In the accordance with Imam Hussain Chehlum pillion riding has been banned in Karachi and Hyderabad from Saturday (14th January, 2012) 5 PM to Sunday (15th January). This was announced by Sindh Home Minister. Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain will be observed with due solemnity and reverence on Saturday.
Pillion riding in Lahore has also been banned. Majority of the people living in the city has said that this act of government hurts common people whereas some people have appreciated by saying that this will help in controlling the law and order situation