DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The district administration has imposed a curfew in Tank for Saturday (Oct 24), citing security concerns, restricting all movement across the region from 6am to 7pm.

According to an order issued by deputy commissioner Jamshed Khan under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, all forms of movement will remain prohibited during the specified hours.

Traffic movement will be completely suspended on the Jandola-Tank-Gomal Zam Dam Road.

Restrictions will also apply to major routes from Dabra to the bypass, Kor Qila, Khargai and Ranwal.

The administration said Ranwal and Jandola bazaars would also remain closed from 6am to 7pm during the restrictions. Law enforcement agencies, ambulances and emergency services have been exempted from the restrictions.

The administration has urged residents to avoid unnecessary movement and comply with the restrictions in view of the prevailing security situation.

Published in Dawn, October 24th, 2026