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The district administration imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in Islamabad on Wednesday, citing that "certain segments of society are planning to take out processions [and] are likely to threaten public peace and tranquility".
The notification was released from the office of Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Mushtaq Ahmed. The order is effective immediately for two months.
According to the notification issued by the Islamabad district commissioner office, there are reports that "certain segments of society" are planning to stage demonstrations and carry out "religious/sectarian processions" that will endanger human life and safety, and pose a threat to public property in the capital.
Section 144 prohibits public gatherings of five or more people, processions, rallies in any public place within the limits of the area where the law has been imposed.
Section 144 is often imposed in various cities during the month of Muharram and on occasions like New Year's Eve to prevent large gatherings.
The last time a ban on unlawful assembly turned controversial was in the run-up to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's Nov 2 lockdown of Islamabad last year in an attempt to create hurdles for the party's planned siege of the capital.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:01pm
No surprise.....
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Jul 12, 2017 05:01pm
So, something gonna happen.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:03pm
Unconstitutional act..
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Jul 12, 2017 05:03pm
Democracy turning into dictatorship.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:04pm
Good Move! No such procession should ever be allowed anywhere in the country.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:04pm
Looks like the PML(N) has devised its strategy and it doesn't seem to be a good news for Pakistan!!
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Jul 12, 2017 05:09pm
So why not deny permission for rallies and processions to those groups only instead of a blanket ban.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:11pm
@Never Mind Nope it has nothing to do with PMLN it is to stop LAAL MASJAD guys to hold procession and rallies on the eve of LAAL MASJAD ATTACK anniversary
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Jul 12, 2017 05:13pm
Why are they scared when they are clean. They have imposed 144 in Islamabad only how about rest the cities of the country.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:35pm
Is Democracy in Pakistan have different ethics than rest of the civilsed world.
In most countries if a politician is tarnished with miscoduct or corruption,He or she immediately resigns from the government. Hope we also improve our standard of morality. Not to follow the right course of action encourages lawlesness and extremism.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:41pm
No freedom of speech and expression.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:47pm
@Nomi Goraya 2 months is far too long if one were to believe your proclamation ala Lal Masjid. It smells something else using that as a pretext.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:52pm
It will not help the corrupts not to go to home and face the trails.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:53pm
@pakistan zindabad It is new trick of the government to stop demands of the people to resign and go to home.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:54pm
@Adnan Anwar Dead nations are never surprised.They salute the corrupts and kick the good people.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:55pm
Nip the evil in the bud!
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Jul 12, 2017 05:55pm
Government is curbing citizens basic right. This is unacceptable.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:58pm
Yeah, why these fake protestors ruin the peace of the society, let country prosper, and stop these fake demonstrations.
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Jul 12, 2017 05:59pm
JIT effects..
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Jul 12, 2017 06:06pm
@Nomi Goraya 2 months is a long time, my friend.
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Jul 12, 2017 06:07pm
Very good preventive measure. In case there is chaos at resignation of a VVVVIP.
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Jul 12, 2017 06:11pm
This proves beyond any reasonable doubt that Ittefaq group is in real trouble.
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Jul 12, 2017 06:14pm
And now it begins.
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Jul 12, 2017 06:19pm
Good move! In this emotionally charged political environment, there are many groups who have reasons or find excuses to come out on the streets in favor or against this or that.
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Jul 12, 2017 06:29pm
Negative use of powers on the dictation of corrupt government
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Jul 12, 2017 06:38pm
All attempts already underway to block IK's march on the Capital to force NS out. This is obvious to even a child!
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Jul 12, 2017 06:49pm
144 for two whole months?.. Man, this is getting pretty serious...
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Jul 12, 2017 06:49pm
One more reason for NS to be forced out, sooner rather than later.
The abuse of power and waste of government resources to protect his seat of power should not be tolerated. He has no legal grounds for imposing restriction on anyone exercising their democratic right to demonstrate against his corrupt party.
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Jul 12, 2017 07:23pm
" No public gatherings. Can't you hear? You People don't own Pakistan."
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Jul 12, 2017 07:47pm
Excellent!
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Jul 12, 2017 08:11pm
An ordinary citizen needs his normal life to proceed without any hindrances. Section 144 means removing the politicians' from using their shoulders.
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Jul 12, 2017 08:11pm
But why?????? is this not the abuse of civil rights!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jul 12, 2017 08:19pm
PANIC?
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Jul 12, 2017 08:46pm
@Rauf Klasra One sentence. In a democracy the people have the right to demonstrate anywhere in the country. What you are proposing is either a dictatorship or the kingdom of Shariff.
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Jul 12, 2017 09:09pm
Good move. The noise makers are getting ready for dharnas.
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Jul 12, 2017 09:29pm
Govt had no plan to resign as such they are sure that no dharna to press for step down. They had prepared for long stay.
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Jul 12, 2017 09:48pm
@Rauf Klasra protest is a party of democracy.
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Jul 12, 2017 10:13pm
i think they are going to make a fabricate scheme to combat PTI but they dont know we will won the contest .
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Jul 12, 2017 11:42pm
Illogical actions by the government, these actions will actually create hurdles in everyday life in the capital, so at the end, it will be the gov that will endanger daily life activities
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Jul 12, 2017 11:43pm
Down with dictatorship!
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Jul 12, 2017 11:47pm
This ban has not been imposed by government. Rather, it has been imposed by invisible government of Pakistan whose headquarters is near Aabpara, Islamabad.
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Jul 13, 2017 12:18am
they don have the courage to name even PTI... cowards and corrupt rulers will not see end of this curfew period.
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Jul 13, 2017 12:20am
Government is in the state of Panic.
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Jul 13, 2017 12:25am
There is a "certain segment" of the population out there called the unemployed. "You know what the problem is, Sir Arthur. Not like us."
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Jul 13, 2017 12:34am
@Buta ...... In the Islamic world politics is about the accumulation of family power. Pick any country. That was the history. It is not a question of law and order. Law and order to the people who make the rules equals safety for the elite in Islamabad.
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Jul 13, 2017 12:46am
@Mohammad Baig ..... If Germany before World War I is any example the middle class flees the country.
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Jul 13, 2017 05:43am
Please include major punjab cities as well.
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Jul 13, 2017 06:07am
They are getting ready for the JIT verdict, they know its not going to be good news, its common sense to keep people from showing their displeasure no matter who wins the case. Either way, I see a lot of trouble in the coming days.
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