- Govt prohibits every kind of political assemblies in Rawalpindi.
- Punjab govt bans pillion driving, pigeon flying from Oct 10-17.
- Step taken to “keep” legislation, order scenario throughout SCO.
LAHORE: The Punjab authorities has imposed Part 144 in Rawalpindi until October 17 to keep up the legislation and order scenario in the course of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
Exercising powers vested beneath Part 144, the provincial authorities prohibited every kind of political assemblies, gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, pillion driving, aerial firing, pigeon flying, use of drones and use of laser lights from October 10 to 17 within the district.
This got here as a part of Pakistan’s efforts to make sure the sleek conduct of the high-level summit. Islamabad is ready 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 mentioned it took this resolution on the district administration’s request to make sure safety of individuals, installations, buildings and thwart any potential risk or untoward exercise.
In the meantime, the federal authorities has deployed Pakistan Military’s troops in Islamabad from October 5 to 17, beneath Article 245 of the Structure, to make sure legislation and order scenario within the federal capital in the course of 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 have been issued to merchants and lodge homeowners by the police, warning that any violations will lead to penalties.