Punjab Government’s Section 144 Challenged in Lahore High Court

Islamabad:The Punjab government’s decision to impose Section 144 in Lahore for six days has been challenged in the Lahore High Court. A citizen, Najeeullah, filed a petition against the enforcement of Section 144, arguing that the Constitution of Pakistan grants citizens the right to protest. The petition requests the court to nullify the notification that enforces Section 144 from October 3 to October 8.

Yesterday, the Punjab government issued a notification imposing Section 144 in Lahore due to security concerns. According to the notification, the enforcement will take immediate effect, prohibiting all forms of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, protests, and related activities.

The notification stated that the imposition of Section 144 aims to maintain law and order and protect human lives and property. The ban on gatherings is set to be effective from Thursday, October 3, to Tuesday, October 8.