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Ban on arms, pillion-riding
[DAWN] The Sindh government on Friday imposed a ban on pillion-riding and carrying of weapons in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... , Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas and Larkana for five days to ensure security on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, a bigwig said. The official added that cellphone services might be suspended on 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. A notification issued by the home department stated that the ban on pillion-riding had been imposed starting from the midnight of Friday and Saturday and it would remain in force till Jan 15. Similarly, during these days carrying and exhibiting of weapons would not be allowed as the authorities have cancelled special permits to carry arms till Jan 15. Posted by: Fred 2014-01-12 |
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