a notification issued here, the ban was in effect on October 18 and 19.