Citing continued security threats, the Punjab government extended Section 144 across the province until November 8. The measure, aimed at curbing unrest and violence, follows renewed federal action against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act, ARY News reported.
Punjab has imposed a two-day Section 144 ban on public gatherings after violent TLP protests. Over 2,700 arrests were made, party mosques sealed, and the government will recommend a federal ban on TLP, freeze its assets, and try leaders in Anti-Terrorism Courts, officials said.
The Karachi administration has taken a significant step to maintain law and order in the city by imposing Section 144 for two days, effectively banning all gatherings and rallies, according to a report by ARY News.
According to details, Section 144 of the CrPC was imposed in districts where by-elections are being held, including Lahore, Kasur and Chakwal. Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed in Bhakkar, Rahim Yar Khan, Wazirabad, Narowal, Sheikhupura, and Dera Ghazi Khan.
Following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, the authorities have imposed section 144 for seven days in several districts of Punjab, reported ARY News.