Section 144 imposed across Balochistan for 30 days

QUETTA: Section 144 has been imposed across Balochistan for a period of one month, ARY News reported on Thursday.

According to a notification issued by the provincial authorities, gatherings at public places, sit-ins, rallies and protests have been prohibited. The notification also bans covering one’s face and wearing veils at public places.

The notification states that Section 144 will remain in force across the province for 30 days.

Law enforcement agencies and district administrations have been directed to ensure implementation of the order.



Earlier, Section 144 was imposed in the federal capital.

According to the administration, no gathering of any kind is allowed in the city.

Meanwhile, mobile phone and internet services will remain suspended in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Attock on September 26 and 27 in view of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) possible long march., ARY News reported.

Sources said mobile phone and internet services would be suspended in the twin cities and parts of Attock as part of security measures.

A high-level security meeting held five days ago had discussed the closure of motorways, the GT Road and other key routes, along with measures to maintain law and order and address security concerns.

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Traffic restrictions have also been imposed on major roads leading towards the federal capital ahead of the possible long march.

According to the National Highways and Motorway Police, Motorway M-1, M-14 and GT Road N-5 are being closed from both sides at different points from Wednesday evening.

Motorway M-1 will remain closed from the Islamabad Toll Plaza to Chachh Interchange, while M-14 will be closed from Hakla to Kundal from both sides.

The GT Road is also being closed for traffic from both sides at Attock Khurd.

The measures have been taken ahead of the expected arrival of protest caravans in Islamabad on September 27, led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister.