Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province and banned all kinds of gathering including rallies, sit-ins and protests. The Home Department has issued a notification, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The ban will be applied from August 22 to August 24. The ban was imposed to counter terror threats. A spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department stated that Section 144 has been enforced throughout province, prohibiting all kinds of gatherings, rallies, processions and protests. The spokesperson said the decision has been taken to maintain law and order situation and to protect human lives and property, given the threats of terrorism.