Section 144 still in place: Islamabad police warns against protests

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The Islamabad police have asserted that Section 144 — ban on public gatherings — was still imposed in the capital and requested political workers not to “obstruct the legal process”.

“We request those giving calls for protests in Islamabad tomorrow not to cause disturbance of peace,” it said in a tweet, adding that legal action would be taken against those inciting the public.

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