Published on, Sept. 25 -- September 25, 2025 10:55 AM

KARACHI - The Sindh government has announced sweeping amendments to the Sindh Motor Vehicle Rules of 1969, introducing strict new regulations to improve road safety and curb traffic accidents.

According to a notification, all heavy commercial vehicles will now be required to obtain fitness certificates from transport department centers. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said violations will attract heavy fines, which must be paid online into the provincial government's account.

The new rules impose age limits on vehicles: those older than 20 years will be barred from inter-provincial routes, vehicles over 25 years from inter-city travel, and those over 35 years from operatin...