By our correspondent
KARACHI: Ali Khursheedi, opposition leader of the Sindh Assembly from MQM-P, along with other principled lawmakers, successfully secured a reduction in heavy fines under the city’s e-challan system following a key standing committee meeting chaired by the Sindh Home Minister.
Addressing the committee, Khursheedi described the high fines imposed on citizens, particularly motorcyclists, as unjust, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by Karachi’s commuters. “We support traffic law enforcement, but when roads are broken, signals are inactive, and lane markings are absent, imposing hefty fines on citizens is unfair,” he said. He questioned how residents could be expected to fully comply with traffic laws when basic facilities are lacking, stressing that banners alone are not a solution and that practical measures are essential.
Khursheedi’s intervention and arguments were instrumental in prompting the authorities to agree to reduce the fines, a move welcomed by the public. He reaffirmed MQM-P’s longstanding commitment to raising its voice for the rights of marginalized citizens and pledged to continue advocating for the resolution of public issues through all available forums.
The committee’s decision is being seen as a positive step towards balancing law enforcement with fairness, ensuring citizens are not penalized for systemic deficiencies in the city’s traffic infrastructure.
