Punjab govt extends Section 144 for one more week

The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 for another seven days across the province, according to a spokesperson on Sunday. A notification issued by the provincial government said the restrictions will stay in effect until Saturday, November 8, 2025. The spokesperson explained that all types of protests, rallies, sit-ins, public gatherings, … Read more

Punjab extends Section 144 across province for eight days

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another eight days. According to a notification issued by the Home Department, all kinds of public gatherings, protests, rallies, sit-ins, and processions have been strictly prohibited during this period. The order also bans the assembly of four or more people … Read more

Section 144 enforced across Sindh, All rallies and processions banned

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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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