The most recent development in Karachi involves the rejection by local traders of the Sindh government's proposed 'no-parking' pilot project in Saddar, as reported by ProPakistani on February 12, 2026. Traders, led by Rizwan Irfan, President of the Saddar Electronic Market, expressed concerns that the plan, which includes prohibiting parking on Zaibunnisa Street and imposing a Rs. 50,000 fine on shopkeepers for makeshift stalls, could severely impact business by reducing customer foot traffic. Irfan criticized the lack of alternative parking solutions and suggested constructing an underground facility beneath Jehangir Park. He emphasized that shopkeepers should not be penalized for stalls set up by encroachers and urged the government to consult stakeholders before implementing such measures. The sentiment among traders is overwhelmingly negative, with calls for a review of the plan by the Sindh government and Karachi mayor.