The use of loudspeaker and display of weapons will be banned under Section 144.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 24th November, 2018) Section 144 has been imposed in Punjab, including Lahore, in view of the law and order situation rising from the arrest of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Rizvi.
Section 144 has been imposed over the directives of Additional Interior Secretary.
The use of loudspeaker and display of weapons will be banned under Section 144.
Moreover, public meetings will also be banned in Lahore and Punjab according to section 144.
The government on Friday announced the arrest of TLP leader Khadim Hussain Rizvi to "safeguard public life, property and honour."
In a late night statement on the micro-blogging site twitter, Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said "Khadm Rizwi has been taken into protective custody by police and shifted to a guest house."
He said the TLP leader insisted to come to Rawalpindi for a protest on Nov 25, and refused governments proposal not to do so.
He said the step was taken to safeguard public life, property and order and added that it has nothing to do with the Asia Bibi case.
Fawad Chaudhry said the government did its best to convince the TLP leadership, but they refused every offer and tried to incite violence.
He urged the people to stay peaceful and calm, adding that the state is responsible to fully defend the finality and respect of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The minister said that the law shall take its course and it cannot be left to individuals.
Reports said Khadim Hussain Rizvi was arrested from his residence in Lahore.
