LAHORE: The Section 144  enforcement in Punjab was challenged in the Lahore High Court, in which it was requested that the implementation of Section 144 should be declared invalid.

A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against the implementation of Section 144 in Punjab, the petition was filed through Azhar Siddique Advocate.

In the petition, it was said that the Punjab government imposed section 144 to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI)  from holding a rally, and the imposition of the section for three days is for political purposes.

The petitioner said that the implementation of Article 144 is contrary to the fundamental rights given in the Constitution, and it is requested that the implementation of Article 144 in Punjab be annulled.

It should be remembered that the Punjab government has imposed a ban on processions, rallies and dharnas by imposing Section 144 in the province for three days, which will be applicable from August 22 to August 24.

According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Home Department, Section 144 has been implemented for the establishment of law and order, protection of human lives and property.

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The spokesman said that in view of security threats, any public gathering can be a soft target for terrorists.