KARACHI: The Karachi commissioner has imposed a ban on protests, sit-ins, rallies and public gatherings in Karachi beneath Part 144 for a interval of 5 days citing safety points
A notification was issued by the Karachi commissioner’s workplace on Saturday relating to the enforcement of the ban on demonstrations and meeting of greater than 5 individuals throughout the metropolis on the recommendation of further inspector basic (AIG) Karachi.
The ban would come into impact from October 13 until 17. The notification acknowledged that the Karachi police chief knowledgeable the authorities that “protests, demonstrations, sit-ins, and rallies are going to be held by completely different factions on identical day within the metropolis, which can trigger safety points, regulation and order scenario, and inconvenience to most people”.
Subsequently, Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi exercised his powers delegated by the Sindh residence division imposed a whole ban on any form of public gathering throughout the territorial restrict of the provincial capital.
In a separate resolution, the Punjab authorities imposed restrictions on public gatherings beneath Part 144 in 5 districts for 3 days over safety issues.
The districts embody Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, and Kot Addu.
The choice, efficient from October 12 to October 14, goals to handle safety issues and preserve regulation and order, in response to state-run APP.
In line with a spokesperson for the house division, all political gatherings, protests, sit-ins, and related actions are strictly prohibited beneath this order.
The federal government highlights the potential dangers related to public assemblies, which may turn out to be targets for terrorist assaults.
The choice was made on the request of the district administration involved, underscoring the significance of sustaining regulation and order.
The Punjab’s residence division has issued an official notification relating to the restrictions.
Authorities stress the need of guaranteeing public security and defending human lives and property throughout this era.
