Lahore: Section 144 has been imposed in all over Punjab till October 15. According to home department Punjab notification a complete ban has been slapped on assemblies of 5 or more people in public spaces, open areas, and highways. Rallies, processions, demonstrations, sit-ins, and public meetings are prohibited

Carrying or showing any type of weapon in public places is banned. Encouraging or urging people to join illegal gatherings is punishable Ban orders will not be applicable to Wedding ceremonies, funeral prayers, and burials . Routine gatherings inside mosques and other places of worship are permitted.

Courts, government institutions, and officially approved events are allowed. On-duty law enforcement officers and intelligence staff are exempted. Information about security threats from law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies were received The Home Department acted on alerts from law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Reports indicated that militant groups might target public gatherings and rallies According to home department public gatherings can become easy targets for terrorists attacks. Therefore section 144 has been slapped for the protection of life and property of the people.