Section 144 imposed in Punjab to maintain law and order during Muharram

The Punjab government on Saturday imposed Section 144 across the province during Muharram in the light of “potential threats to public tranquility, sectarian harmony and general law and order situation”.

According to an order issued by the Home Department, seen by Dawn.com, Section 144 would remain in place during the first 10 days of Muharram. The law empowers authorities to issue orders in the public interest that may place a ban on an activity for a specific period of time.

It stated that “innovations at processions”...