--- title: "Punjab government imposes 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights" description: "Most outlets reported that the Punjab government has imposed a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights under Section 144, citing security concerns. ProPakistani led with the ban and briefly mentioned the 30-day duration and the Punjab Home Department’s involvement. Dawn added context, noting the limited allowance for small drones used indoors for events. Both outlets framed the measure as a security precaution." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11290-punjab-imposes-30-day-ban-on-outdoor-drone-flights site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Punjab government imposes 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights pakistan · updated 30 Sep 2026, 9:48 AM PKT · 29–30 Sep 2026 · 10 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 30 Sep 2026 — Punjab government imposes 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Punjab government has imposed a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights under Section 144, citing security concerns. ProPakistani led with the ban and briefly mentioned the 30-day duration and the Punjab Home Department’s involvement. Dawn added context, noting the limited allowance for small drones used indoors for events. Both outlets framed the measure as a security precaution. - **Dawn** — [Ban on outdoor drones in Punjab extended for a month](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033604/ban-on-outdoor-drones-in-punjab-extended-for-a-month) · 30 Sep 2026, 9:48 AM PKT > LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights across the province under Section 144, citing security concerns, while allowing limited use of small drones for events held inside halls and marquees. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, organisers will be responsible for ensuring the safe use of drones during indoor events. Intelligence and ... - **ProPakistani** — [Punjab Bans Drones](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/30/punjab-bans-drones/) · 30 Sep 2026, 9:13 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab Home Department has imposed a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights across the province under Section 144, citing… Read More ### 29 Sep 2026 — Punjab imposes 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights under Section 144 (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported the ban on outdoor drone flights in Punjab under Section 144, citing security concerns. BOL News and 24 News HD added that the ban aims to protect public safety and property, while Hum News English included the location (Lahore) and noted the notification was issued. The Nation and Minute Mirror provided straightforward reports without additional context. ARY News used slightly different phrasing but conveyed the same core information. - **Minute Mirror** — [Punjab imposes 30-day ban on outdoor drones](https://minutemirror.com.pk/punjab-imposes-30-day-ban-on-outdoor-drones-637152/) · 29 Sep 2026, 1:15 PM PKT > The Punjab Home Department has imposed a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights across the province under Section 144, citing security concerns. - **ARY News (English)** — [Punjab enforces ban on use of drones for 30 days under section 144](https://arynews.tv/punjab-enforces-ban-on-use-of-drones-for-30-days-under-section-144) · 29 Sep 2026, 12:26 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab government has imposed ban over flying drones with enforcement of Section 144 across the province, ARY News reported on Tuesday. - **BOL News** — [Punjab bans outdoor drone flights for 30 days over security](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/punjab-bans-outdoor-drone-flights-for-30-days-over-security) · 29 Sep 2026, 12:19 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab has banned outdoor drone flights for 30 days under Section 144, with the provincial government citing security concerns and the need to protect public safety and property. - **Hum News English** — [Punjab imposes 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights](https://humenglish.com/latest/punjab-imposes-30-day-ban-on-outdoor-drone-flights/) · 29 Sep 2026, 12:16 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has imposed a 30-day ban on flying drones in open spaces across the province under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, citing security concerns. The notification, issued by the Home Department, prohibits outdoor use of drones during the specified period, while allowing limited use of small drones for coverage of events held inside halls and marquees... - **The Nation** — [Punjab imposes 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights](https://www.nation.com.pk/29-Sep-2026/punjab-imposes-30-day-ban-outdoor-drone-flights) · 29 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM PKT · 100% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab Home Department has imposed a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flights across the province under Section 144, citing security concerns. - **24 News HD** — [Section 144 imposed in Punjab, outdoor flying of drones banned](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Sep-2026/section-144-imposed-punjab-outdoor-flying-drones-banned) · 29 Sep 2026, 10:11 AM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province by imposing a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flying in view of security concerns, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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