Pakistan, April 24 -- The Sindh government has ordered strict action against public service vehicles operating without valid route permits and fitness certificates across the province.

In a statement, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that a formal letter has been issued to the Deputy Commissioners and Chairmen of the District Regional Transport Authorities (DRTAs) in this regard.

He said that the route permits and fitness certificates of a large number of vehicles have expired, and the concerned authorities have been directed to ensure that only vehicles with mandatory documentation under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 and Motor Vehicles Rules 1969 a...