KARACHI (HRNW): To manage the massive influx of shoppers during the Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr season, DIG Traffic Karachi, Syed Pir Muhammad Shah, has announced a detailed traffic management plan effective immediately. Additional personnel and Section Officers have been deployed across major commercial hubs to perform duties from 7:00 PM until the conclusion of late-night business activities.
Restricted Zones for Rickshaws and Taxis
To prevent congestion, rickshaws and taxis are strictly prohibited from entering several key corridors. Commuters are advised to use the following diversions:
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Tariq Road & Bahadurabad: No entry for rickshaws and taxis from Allah Wali Chowrangi to Ittehad Signal. Commercial vehicles should divert from Allah Wali toward Noorani Signal, Medi-Care, and Shaheed-e-Millat Road.
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Saddar & Empress Market: Prohibited from Fawwara Chowk to GPO and Singer Chowk to Zainab Market. Use alternative routes via M.R. Kayani Chowk, Sarwar Shaheed Road, or Tibet Center.
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M.A. Jinnah Road: Prohibited from Tibet Chowk to Eidgah Chowk (Jama Cloth Market). Use Court Road or Fresco Chowk via Urdu Bazar instead.
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Rashid Minhas Road: Prohibited on the main artery. Commercial vehicles must use Sarfaraz Ghouri Road via Sajan Kanta.
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Millennium Mall Area: Traffic from Drigh Road will be diverted to NIPA via the Millennium Bridge; no rickshaw/taxi entry allowed under the bridge.
Area-Specific Diversions for Heavy/Commercial Traffic
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Hyderi Market: In case of heavy congestion, commercial traffic from North Karachi will be diverted from Five Star Chowrangi to Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan and Lundi Kotal. Traffic from Board Office should use KDA Chowrangi toward Ziauddin Chowrangi.
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Clifton: If congestion occurs at Clifton Bridge, traffic should use Teen Talwar and Race Course or Chaudhry Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road. Traffic from KPT Underpass should divert through Bath Island.
Zero Tolerance for Illegal Stands
DIG Traffic Syed Pir Muhammad Shah emphasized that no illegal rickshaw or taxi stands will be allowed near any supermarkets or malls across the city. The public is requested to cooperate with the traffic police and strictly follow the designated routes to ensure disciplined traffic flow during the festive season.
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