Rallies banned across Sindh

Dawn Report Published October 12, 2026 Updated October 12, 2026 07:00am

KARACHI: The government on Sunday night imposed a ban on holding rallies, protests, sit-ins or holding a gathering of five or more persons anywhere in the province till Oct 20.

The restriction was imposed under Section 144 of the criminal procedure code.

Published in Dawn, October 12th, 2026

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