The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in several districts, including Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, and Mianwali, ahead of a planned rally by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in southern Punjab. Notifications issued by the Punjab Home Department cited security concerns, warning that the rallies could be targeted by terrorists.
The restrictions, aimed at preventing public unrest and ensuring safety, ban all public gatherings, protests, and rallies. The order is effective for two days in Faisalabad and Bahawalpur, while Mianwali faces a week-long restriction. The decision comes in response to recent threat alerts and heightened risks to public safety.
