The ban on pillion riding has been re-imposed in Karachi from Sunday night.

The Sindh government has banned pillion riding in the city, notification has been issued.

The decision to ban pillion riding in the metropolis was taken at a meeting of the Sindh home department in view of the worsening law and order situation in Karachi.

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that those who violate the law will be dealt with sternly.

The ban will remain effective for seven days initially.