The Punjab police has arrested 13 PTI workers in Lahore's PP-167 for violating the election code of conduct by holding rallies in the constituency.

According to the first information report (FIR), a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, a case has been registered under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

13 PTI workers arrested in Lahore for violating the election code of conduct.
13 PTI workers arrested in Lahore for violating the election code of conduct.

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