KARACHI: In a significant move to regulate inter-provincial transport, officials from Balochistan’s transport authority have conducted an inspection at a key Karachi fuel terminal.
The visit to the PSO Terminal was made by Haji Jan Muhammad, the Assistant Revenue Officer of the Provincial Transport Authority (PTA). He was acting on the special directives of Balochistan’s Secretary of Transport, Muhammad Hayat Kakar, and the PTA Secretary, Waheed Sharif Umrani.
During the inspection, Haji Jan Muhammad met with the General Manager of PSO. Their discussions focused on vehicle permits and the loading procedures for oil tankers and other vehicles destined for Balochistan.
Issuing strict instructions, the official directed that no vehicle be allowed to load or unload without a valid permit, warning that legal action would be taken against any violators. He mandated that all oil tankers and transport vehicles must obtain the proper documentation or face having their operations suspended.
Furthermore, he clarified that this rule applies uniformly, meaning that transport vehicles from other provinces must also secure official permission from Balochistan authorities before they can operate on the province’s highways.
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Meanwhile acting on the directives of PTA Secretary Waheed Sharif Umrani, Assistant PTA Haji Jan Muhammad led surprise inspections at major bus stands, including Gahi Khan Chowk and Musa Colony. During the checks, officials verified fares and warned transporters to strictly follow the government’s official rate list.
A major safety concern was also addressed, with authorities issuing a stern warning against the dangerous practice of allowing passengers to ride on vehicle rooftops.
To ensure widespread compliance, Secretary Umrani has directed the Regional Transport Authority, Traffic Police, and District Administrations in Quetta, Sibi, and Naseerabad to take immediate action against any violators. As a measure for public transparency, all transport operators have been ordered to clearly display the official fare chart inside their vehicles and at bus terminals.
The Secretary emphasized that repeat offenders will face severe penalties, including the cancellation of their route permits.
