The Karachi administration has imposed a two-month ban on the excavation of roads and footpaths across the city.
The Commissioner Karachi has issued a notification under Section 144, enforcing a complete prohibition on road cutting and digging of pavements for a period of two months.
According to the notification, Section 144 has been imposed to curb illegal excavation activities. The ban will apply to utility service providers, private individuals and all development projects operating within the city.
However, exemptions will be granted to those carrying out work with prior approval from the Sindh government and in accordance with traffic police guidelines.
The notification further states that violators will face legal action under Section 144, and criminal cases will also be registered against those found in breach of the ban.
