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Sindh directs govt officials to pay e-challans from own pockets
- Several violations committed by officials driving govt vehicles.
- Challans issued over unfastened seatbelt and tinted glasses, etc.
- Administrative departments requested to ensure strict compliance.
The Sindh government has directed all government officials to pay their e-challan traffic fines from their own pockets after noting a rise in violations across various departments, The News reported on Sunday.
Officials said that since the launch of the e-challan system in Karachi, several violations have been committed by government officials plying government vehicles, and the e-challans are being received at government offices.
In this regard, the government issued an order on Saturday, directing government officials to pay the challan amounts for the violations they had committed from their own pockets.
The letter was also moved to the senior members, Board of Revenue (Sindh) (including all members), the chairman, Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh, Karachi, the chairman, Planning & Development Board Sindh, Karachi, the chairman, Chief Minister’s Inspection Team, Karachi, the chairman of the Sindh Public Service Commission, Karachi, the chairman of the Sindh Service Tribunal, Karachi, the administrative secretaries, and the commissioners across Sindh.
The letter moved to the above departments reads: “I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that several traffic e-challans have been received in this department from the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), Sindh Police under Section 116-A of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965.
“These e-challans have been issued on account of violation of traffic rules and include various charges such as seatbelt unfastened, tinted glasses, jumping red light, using cell phone while driving.
“In this regard, the competent authority has accorded permission to issue policy direction to all administrative departments that all officers and officials using allotted government vehicles shall pay e-challans from their own pockets. Therefore, all administrative departments and commissioner offices are requested to ensure strict compliance of the above policy directive.”
Meanwhile, speed-limit signboards have now been installed on the city’s largest thoroughfare, Sharea Faisal.
According to DSP (Admin) Kashif Nadeem, the speed limit on Sharea Faisal has been set at 60 kilometres per hour for cars, jeeps and similar vehicles, while the limit for heavy vehicles such as buses and trucks has been fixed at 30 kilometres per hour.
In addition, the speed limit for motorcycles has also been set at 60 kilometres per hour. Vehicles exceeding the speed limit will receive automated challans through cameras.
The Sindh government recently launched the e-challan system, aimed at ensuring adherence to traffic laws while protecting the lives and property of citizens.
In a spectacular celebration at Dubai’s Global Village, the message “Happy New Year, Pakistan” illuminated the sky, as modern drones created a breathtaking light show.
The display was held precisely at Pakistan’s local time, marking the joyous occasion with excitement and pride.
Pakistanis gathered at the venue, chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ and celebrating the start of the new year. The vibrant drone show was visible from several kilometers away, making it one of the most remarkable highlights of the night.
Since the New Year in Pakistan begins one hour earlier than Dubai’s time zone, the festivities at Global Village were held in line with Pakistan’s local time.
As the clock struck midnight in Pakistan, the sky over Dubai was set ablaze with a stunning one-minute fireworks display in a range of colors, adding to the magic of the night.
Global Village, known for its celebration of global cultures, featured a diverse range of international pavilions, with this year’s celebrations showcasing seven countries: China, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the UAE, and Turkiye.
Fireworks were launched according to each of these countries’ local time zones, creating a truly international atmosphere that made the New Year celebrations at Global Village an unforgettable spectacle.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban welcomed the new year oceans apart as the actress had flown to her home country with their daughters for the holidays and the singer performed a live show.
The 58-year-old country star belted out his hits – Straight Line, New Radicals, and You Get What You Give, during Big Bash on Wednesday, December 31, in Nashville where the estranged couple used to live before their divorce filing.
The Fighter hitmaker appeared energised during the show hosted by comedian Bert Kreischer, which aired on live television as he sang the poignant verses of his song.
The live performance came after the Babygirl star, 58, and Urban marked three months to their split due to “irreconcilable differences.”
The couple’s marriage came to an end after 20 years and Kidman reportedly felt blindsided by the separation and didn’t want their family to break apart.
An insider close to the Nine Perfect Stranger told Us Weekly at the time, “This wasn’t Nicole’s decision, and she is devastated. Her trust was lost, and it was too far gone. Nicole had been trying to get them to work on their marriage and did not want this to get out to the public. She didn’t tell many friends what was really going on with them and was holding this in for months.”
Amanda Holden rang in the new year with her loved ones, as she shared on social media.
As 2025 wrapped up, a whole host of celebrities were dressed to the nines to welcome 2026, and Amanda Holden ensured all eyes were on her in a stunning Victoria Beckham gown.
The plunging blue dress, which retails at £1,290, showcased her figure as posed alongside husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters, Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13, for a New Year snap.
Amanda, 54, and her family partied with the presenter’s best friend Alan Carr as they ushered in the news year by quaffing flutes of champagne.
Captioning a series of Instagram photos, she wrote: ‘What a happy Christmas.’
It comes after she posed with her Cutting It co-stars for their annual festive get-together.
Amanda, who played Mia Bevan on the show, shared a sweet photo of the group enjoying a girls’ weekend away. ‘I couldn’t live without them,’ Amanda wrote.
Meanwhile Dua Lipa and her fiancé, Callum Turner took a romantic stroll in London on Tuesday as they rang in the New Year in the chilly UK.
The Albanian pop star, who spent the festive period along with her fiancé, putting on a fully loving display as they walked hand in hand through the streets of the capital, wrapped up warmly for their outing.
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