{
  "id": 14381262,
  "title": "Section 144 imposed in DI Khan, pillion riding and public gatherings banned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/section-144-imposed-in-di-khan-pillion-riding-and-public-gatherings-14381262",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:46:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2037074/section-144-imposed-in-di-khan-pillion-riding-and-public-gatherings-banned"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dera Ismail Khan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has imposed Section 144, restricting pillion riding and public gatherings, until November 11. The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner Hikmatullah on October 13, aims to maintain law and order in the area. The restrictions include bans on public gatherings, meetings, processions, rallies, and the display of weapons on public roads. Any violation may lead to legal action under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The ban, which remains in effect until November 11 unless altered by the competent authority, follows similar measures imposed in Karachi and Rawalpindi.",
  "summary": "DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The district administration imposed Section 144 across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district, banning pillion riding and public gatherings, rallies and processions until Nov 11, citing law and order concerns. The restrictions were imposed through an order issued by Deputy Commissioner Hikmatullah on Oct 13 and took immediate effect. Under the order, public gatherings,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Section 144 imposed in DI Khan, pillion riding and public gatherings banned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/section-144-imposed-in-di-khan-pillion-riding-and-public-gatherings",
        "published": "2026-10-14T05:46:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Section 144 imposed in DI Khan until November 11",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/section-144-imposed-in-di-khan-until-november-11",
        "published": "2026-10-14T07:06:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}