The Sindh government has extended restrictions imposed under Section 144 for an additional month, continuing limitations on public gatherings, protests, and other activities across the province.
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According to a notification issued by the Sindh Home Department, the extension maintains a ban on protests, sit-ins, rallies, and the public display of weapons. The order also prohibits wall chalking and certain forms of public assembly aimed at maintaining law and order. Officials said the decision was taken as part of broader security measures to prevent disruptions and ensure public safety in the province.
Under the notification, licensed private security guards will continue to be allowed to carry weapons while performing official duties. However, the public display of arms by unauthorised individuals remains prohibited. The provincial government warned that legal action would be taken against anyone found violating the restrictions.
Authorities stated that police station house officers (SHOs) have been granted powers to initiate action under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code against violators. The section deals with disobedience to orders duly promulgated by public servants.
Section 144 is commonly imposed by provincial administrations to restrict activities considered likely to disturb public peace or create security risks. The extension means restrictions will remain in place throughout Sindh for another month unless revised or withdrawn earlier by the provincial administration. Officials have urged citizens and political groups to comply with the regulations and avoid activities that could result in legal consequences.
The order comes amid heightened security concerns and administrative efforts to regulate public gatherings and maintain stability.
Political parties and civil society groups have previously criticised the repeated use of Section 144, arguing that prolonged restrictions can affect constitutional rights related to assembly and protest.
However, provincial authorities maintain that such measures are necessary under prevailing security conditions. No further details were provided on whether the government plans to review the restrictions before the end of the newly extended period.
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The latest notification reinforces Sindh’s continued reliance on preventive security measures to manage public order and address potential law and order challenges across the province.