--- title: "Balochistan government imposes 30-day Section 144 restrictions" description: "Most outlets reported the imposition of Section 144 in Balochistan for 30 days, highlighting the restrictions on public gatherings and face coverings. Dawn provided additional context, noting the government cited concerns about law and order and safety as the reason for the order. Minute Mirror focused primarily on the enforcement of the restrictions without elaborating on the stated rationale." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10256-section-144-imposed-in-islamabad-district-administration site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Balochistan government imposes 30-day Section 144 restrictions pakistan · updated 25 Sep 2026, 9:36 PM PKT · 23–25 Sep 2026 · 21 articles from 12 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 12 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported the enforcement of Section 144 in Islamabad, prohibiting public gatherings and emphasizing the restriction on rallies, processions, and assemblies. While most described the measure as a general security precaution, Pakistan Observer specifically linked the imposition to the upcoming PTI long march. A few outlets, such as Dawn and Minute Mirror, noted the duration of the order, stating it would remain in force for two months. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 25 Sep 2026 — Section 144 imposed across Balochistan for one month (1 outlet) - **24 News HD** — [Section 144 imposed across Balochistan for one month](https://www.24newshd.tv/25-Sep-2026/section-144-imposed-across-balochistan-one-month) · 25 Sep 2026, 9:36 PM PKT > The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 across the province for 30 days, restricting public gatherings and other activities in public places. ### 24 Sep 2026 — Balochistan government imposes 30-day Section 144 restrictions (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported the imposition of Section 144 in Balochistan for 30 days, highlighting the restrictions on public gatherings and face coverings. Dawn provided additional context, noting the government cited concerns about law and order and safety as the reason for the order. Minute Mirror focused primarily on the enforcement of the restrictions without elaborating on the stated rationale. - **Business Recorder** — [Sec 144 imposed across B’tan for 30 days](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441111/sec-144-imposed-across-btan-for-30-days) · 25 Sep 2026, 5:58 AM PKT > QUETTA: Section 144 has been imposed across Balochistan for a period of one month. According to a notification issued by the provincial authorities, gatherings at public places, sit-ins, rallies and protests have been prohibited. The notification also bans covering one’s face and wearing veils at public places. The notification states that Section 144 will remain in force across the province fo... - **The Express Tribune** — [Balochistan imposes province-wide curbs](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631315/balochistan-imposes-province-wide-curbs) · 25 Sep 2026, 4:10 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Section 144 bans weapons, gatherings and face coverings for 30 days - **Dawn** — [Assembly of 5 or more people, covering of face in public banned in Balochistan under Section 144 for 30 days](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032354/assembly-of-5-or-more-people-covering-of-face-in-public-banned-in-balochistan-under-section-144-for-30-days) · 24 Sep 2026, 6:32 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 throughout the province for a 30-day period, citing reports indicating the likelihood of activities and gatherings that may adversely affect law and order and safety and security of the public. Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the authorities to “issue order absolute at once in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended dange... - **Minute Mirror** — [Balochistan imposes Section 144 for 30 days](https://minutemirror.com.pk/balochistan-imposes-section-144-for-30-days-634785/) · 24 Sep 2026, 3:22 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The Balochistan government has imposed Section 144 across the province for 30 days, placing restrictions on public gatherings, rallies, demonstrations and ### 23 Sep 2026 — Section 144 imposed in Islamabad and Balochistan ahead of PTI protests (11 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Section 144 was imposed in Islamabad, prohibiting public gatherings, rallies, and protests, with several noting the measure was in place ahead of a PTI protest on Sept 27. Some also mentioned the duration of the order, such as a two-month imposition in Islamabad and a 30-day enforcement in Balochistan. A few outlets highlighted the legal framework, such as the Peaceful Assembly & Public Order Act 2024, while others noted security concerns or the district administration’s warnings against unlawful activities. Coverage of the Balochistan imposition was more limited and appeared in fewer excerpts, with only a handful of outlets mentioning it alongside Islamabad. - **BOL News** — [Section 144 imposed in Balochistan, Islamabad ahead of protests](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/section-144-imposed-in-balochistan-islamabad-ahead-of-protests) · 24 Sep 2026, 11:51 AM PKT > Balochistan authorities have imposed Section 144 across the province for 30 days, banning public gatherings, protests and rallies from Sept. 23. - **The Nation** — [Section 144 imposed across Balochistan for one month](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/section-144-imposed-across-balochistan-one-month) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:29 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > QUETTA: Section 144 has been imposed across Balochistan for one month, prohibiting public gatherings, sit-ins, rallies and protests. - **ARY News (English)** — [Section 144 imposed across Balochistan for 30 days](https://arynews.tv/section-144-imposed-across-balochistan-for-30-days) · 24 Sep 2026, 9:58 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > According to a notification issued by the provincial authorities, gatherings at public places, sit-ins, rallies and protests have been... - **The Express Tribune** — [Balochistan imposes Section 144 across province for 30 days](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631147/balochistan-imposes-section-144-across-province-for-30-days) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:18 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Home Department cites reports of activities and gatherings threatening public peace, law and security - **Daily Times** — [Section 144 imposed in Islamabad amid security concerns](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557324/section-144-imposed-in-islamabad-amid-security-concerns/) · 24 Sep 2026, 12:01 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The district administration has imposed Section 144 in Islamabad amid security concerns ahead of a possible PTI long march. Authorities have prohibited gatherings across the federal capital. Read More: Section 144 imposed in Islamabad for two months The administration said the ban also applies under the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024. Officials […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Islamabad goes under Section 144 with New Restrictions ahead of PTI Long March](https://pakobserver.net/islamabad-goes-under-section-144-with-new-restrictions-ahead-of-pti-long-march/) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:48 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD — The federal capital has been placed under Section 144, with authorities banning all forms of gatherings as security… - **Minute Mirror** — [Section 144 imposed in Islamabad for two months](https://minutemirror.com.pk/section-144-imposed-in-islamabad-for-two-months-634493/) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:24 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The Islamabad district administration has imposed Section 144 in the federal capital for two months, placing restrictions on public gatherings, - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Section 144 remains in force in Islamabad, public gatherings banned](https://www.app.com.pk/national/section-144-remains-in-force-in-islamabad-public-gatherings-banned/) · 23 Sep 2026, 11:09 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Section 144 remains in force in the federal capital, and the district administration has said that no type of public gathering or assembly is allowed in the city. - **Dawn** — [Section 144 imposed in Islamabad; district administration warns citizens against participating in 'illegal activities'](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032130/section-144-imposed-in-islamabad-district-administration-warns-citizens-against-participating-in-illegal-activities) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:57 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Section 144 has been imposed for two months in Islamabad, it emerged on Wednesday, with the district administration warning citizens against participating in “illegal activities”. The order comes as the Kissan Ittehad and PTI have announced long marches and sit-ins in Islamabad in the coming week. The PTI has announced a long march on Sept 27 to press for the release of its founder, Imran Khan,... - **Hum News English** — [Section 144 imposed in Islamabad as Punjab restricts public gatherings](https://humenglish.com/latest/section-144-imposed-in-islamabad-as-punjab-restricts-public-gatherings/) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:47 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad, with the district administration prohibiting public gatherings, rallies and assemblies in the federal capital and warning of legal action against violations. According to the district administration’s notification, gatherings of any kind are prohibited in Islamabad under Section 144. The administration has directed citizens to comply with the restricti... - **24 News HD** — [Section 144 in force in Islamabad, gatherings of five or more banned](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Sep-2026/section-144-force-islamabad-gatherings-five-banned) · 23 Sep 2026, 10:03 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > The Islamabad district administration has reminded residents that Section 144 remains in force across the federal capital, prohibiting gatherings, processions, rallies and demonstrations at public places. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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