LAHORE – The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in eight cities, effective immediately.
According to the orders issued by the Punjab government, Section 144 will be enforced in Multan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Vehari, Pakpattan, Okara, and Wazirabad.
This will prohibit all forms of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests, and similar activities.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department stated that the decision to implement Section 144 was made at the request of the relevant district administration.
The measure will be in effect for three days in the eight districts, from Thursday, October 10, to Saturday, October 12.
He further mentioned that, considering security threats, any public gathering could be a soft target for terrorists, and the orders have been issued to maintain law and order and protect human lives and property.
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in eight cities, effective immediately.
According to the orders issued by the Punjab government, Section 144 will be enforced in Multan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Vehari, Pakpattan, Okara, and Wazirabad.
This will prohibit all forms of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests, and similar activities.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department stated that the decision to implement Section 144 was made at the request of the relevant district administration.
The measure will be in effect for three days in the eight districts, from Thursday, October 10, to Saturday, October 12.
He further mentioned that, considering security threats, any public gathering could be a soft target for terrorists, and the orders have been issued to maintain law and order and protect human lives and property.
A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department stated that the decision to implement Section144 was made at the request of the relevant district administration.
The measure will be in effect for three days in the eight districts, from Thursday, October 10, to Saturday, October 12.
He further mentioned that, considering security threats, any public gathering could be a soft target for terrorists, and the orders have been issued to maintain law and order and protect human lives and property.