The Sindh government has imposed a daytime ban on the entry of dumpers in Karachi, effective immediately.
As per the new policy, dumpers will only be allowed to enter the city between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
The decision has been taken to reduce road accidents caused by heavy vehicles and improve traffic flow in the city.
Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Haider Shah chaired an emergency meeting to discuss traffic issues, which was attended by IG Sindh Police, Commissioner Karachi, Additional IG Karachi, Secretary Transport, DIG Traffic, and other officials.
It was decided that all large vehicles and their drivers would undergo physical verification to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Additionally, all vehicles operating in Karachi must obtain a QR Code-certified certificate from the Transport Department.
The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board has been directed to shift its operations to nighttime within three months.
The Secretary Transport has also been instructed to inspect all Karachi Water and Sewerage Board tankers within a month to ensure safety and compliance with traffic laws.
The Chief Secretary stressed the importance of road safety for motorcyclists, directing traffic police to strictly enforce helmet-wearing regulations. Reckless driving will result in fines and FIRs to ensure accountability.
He stated that the lack of enforcement of heavy traffic laws is a major cause of accidents, which is why the Sindh government has decided to launch a Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS) across the province.
During the meeting, it was revealed that 65% of vehicles in Karachi are motorcycles, and 55% of all road accidents involve motorcyclists.
In response, the DIG Traffic has been directed to improve Karachi’s traffic situation within a month and ensure strict implementation of road safety regulations.
The Chief Secretary also emphasized the need for a well-structured traffic management system and ordered the revival of the Traffic Engineering Bureau.
