Punjab Govt Imposes Section 144 Until October 18

News Desk 

Lahore: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, prohibiting all forms of protests, rallies, processions, sit-ins, gatherings, and similar public activities until Saturday, October 18.

According to an official notification from the Punjab Home Department, the decision has been taken in view of security threats, terrorism concerns, and public safety.

Key restrictions include a complete ban on gatherings of four or more people in public spaces, a strict prohibition on the display of weapons, and restrictions on loudspeakers, except for the call to prayer (Azan) and Friday sermons. The publication and distribution of provocative, hateful, or sectarian content is also banned.

A government spokesperson said these measures aim to maintain law and order and protect lives and property. Certain exemptions will apply, including weddings, funerals, burials, and the duties of government officials and personnel.

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The spokesperson warned that public protests and sit-ins could become soft targets for terrorists, noting that anti-state elements may exploit such gatherings. A directive has been issued for widespread public awareness regarding the enforcement of Section 144.

Man Arrested for Stabbing Three in Rawalpindi Street Row

The Waris Khan Police have arrested a man accused of stabbing three citizens three days ago after they stopped him from using abusive language on a street.

According to the Rawalpindi Police spokesman, the suspect was traced and apprehended using technical and human intelligence. One of his accomplices had already been detained, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects.

Superintendent of Police Rawal Saad Arshad directed the Waris Khan Police to build a strong evidence-based case to ensure convictions against the accused.