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Section 144 enforced across Sindh, All rallies and processions banned

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Section 144 enforced across Sindh, All rallies and processions banned

Karachi: The Government of Sindh has enacted Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure across the entire province for a period of one month, effectively restricting public assembly. The Sindh Home Department issued an official notification confirming the imposition of a complete ban on all forms of rallies, processions, sit-ins, and public gatherings within … Read more

Punjab imposes ban on rallies and procession under Section 144

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has imposed a 10-day ban across the province on the display of weapons and the holding of public gatherings under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the restrictions have been enforced to maintain law and order in the province. The … Read more

Punjab CM orders action against wheat hoarders, price hike

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Punjab CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has directed strict action against those exploiting the flood situation by increasing the prices of wheat flour and bread. To curb wheat hoarding, the Chief Minister has granted special powers to the Para Force. Moreover, Section 144 has been imposed to restrict the use of wheat in feed mills, … Read more

KP govt imposes Section 144 in Kohat, Hungu, Bannu

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KP govt

KOHAT: The provincial government has imposed Section 144 in various districts of Kohat as part of enhancing security measures ahead of Chehlum Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). Section 144 has been imposed in Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu and Bannu from August 9 to August 15. The violators found guilty of defying the ban would be dealt with … Read more

Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi for seven days

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Section 144

RAWALPINDI: The district administration has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi for seven days, banning protest rallies, demonstrations, and the use of loudspeakers during this period. According to official details, police deployment is underway in various areas along Murree Road following the implementation of Section 144. Key locations include Murree Chowk, Liaquat Bagh, Committee Chowk, Rehmanabad, … Read more

Section 144 imposed across Balochistan for 15 days

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Section 144

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 across the province for a period of 15 days, prohibiting public gatherings and even the wearing of face masks. According to a notification issued by the provincial Home Department, the restrictions include a ban on carrying weapons, assemblies of more than five people, and covering the face … Read more

Punjab imposes Section 144 across province

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has issued a notification enforcing Section 144 across the province, placing a temporary ban on various water-related activities to prevent accidents during the ongoing monsoon season. Under the restrictions, swimming in dams, rivers, canals, ponds, and lakes has been strictly prohibited. Additionally, bathing in rainwater accumulated in streets, roads, open … Read more

Section 144 imposed across Punjab ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram

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Section 144 imposed across Punjab ahead of Muharram-ul-Haram

Lahore: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province to maintain peace and order during Muharram-ul-Haram. During the month of Muharram, strict security measures have been implemented across Punjab, including the enforcement of Section 144. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, various restrictions will be in effect from the … Read more

Section 144 imposed across Punjab from 1st to 10th Muharram

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Muharram

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has announced the imposition of Section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th Muharram to maintain law and order in the province. According to the official statement, pillion riding will be banned on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. However, senior citizens and women will be exempt from this restriction. … Read more

Balochistan Govt imposes section 144 in province

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Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan Government has imposed section 144 across the province on the occasion of Eid -ul -Fitr due to law and order situation.

The Home Department of Balochistan has enforced section 144 across the province due to law and order situation.

A statement has been issued in this regard, according to which the district administration of Quetta has banned the visit of the picnics points under section 144 on the occasion of Eid.

The administration has banned popular spots including Hanna Orak, Karkhasssa, and Shaban.  The statement appealed to the citizens not to visit the relevant places during Eid ul Fitr.

Several incidents of terrorism took place in Balochistan province in which several innocent civilians and law enforcement personnel were martyred while dozens of terrorists and foreigners were sent to hell.

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Sindh Govt imposes ban on heavy traffic in Karachi from 6am to 10pm

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Sindh Govt

KARACHI: Sindh Government on Friday imposed ban on heavy traffic to enter in Karachi from 6am to 10pm.

According to a notification issued by Commissioner Karachi, section 144 has been implemented to ensure the protection of the citizens and maintain traffic flow, which will ban heavy traffic from 6am to 10pm.

Heavy traffic will be allowed to enter the city from 10pm to 6am, the statement said.

A statement issued by Commissioner Karachi said that the ban would not be applied to medicines, water, edible oil vehicles.

Traffic accidents have surged across Karachi in 2025, claiming 108 lives out of which 72 were reported in urban and 24 in the suburbs area of city as dumper truck-related crashes also increase.

However, after the accidents, several incidents of burning of vehicles have also been reported.

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Balochistan Govt imposes Section 144 for 15 days

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Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has imposed section 144 across the province for 15 days due to the law and order situation.

The Home Department of Balochistan has imposed section 144 in the province for the next 15 days, which has been issued formal notification.

In this regard, according to the Balochistan government, the display and use of weapons will be banned on this occasion.

