Karachi authorities have imposed a two-month ban on daytime operations of heavy vehicles, effective December 23 to February 22, 2026, following a surge in traffic accidents involving dumper trucks and water tankers.A Tuesday notification from the Karachi commissioner, prompted by Traffic Police recommendations, invokes Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code to ease congestion and protect lives. Dumper trucks carrying construction materials are fully prohibited citywide except 10 PM to 6 AM; other heavy vehicles face similar curbs but exemptions apply for essentials like water, cooking oil, liquid nitrogen, meat, animal skins, and life-saving medical gases.Designated Routes and Exceptions
Northern Bypass to Gulbai, Mauripur, and Karachi Port; alternate via Link Road Kathore to Sassi Toll Plaza.
Tracked dumpers in industrial zones are exempt if linked to police monitoring.A full ban applies on Jinnah Avenue from 9-Hyway to Saim Pari, Rufi Global City, and Malir area F. This follows prior 60-day bans in February and April 2025, extended with nighttime allowances.
Super Highway to New Karachi Industrial Area via Slip Road.
National Highway to Town Chowk, Nas Chowk, and Dawood Chowrangi.
