The government of Sindh has banned pillion riding in the province for two days for August 13 and 14, reported 24News HD channel Wednesday.

The home department of the province made the decision after a request from Pakistan Rangers as a security measure.

The journalists, elderly people, women, children under 12 and the officials of security agencies would be exempted from the ban.

Earlier, the home department has also announced a ban on pillion riding on Muharram 9 and 10.