QUETTA – The Balochistan government has banned public transport from operating at night across the province.
Under the new rule, buses and other public transport will not be allowed on highways from 5pm to 5am. Companies violating the ban will have their route permits cancelled.
The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Provincial Transport Secretary Muhammad Hayat Kakar, attended by representatives of transporters. The meeting agreed to follow the Home Department’s order to restrict night travel.
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Mr Kakar said all deputy commissioners had been told to take steps to stop public transport from running during the night.
Transport companies have also been directed to install tracking devices in their vehicles, hire security guards, and follow the government’s anti-smuggling measures.
