Polio drive: Ban on pillion riding extended till March 23 in Karachi
Ban extended for seven days
Earlier on January 19, the provincial government had imposed a three-day ban on pillion riding following an attack on a polio team in the city. PHOTO: PPI
KARACHI:
Ahead of a polio drive in Karachi, the government of Sindh on Monday extended a ban on pillion riding for another seven days.
The ban was extended till March 23 with effect from Tuesday 12am due to the threat to polio workers in Karachi.
The Sindh home ministry issued the notification regarding the ban after Karachi police chief requested to ensure the smooth running of the campaign.
The campaign was halted last year due to deadly attacks on the polio teams in Qayyumabad, Banaras, Baldia and Saeedabad.
The government warned that those violating the bans will be jailed.
Ahead of a polio drive in Karachi, the government of Sindh on Monday extended a ban on pillion riding for another seven days.
The ban was extended till March 23 with effect from Tuesday 12am due to the threat to polio workers in Karachi.
The Sindh home ministry issued the notification regarding the ban after Karachi police chief requested to ensure the smooth running of the campaign.
The campaign was halted last year due to deadly attacks on the polio teams in Qayyumabad, Banaras, Baldia and Saeedabad.
The government warned that those violating the bans will be jailed.