PESHAWAR (The COW News Digital) Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Peshawar, banning public gatherings amid heightened tensions following the reported imposition of governor’s rule and an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The district administration issued the order as part of measures aimed at maintaining law and order in the provincial capital and preventing potential protests, according to local media reports.
The development comes after roads, educational institutions and offices that had been closed the previous night reopened. Authorities also removed shipping containers and other barricades from roads across the city, restoring normal traffic movement in several areas.
The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service has also resumed operations, allowing commuters to use the public transport system again.
Despite the reopening of roads and the restoration of transport services, the district administration decided to impose restrictions on public gatherings, citing the prevailing situation in the city.
Under the order, public gatherings have been prohibited in Peshawar. The restrictions are intended to prevent possible demonstrations and help authorities maintain security amid uncertainty surrounding the province’s political and administrative situation.
The imposition of Section 144 grants authorities the legal framework to restrict certain public activities, including assemblies, depending on the terms of the notification issued by the administration.
However, details regarding the duration of the restrictions, any exemptions and the specific conditions of the order were not provided in the available report.
The restrictions follow a period of disruption in Peshawar, during which roads were blocked and educational institutions and offices were temporarily closed. The subsequent reopening of these facilities and restoration of public transport have eased some of the immediate disruptions, although restrictions on gatherings remain in place.
The situation continues to draw attention to security and public order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as authorities seek to prevent further unrest.
Residents have been advised to remain aware of official announcements and follow instructions issued by the district administration and law enforcement agencies.
Further clarification from the authorities is expected to establish how long the restrictions will remain effective and whether additional measures will be introduced in response to developments in the province.
