Punjab home department has imposed Section 144 across the province citing "threats to the law and order situation, sectarian harmony and public peace".

The notification was issued following Supreme Court's verdict on Asia Bibi's appeal. Parties including TLP, JUI-F, Jamaat-i-Ahle Hadees have called for protests against Bibi's acquittal.

Section 144 will remain in place from Oct 31 to Nov 10.

The home department has banned assemblies of more than five people at a public place, protests, carrying weapons (except those by LEAs), use of loudspeakers (except for azaan) and delivering provocative speeches, under Section 144, that gives authorities the power to issue orders in face of "apprehended danger".