Karachi (December 31, 2017): Residents of Karachi will be celebrating New Year’s Eve tonight without having to traverse through containers placed in and around the city’s Defence locality.
The ‘good news’ came late Saturday night as Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal visited different areas of the city to review security measures for New Year’s Eve.
Siyal visited various areas near the metropolis’ Defence and Clifton locales, including Sea View, and mentioned — while speaking to the media — that he has ordered the removal of the said containers.
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“No containers will be placed on the roads before New Year’s Eve,” he told journalists, adding that none of the roads will be blocked with or without the use of containers.
The minister, however, has advised police to put into effect Section 144 as New Year approaches and check if it is being properly implemented.
Talking about activities forbidden on the New Year, Siyal commented that he has advised action be taken against anyone engaged in aerial firing or one-wheeling as well as those who ride motorcycles without silencers.
“I, myself, will be there to monitor roads around Sea View,” he commented, adding that he will be celebrating the arrival of 2018 on the roads, alongside Karachiites.
The minister, however, advised police to put into effect Section 144 to take action against those indulging in aerial firing or one-wheeling as well as those who ride motorcycles without silencers.
“I, myself, will be there to monitor roads around Sea View,” he commented.
The minister added that being a Muslim he will not be celebrating New Year but will ensure that residents, who do wish to celebrate, are provided adequate facilities.
Later, on Sunday morning, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah visited different areas of the city to monitor the ongoing development projects.
During his visit, Shah directed the South DIG to ensure no containers block access to Sea View Beach. “The citizens of Karachi are responsible and will not create problems,” he asserted.
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