The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province. This action bans protests and public gatherings. PTI planned nationwide protests today. They demand the release of their leader, Imran Khan.
The Home Department issued the order. Section 144 takes effect immediately. It will last for seven days.
The Punjab Police explained Section 144. It lets authorities ban activities for a set time. The order mentions the law and order situation. It says gatherings may become terrorist targets. This poses security threats and public inconvenience.
No specific reason for the ban was given. Secretary Noor Ul Amin Mengal issued the order. He said there are urgent grounds for the ban. This prevents activities quickly in Punjab.
The order prohibits many activities. This includes assemblies, sit-ins, rallies, and protests. The ban took effect immediately.
PTI Alleges ‘Illegal Police Raids’ After Office Search
PTI announced protests for Imran Khan’s release. They posted about “illegal police raids” on social media platform X. PTI said police raided PTI leader Humayun Khan’s office in Khanewal.
Omar Ayub, who leads the opposition, talked in a big meeting called the National Assembly. He said he didn’t like how they made Section 144 a rule. He asked the Deputy Speaker, Ghulam Mustafa Shah, to say it’s against the rules. Shah answered him but didn’t give a full answer.
The PTI spokesperson, Raoof Hasan, also didn’t like the rule. He said the government’s decision was very bad. On social media, he said the government is scared of Imran Khan. He thinks the rule will make PTI supporters even more determined.
Hasan said Imran Khan will win, people will win, and Pakistan will win. He thinks nothing will stop them from making their dream come true.
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