{
  "id": 17799937,
  "title": "Sindh Announces Strict New Rules for School Vans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/sindh-announces-strict-new-rules-for-school-vans",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T12:47:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/02/sindh-announces-strict-new-rules-for-school-vans/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sindh Education Department has recently announced a set of strict safety guidelines for private schools in the region. The directives, issued at the behest of the provincial education minister, target all vehicles used to transport students, including those operated by educational institutions and those hired directly by parents.\n\nThe new rules ban the use of CNG and LPG cylinders in all school vans. Additionally, the department has prohibited the use of makeshift containers for petrol supply, citing significant safety risks.\n\nSchool vans must adhere to their authorized seating capacity, and students are strictly forbidden from traveling on footboards, hanging from moving vehicles, or assuming unsafe positions. Furthermore, all vehicles transporting students must possess a valid fitness certificate from the Sindh Transport Department, with a copy kept inside the vehicle for inspection purposes.\n\nPrivate schools are tasked with ensuring adherence to these requirements and all relevant laws. The department has issued a stern warning that any violations or negligence will be dealt with accordingly, under applicable rules.",
  "summary": "The Sindh Education Department has issued strict safety directives for private schools, banning CNG and LPG cylinders in all vehicles … Read More The post Sindh Announces Strict New Rules for School Vans appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}