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Punjab Extends Provincewide Section 144 Through Nov. 22

Officials cite security threats that public gatherings could be exploited by militants.

Overview

  • The Home Department issued the extension by notification, citing security threats and the risk of militant exploitation of crowds.
  • The order remains in force across Punjab until Saturday, Nov. 22.
  • All protests, rallies, processions, sit-ins and meetings are banned, with gatherings of four or more barred in public places.
  • Authorities also prohibit displaying weapons and distributing provocative, hateful or sectarian material.
  • Loudspeakers are restricted except for the call to prayer and Friday sermons, while private ceremonies and officials on duty, including courts, are exempt.