Commissioner Karachi Steps Up Action Against Illegal Charged Parking and Unauthorized Bachat Bazaars
KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Sep, 2026) Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, has directed all Deputy Commissioners, TMAs of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), and the Traffic Police to make coordinated efforts against illegal charged parking and unauthorized bachat bazaars. He aims to ensure that these actions yield fruitful results and prevent violations from recurring.
In this regard, the city administration has decided to implement stringent measures against illegal charging for parking and unauthorized bachat bazaars. The Karachi administration is committed to addressing traffic congestion and related issues in the city.
It was agreed upon to display "No Parking" boards/banners where parking is prohibited and strictly enforce regulations against collecting illegal fees from citizens at authorized parking locations.
The Commissioner received a detailed update on ongoing operations. He was informed that 33 illegal charged parking sites have been identified in Karachi, with 20 of these locations already seeing the elimination of illegal charging. During August and September, 47 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered against illegal charged parking operators, leading to several arrests.
The meeting highlighted successful eliminations of illegal parking at areas like:
- Khawaja Nizamuddin Park surroundings
- Denso Hall Signal to Tower Lane
- Napier Road
- Burns Garden
- Lohani Building and Kotwal Building
- Machhi Miani Market
- Parkland Hospital surroundings
- Glass Tower/PSO petrol pump
- UBL Bank Block 5, Clifton
- Preedy Police Flats
- Nabi Bux Police Station
- Regal Chowk
The Commissioner emphasized the need for free parking where permitted and strict prevention of double and triple parking. He directed that clear signboards regarding "No Double Parking" and relevant fines be installed as needed.
Complaints about illegal charging persist, particularly on:
- Amma Tower, Zaibunnisa Street, and Abdullah Haroon Road. The Commissioner ordered renewed monitoring and action against those involved in illegal fee collection at these locations.
He also reviewed a complaint regarding parking fee collection on Tariq Road. Commissioner Karachi directed DC East and DIG Traffic to ensure free parking and take action against individuals illegally collecting fees. It was decided to implement measures under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, with the support of relevant police and traffic personnel, after 8:00 PM on Tariq Road.