Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Islamabad's district administration has banned the sale of loud horns, locally known as "bajay," ahead of Independence Day to maintain public peace and reduce noise pollution.

Authorities have confiscated horns from all city stalls and declared their buying and selling illegal. This move aims to stop the growing trend of youngsters using these horns, which create a sharp, horn-like noise causing discomfort to many residents.

In recent years, especially during Independence Day celebrations, young boys and mischief-makers have frequently used these horns, disturbing the peace and triggering complaints about noise pollution.

Last year, a similar ban was imposed in Islamabad to prevent disturbances caused by horns and o...