Tag: karachi traffic police

  • Traffic police in Karachi to suspend challan issuance from 5pm to Iftar

    Traffic police in Karachi to suspend challan issuance from 5pm to Iftar

    In his inaugural address at the Scout Auditorium, the newly appointed Chief of Metropolitan Traffic Police, DIG Ahmed Nawaz Cheema, stressed the importance of fostering a positive relationship with the public among traffic officials.

    Under his directive, traffic officers are prohibited from issuing challans between 5pm and Iftar, with the aim of ensuring smooth traffic flow to facilitate citizens’ journey home.

    Instead of immediately penalising families for traffic violations, Cheema advocates for a more lenient approach, urging officers to issue warnings in such cases. He stressed the gravity of one-way violations, highlighting their potential to cause accidents and disrupt traffic flow, and highlighted the need for strict enforcement.

    Furthermore, Cheema underscored that any misconduct or confrontation by officers will result in disciplinary action. Challan officers are instructed to only issue fines for moving violations, while addressing the issue of obstructive parking by cars, rickshaws, and motorcycles.

    According to Express News, to enhance accountability and transparency, officers are required to wear body-worn cameras during challan issuance. Additionally, Cheema has mandated unity among officers and officials.

    Among other directives, strict adherence to the fast lane on Shahrah-e-Faisal and the utilisation of designated bike lanes by motorcyclists are enforced. Moreover, the removal of illegally parked six and nine-seater rickshaws has been ordered.

    Cheema has instructed all sections to prominently display timing boards for vehicle lifting in their respective areas, with vehicles only to be towed in cases of double or illegal parking.

  • Pak vs Australia: What’s the traffic plan for Karachi?

    Pak vs Australia: What’s the traffic plan for Karachi?

    Pakistan and Australia will face each other in the second Test at the National Stadium, Karachi, today (March 12). To maintain a smooth flow of traffic in the city, the traffic police have developed a traffic plan.

    Which routes will be closed?

    The route from Liaquatabad via the Hassan Square Flyover on National Stadium Road. An alternative, route from University Road can be taken to reach your destination. However, Hassan Square traffic from Stadium Road will continue as usual.

    Heavy traffic:

    From the Millennium Mall to New Town, all sorts of heavy traffic will be prohibited. To avoid any disruption, the public is asked to comply with law enforcement agencies and traffic cops.

    They should not park vehicles on any service road or main road.

    Guidelines for Parking:

    Residents of Central and West districts via Liaquatabad No 10 can park their cars and motorcycles at the Hakim Saeed Ground adjacent to the Baitul Mukarram Masjid on University Road.

    Residents of New Karachi, Federal B Area and Gulshan should park their vehicles at the above-mentioned location via Napa. Residents of East, Malir and Korangi districts will park their vehicles at the above location via Drigh Road, Millennium Mall and Nipa.

    Residents of District South, City, Sharea-e-Faisal or People’s Chowrangi, via Jail Road, can park their cars and motorcycles at the Hakim Saeed Ground.

    Spectators will be transported from parking points to the stadium via shuttle bus service.

    What’s the security plan?

    More than 5,000 personnel have been deployed in the city for security duty.

    Dr Maqsood Ahmed, chief of the Sindh Police Security Division, on Thursday, said that the comprehensive security plan had been prepared by the Security Division for the second Test.

    The first Test match between both the teams ended in a draw. However, Australian opener David Warner said that he is hopeful of a result-producing wicket in Karachi Test against Pakistan, which is being played today.

  • Women traffic police officers deployed in Karachi

    Karachi Traffic Police has deployed female police officers for the first time in the city. Geo news has reported that four female traffic wardens have been deployed at Sharah-e-Faisal and Clifton areas.

    The deployed female police officers are also trained motorcyclists. The duty of these officers include “monitoring the traffic and spreading awareness among motorcyclists”. They are also expected to assist people with broken cars and call for further assistance if required.

    As per traffic police officials, the female traffic police officers do not have the authority to issue challans or charge people for disobeying traffic regulations.

    A video of the newly deployed female traffic police officers was shared by the Karachi Traffic Police on social media.