• Section 144 imposed in Islamabad near courts
• Protests near courts is also banned
• Only concerned lawyers, visitors allowed to enter courts

ISLAMABAD: Section 144 has been imposed by the Islamabad administration near the courts located in the capital.

The administration has banned protests near the courts situated in the federal capital and only concerned lawyers and journalists will be allowed to visit the courts.

The decision has been taken in the wake of vandalism at the judicial complex during the appearance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan.

“The police has prohibited protests in the vicinity of the courts in the capital,” Islamabad Police wrote on Twitter.

“Only lawyers, journalists, people facing trials, and other relevant people would be allowed on the premises of the courts,” it added.

It was also said that the step has been taken in the wake of security threats and the people have been advised to call 15 Pukaar helpline if they witness any suspicious activity in Islamabad.

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