Sindh bans daytime entry of dumpers in Karachi

The decision was made during high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Secretary on the directives of CM Sindh

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The Sindh government has imposed a ban on dumpers entering Karachi during daytime in response to the rising number of traffic accidents in the city.

Under the new restriction, dumpers will be allowed entry only between 11 PM and 6 AM, officials announced.

The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah on the directives of Chief Minister Sindh.

The meeting was attended by Karachi Commissioner, Additional IG Karachi, Secretary Transport, DIG Traffic, and other senior officials. Authorities have also ordered the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) to shift its operations to nighttime within three months to reduce congestion and accidents.

Additionally, a physical verification process for all heavy vehicles and their drivers operating in the city will be launched. Officials also decided that all commercial vehicles must obtain a certified QR code from the transport department for identification.

The Sindh Chief Secretary directed the Water Board to regulate its water tanker operations and instructed motorcyclists to wear helmets. He also ordered traffic police to intensify enforcement of traffic laws.

To raise public awareness, the Sindh Information Department has been tasked with launching a media campaign on traffic regulations. Authorities have also decided to increase fines by four times for traffic violations and take stricter action against reckless driving, including registering FIRs against offenders.

The Sindh government also approved the launch of the Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS) across the province. The transport department has been ordered to begin implementation to ensure roadworthy vehicles are on the streets.

During the briefing, traffic police officials revealed that 65% of vehicles in Karachi are motorcycles, and 55% of accidents involve motorcyclists.

Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah noted that the primary cause of traffic accidents is the lack of enforcement of heavy vehicle regulations. He instructed DIG Traffic to improve Karachi’s traffic conditions within one month and ensure strict implementation of traffic laws.