1 week Ago By Our Staff Reporter
KARACHI - Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday said that the Sindh government was actively working to address Karachi’s traffic problems. Illegal bus stands that had been operating in the city for the past 40 years were dismantled, with all bus stands now relocated outside the city to the Bus Terminal. For the first time, a free shuttle service has been introduced to transport passengers to the terminal.
Work is progressing on the new Red Line and Yellow Line BRT projects to enhance travel options for millions of citizens in Karachi. By the end of December 2024, the Green Line service will also be transferred to the Government of Sindh. Addressing a press conference here at the Directorate of Electronic and Social Media, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the Excise Department is currently conducting a campaign to check unregistered and tax-defaulting vehicles across Sindh.
In November alone till to date, the department inspected 22,103 vehicles. Among them, 115 were found to be unregistered, while 1,304 were tax defaulters and were subsequently taken into custody. Documents of 1,472 vehicles were seized.
A total of 10065000 rupees in tax was collected from the tax-defaulter vehicles, along with fines amounting to 873000 rupees, resulting in a total collection of 10938000 rupees. He stated that, for the first time in Pakistan’s history, Sindh is set to enforce a policy where no unregistered vehicle will be allowed on the road. Legislation is being introduced to ensure that no unregistered vehicle will operate on the streets.
A bill has already been presented in the Assembly and is currently under review by the Standing Committee. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the second auction of premium number plates, as a fundraising initiative, will be held on December 1. This auction is open to participants from all over Pakistan, not just Sindh.
The proceeds from the auction will be dedicated to building houses for flood victims. Under the Sindh People’s Housing Foundation (SPHF) project, announced by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, homes are being constructed for 210,0000 flood-affected families. He mentioned that an online auction of premium number plates is also underway.
Anyone interested can register and participate by visiting the portal at premiumnumber.excise.gov.
pk. He emphasized that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was currently leading the way in various sectors, including health, housing, and education. The PPP’s efforts have been recognized internationally, with IBA Sukkur receiving an international award and the housing project also earning international accolades.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that international organizations continue to not only commend the work of the Sindh government but are also actively offering their support. AC Sanghar stresses improved facilities for persons with disabilities However, despite these positive developments, there has consistently been propaganda directed against Sindh. He stated that, following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Sindh Police have launched a strict crackdown against the display of illegal number plates, police lights, vehicles with tinted windows, and illegal weapons.
So far, 20 vehicles have been seized, and 18 individuals were detained. A total fine of 15 lakh 63 thousand 440 rupees has been imposed on 1,520 vehicles. Additionally, 27 cases have been registered related to the illegal display of weapons, with 29 weapons confiscated and 34 suspects detained.
Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Excise Narcotics Control Wing has intensified its actions against drugs. For the first time, this wing is being activated dynamically, preparing for a large-scale crackdown in Karachi and Hyderabad. Additional forces are being brought in from other districts to support the effort.
The police will also collaborate with the Narcotics Control Wing wherever needed during the operations. Jamaat-e-Islami to stage protest on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal He warned that the situation is about to get tougher for drug dealers and users, as the crackdown will intensify. He urged them to repent, as enforcement will become more severe each day.
Action will be taken wherever reports are received, whether drugs are used in private gatherings or even at home—no one is above the law. He said operations against drug peddlers have already begun, starting with universities. Some university employees involved in drug supply have been arrested.
Efforts to combat narcotics are ongoing daily. He also urged parents to monitor their children’s activities closely. In response to a question, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon remarked that PTI founder has called for a protest on November 24.
He expressed surprise, questioning the purpose behind this call. According to Memon, Imran Khan claims that certain aspects of the 26th Constitutional Amendment are unfavorable to him, and the PTI has raised concerns about some extensions. Over 130 parking lot cause traffic mess in city | Commissioner reviews measures to alleviate traffic congestion In response to a question, Sindh Senior Minister expressed surprise over Imran Khan’s call for a protest on November 24, and said such protest is surprising.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the entire government machinery is being used, but in Sindh, there is no strict action taken against processions. Even in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, people did not turn out for his protest call. The public has stopped taking Khan’s calls seriously.
The economy is improving, and yet, the PTI leadership seems determined to create chaos. The misbehavior towards former Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa and the tragic incident involving Khawaja Asif are examples of the type of politics PTI has promoted. This kind of politics has dangerous consequences.
In response to another question, Memon stated that the police raided a private channel, and emphasized that the police have the authority to conduct raids anywhere. He offered an apology to the private TV channel if nothing significant was found during the raid. Memon clarified that such news falls under the category of fake news.
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