Karachi: Ban on pillion riding in Karachi has been lifted for three days on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, says Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
Talking to media person during his visit to various Karachi markets and Eid bazaars, Malik said he will remain in Karachi till the restoration of peace in the tense financial hub of Pakistan, and also announced to celebrate Eid in Karachi.
During the visit he also met with duty officers and appreciated their performances to save the lives of the residents, and to hi ups boost their morals.
It is pertinent to mention here that Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wasan had earlier announced that pillion riding ban will be lifted on Eid but due to tense situation he could not announced the decisions but Malik by taking the advantage of Wasan’s visit to Islamabad lifted the ban.
Sources said that Malik announcement was just to improve his declining credibility among masses, especially in Karachi.
