The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for seven more days, until November 15, to maintain law and order.<\/p>\n
According to a statement from the Punjab Home Department, all public gatherings, protests, rallies, processions, sit-ins, and similar activities remain prohibited. The law bars four or more individuals from assembling in public places.<\/p>\n
The statement also announced a complete ban on the display of weapons and the use of loudspeakers, except for the call to prayer and Friday sermons. Additionally, the distribution or publication of inciting, hate-filled, or sectarian content is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n
The decision, officials said, was taken to ensure public safety, protect lives and property, and maintain peace.<\/p>\n
The restrictions do not apply to weddings, funerals, official duties, or court-related activities, and officers performing their duties are exempt. Authorities warned that public gatherings could be targeted by terrorists or miscreants seeking to exploit protests for anti-state activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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