Karachi Issues Traffic Diversion Plan for PIMEC 2025

News Desk

Karachi: The Karachi Traffic Police have announced a comprehensive traffic diversion plan ahead of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC-2025), scheduled to take place from November 3 to 6 at the Expo Centre Karachi.

According to the traffic police spokesperson, diversions, filter points, and alternative routes have been established across key areas of the city, including Karsaz, Millennium Mall, Nipa Chowrangi, New Town, and Liaquatabad, to ensure smooth traffic flow during the high-profile international event.

Key Diversions and Alternative Routes

Karsaz: Heavy and commercial vehicles coming from Nursery via Shahrae Faisal towards the stadium through Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road and Sir Shah Suleman Road will not be permitted. Motorists from Karsaz and Drigh Road are advised to use Rashid Minhas Road via Millennium Mall and Nipa as an alternative route.

Millennium Mall: Heavy vehicles from Rashid Minhas Road will not be allowed to use Dalmia Road towards the stadium. Instead, traffic will be diverted via Nipa, Askari IV, or Drigh Road towards Shahrae Faisal.

Nipa Chowrangi: Heavy vehicles traveling from Nipa to Hassan Square will be restricted. Such traffic may instead use Nipa–Gulshan Chowrangi–Sohrab Goth or Nipa–Rashid Minhas Road–Millennium–Drigh Road routes.

New Town: Heavy vehicles from nearby areas will not be allowed on Stadium Road or University Road and will be diverted towards Shaheed-e-Millat Road via Baloch Pull.

Liaquatabad No.10: Heavy traffic from Liaquatabad No.10 to Hassan Square via Sir Shah Suleman Road will be restricted. Vehicles may instead use Shahrah-e-Pakistan via Karimabad towards Sohrab Goth.

Additionally, from 8am to 10am and 3pm to 5pm, diversions will apply to vehicles coming from Liaquatabad and Gharibabad towards Stadium Road.

Sir Shah Suleman Road: Heavy vehicles will not be permitted between Hassan Square and the stadium, though light vehicles may use the Hassan Square flyover to reach the National Bank Stadium.

Public Advisory

Motorists have been advised not to park vehicles on main or service roads and to cooperate with law enforcement officers managing traffic during the event.

For real-time traffic updates and assistance, citizens can contact the Karachi Traffic Police Helpline (1915) or follow updates on FM Radio 88.6 and the department’s official social media platforms.

“Public cooperation is essential to avoid inconvenience and ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the international maritime event,” a traffic police spokesperson emphasized.