ISLAMABAD – The district administration in Islamabad has imposed Section-144 in the federal capital, banning public gatherings ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s lockdown plan.
According to Samaa News, the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad issued a notification of the Section-144 that will remain enforced for 60 days.
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Under the law, gathering of five or more than five people will not be allowed in the Islamabad district for two months.
The decision came as PTI prepared for Nov 2 lockdown plan.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has called on his party workers to lay siege to Islamabad on Nov 2 until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns or presents himself for accountability in the backdrop of the Panama Papers leaks.
