LAHORE: So as to preserve regulation and order throughout the forthcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, the Punjab authorities has imposed Part 144 in Rawalpindi for about one week.
Exercising the authority vested below Part 144, the Punjab authorities introduced to ban any type of gathering, rally, sit-in, protest, pillion using, aerial fireplace, pigeon flying and use of drones or laser lights within the metropolis from October 10 to 17.
This got here as a part of Pakistan’s efforts to make sure the graceful conduct of the high-level summit. Islamabad is about to host the SCO Council of Heads of Authorities assembly subsequent week with main international leaders, together with Indian Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visiting the nation.
The Punjab authorities stated it took this determination on the district administration’s request to make sure safety of individuals, installations, buildings and thwart any potential menace or untoward exercise.
In the meantime, the federal authorities has deployed Pakistan Military’s troops in Islamabad from October 5 to 17, below Article 245 of the Structure, to make sure regulation and order scenario within the federal capital throughout the SCO summit.
The assembly of the SCO — which contains 9 full members, together with China, India, Iran and Russia — is scheduled to happen in Islamabad on October 15 and 16.
A day in the past, officers additionally introduced the closure of marriage halls, eating places, and cafes for a interval of 5 days — October 12 to 16 — within the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Moreover, notices had been issued to merchants and resort homeowners by the police, warning that any violations will lead to penalties.