Aamna Aamna 
government of punjab imposes section 144 ahead of pti protest
The government of Punjab has enforced Section 144 across the province in anticipation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demonstration scheduled for November 24 in Islamabad.
As per a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, the ban on public gatherings will remain in force from Saturday November 23 to Monday November 25. The measure is aimed at maintaining public order and countering potential security threats. Anyone who violates the order, which bans gatherings of five or more people, is liable to prosecution.
Jailed PTI founder Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests on 24 November. In the meantime, the party has presented negotiating conditions, offering to withdraw the call for demonstrations in exchange for relief for its leaders.
The PTI is demanding the immediate release of Imran Khan, the cancellation of what it describes as ‘fabricated’ cases against him and his transfer to Peshawar prison in the event of judicial delays. The party has also demanded the release of other detained leaders.
It is expected that mobile phone and internet services will be disrupted in some parts of Pakistan, particularly Islamabad and Punjab, during the PTI protest. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) sources said mobile phone services could be suspended from November 22, and firewalls would be activated to slow internet speeds and limit access to social media platforms.
Interruption could extend to certain districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, with the authorities prepared to block services in specific areas depending on how the situation develops.