According to the notification , the aforementioned order will be implemented immediately, the rallies, processions and gatherings of more than 5 people have been banned for 15 days.

It should be noted that section 144 has been done at a time when the Pakistan Tehreek -e –Insaf(PTI)  has called for a nationwide protest across the country on February 8.

Earlier, Punjab government has also imposed section 144 across the province ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.

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Punjab authorities restrict gatherings: Imposes Section 144

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Punjab authorities

LAHORE: The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 across the province ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest on February 8. The Punjab Home Department issued a notification restricting all political gatherings, rallies, demonstrations, sit-ins, and other similar activities across the province on Saturday. According to the notification, the decision was made in response to … Read more

Section 144 imposed in Kurram district to preserve peace

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Section 144

PESHAWAR: The Additional Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a notification enforcing Section 144 in Kurram district for two months to maintain peace and order amid concerns over potential terrorist activities targeting the region’s stability. The directive includes a strict ban on public gatherings and the display of weapons along the district’s main highway. … Read more

Section 144 extended in Punjab till Nov 28 amid PTI protest

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Section 144 extended in Punjab till Nov 28 amid PTI protest

The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province until November 28 due to ongoing security concerns. A notification issued by the Punjab Home Department states that all protests, rallies, gatherings, sit-ins, and similar activities will be prohibited for the next three days. The extension, from Tuesday, November 26 to Thursday, … Read more

Section 144 extended for three-days in Punjab

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Section 144

LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the implementation of Section 144 in the province for three days more from 26th November to 28th aims to address security concerns and maintain law and order.

According to the notification, the decision to implement Section 144 was made for the establishment of law and order, protection of human lives and property.

According to a spokesperson, all political gatherings, protests, sit-ins, and similar activities are strictly prohibited under this order.

The government highlights the potential risks associated with public assemblies, which could become targets for terrorist attacks.

The Punjab Home Department has issued an official notification regarding the restrictions. Authorities stress the necessity of ensuring public safety and protecting human lives and property during this period.

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Section 144 imposed in federal capital Islamabad

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Section 144 extended in Punjab till Nov 28 amid PTI protest

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad authorities have enforced Section 144 across the federal capital to ensure law and order in the city, following the directives of the Islamabad High Court on Saturday.

Police officials have assured that all necessary measures will be taken to implement Section 144 effectively.

Citizens are urged to refrain from participating in any illegal activities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the law for collective safety, he said.

Resources are being utilized to safeguard the lives, properties, and assets of residents, with police actively present to maintain law and order in the city, he added.

Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against those found violating the law to uphold peace and security in Islamabad.

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Punjab imposes Section 144 ahead of PTI’s protest

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Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province ahead of Paksitan Tehreak e Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled on November 24 in Islamabad.

The Punjab government has issued a notification for the implementation of Section 144 under which all kinds of protests, meetings, processions, rallies, dharnas and such activities will be banned.

According to the notification, the ban will be applicable from Saturday, November 23 to Monday, November 25.

It has been said in the notification that the decision to implement Section 144 has been taken to maintain law and order, protect human lives and property, there are security threats, any public procession can be a soft target for terrorists.

The notification further states that miscreants can achieve nefarious purposes by anti-state activities under the guise of public gathering.

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Govt devises strategy to deal with PTI’s Islamabad march

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Islamabad march

ISLAMABAD: The government has started preparations to deal with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) Islamabad march scheduled on November 24.

The federal government has started preparations to deal with PTI’s protest and possible sit-in and in this regard it has been decided to tighten security arrangements in the federal capital.

Islamabad Police has asked for 9,000 Rangers and Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel before November 22, while anti-riots kits have also been requested by the police authorities.

Section 144 has also been imposed in Islamabad for 2 months under which all public gatherings, processions, rallies and demonstrations of 5 or more people will be banned.

According to the sources, PTI has also completed the preparations for the protest in Islamabad and party sources claim that 10,000 workers have already reached Islamabad, Rawalpindi and nearby areas in this regard.

According to the sources, PTI is determined to get its founder out of jail and it is being said that party mandate has to be returned, while announcements are also being made not to return back until the demands are accepted.

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IDEAS-24: Section 144 imposed in Karachi

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IDEAS-24

KARACHI:  Sindh government has imposed Section 144 in Karachi as the city hosts 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) at the Expo Centre from November 19 to 22, 2024.

On the occasion of Defence Exhibition Ideas 2024 in Karachi, protests and rallies have been banned for 7 days as part of security measures.

Demonstrations and rallies have been banned in Karachi as part of security measures on the occasion of Ideas 2024. No protests or sit-ins will be allowed in Karachi from November 18 to 24.

According to the notification, on the request of Additional IG Police of Karachi Range, Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi has imposed a complete ban on public gatherings under Section 144 in urban limits for 7 days.

A notification issued in this regard states that public gatherings of more than five people will not be allowed during the given period. Similar restrictions have also been imposed in Islamabad in a notification issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner.

The defence exhibition will open today after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates it. The exhibition will be organised by the Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO), under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence and Defence Production, aiming to promote Pakistan’s defence industry internationally.

The event as per its traditions will showcase splendid activities encompassing world’s advanced defence technology demonstrations, international seminar, IDEAS Tri-Services Karachi Show, networking, and business expansions through B2B and B2G engagements.

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Punjab Govt imposes Section 144 in Rawalpindi for 3 days

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Punjab Govt

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 was imposed in Rawalpindi for 3 days in view of the law and order situation.

A meeting of the District Intelligence Committee was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hasan Waqar Cheema, in which district officers and administrative officers participated in addition to police officials.

DC Rawalpindi in his statement said that in view of law and order, it has been decided to imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi for 3 days. He said additional security arrangements will be made to maintain the law and order situation.

According to the announcement, all kinds of public gatherings, processions and rallies have been banned in Rawalpindi, public gatherings and other events will also be banned for three days, the ban will be applied from November 8 to 10.

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PTI stages protests against proposed judicial package amid Section 144

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PTI

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the major opposition party, has organized protests in several major cities against the proposed 26th constitutional amendment, coinciding with the enforcement of Section 144, which prohibits public gatherings and demonstrations in Punjab and Sindh. In Karachi, the situation turned tense as police used tear gas and batons against PTI activists who … Read more

Sindh Govt imposes Section 144 in Karachi

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Sindh Govt

KARACHI: Sindh Government has imposed Section 144 in Karachi for 2 days and a notification has also been issued.

Section 144 has been imposed in Karachi for two days,  ban restricts all protests, processions, and public events during this time. Ban will be imposed till 18 and 19 October.

It should be noted that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) had announced a nationwide protest today.

It should be remembered that Section 144 was imposed in Karachi from 13 to 17 October, a ban notification was issued by the Commissioner Karachi.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has requested the implementation of Section 144 in the city in view of the law and order situation.

He had said in a letter to the Commissioner Karachi that protests and rallies are being held on the same day by different factions.

In the letter written to the commissioner, it was further said that protests and rallies may disturb the law and order situation and cause inconvenience to the common people.

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Section 144 imposed in five more districts of Punjab

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Section 144

LAHORE:  The Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in 5 more districts of Punjab, during which political gatherings, sit-ins, meetings and protests will be banned.

The Section 144 has been implemented in 5 more districts of Punjab for 3 days, the Home Department has issued a notification in this regard.

Section 144 was imposed in Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur and Kot Addu, during which political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies and protests were banned.

The notification said that the ban will be applied from today till October 14. The decision to implement section 144 was taken on the request of the concerned district administration.

In the notification, it was further said that in view of the security threats, the public gathering can be a soft target for terrorists, orders were issued for the establishment of law and order, protection of human life and property.

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Punjab Govt imposes Section 144 in Rawalpindi for 8 days

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Punjab Govt

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi for 8 days, during which political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies and other activities will be banned in the city.

The provincial government imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi for eight days, the purpose of the enforcement of the section is to secure the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) summit.

Political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies and other activities will be banned in Rawalpindi, while double-riding, aerial firing, pigeon flying, flying drones and use of laser lights are also banned within the city limits.

The decision to implement the section has been made at the request of the district administration and to maintain law and order and protect human lives and property, however, representatives of law enforcement agencies will be exempted from restrictions. The Section 41 has been implemented until October 17.

It should be noted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit(SCO) will be held in Islamabad on October 15th and 16th.

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Punjab imposes Section 144 in 8 cities of province

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in 8 cities of province,  banning all kinds of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests and other activities. According to the notification issued by Punjab Home Department, Section 144 was imposed for 3 days in Multan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Vehari, Pakpattan, Okara and Wazirabad. From Thursday, October … Read more

Punjab Govt imposes Section 144 in Lahore

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Punjab Govt

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in Lahore after other cities of the province.

The Punjab Home Department has issued a notification for the implementation of Section 144 in the city, according to which Section 144 has been implemented for 6 days from October 3 to October 8.

According to the notification, there will be a ban on all kinds of political gatherings, sit-ins, meetings, demonstrations, protests and all other such activities within the limits of Lahore from October 3 to 8.

The notification further states that in view of the security threats, any public gathering can be an easy target for terrorists, so the decision to implement Section 144 has been taken on the recommendation of the district administration.

It should be noted that Section 144 has been implemented in Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Toba Tek Singh, Mianwali, Chiniot and Jhang in other districts of Punjab, while  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has also called for a protest at Minar  e Pakistan Lahore on October 5.

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