{
  "id": 16307560,
  "title": "Section 144 imposed in Upper, Lower South Waziristan over security concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/section-144-imposed-in-upper-lower-south-waziristan-over-security-16307560",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T08:48:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2039477/section-144-imposed-in-upper-lower-south-waziristan-over-security-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: District administrations in Lower and Upper South Waziristan imposed Section 144 on Saturday, limiting movement and closing markets and main routes due to security concerns and logistical supply transportation. Deputy Commissioners Musarrat Zaman and Irfan Ali issued separate notifications on Friday outlining the restrictions. In Lower South Waziristan, restrictions were in place for Wana Bazaar, Wana Bypass, and other localities, prohibiting movement along roads through Wana, Tiarza Gate, Karab Kot, Tanai, and Dargai Bridge. Motorists were instructed to stop at least 50 meters away from security forces. In Upper South Waziristan, Servakai and Sararogha tehsils, along with surrounding areas, were also under Section 144. Prohibited routes included those leading to Ladha, Makeen, Sararogha, Nazar Khel, Dargai Bridge, Madi Jan, Sheen Warsak, and Jandola. Special provisions were made for polio workers and vaccination teams, allowing them to move through the areas after identity verification. Authorities urged residents to follow instructions, avoid unnecessary travel, and cooperate with law enforcement. Section 144 grants district administrations the power to impose restrictions in specified circumstances.",
  "summary": "SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The district administrations of Lower and Upper South Waziristan imposed Section 144 restrictions for Saturday, restricting movement in several areas and closing markets and major routes amid security concerns and the movement of logistical supplies for security forces. Lower South Waziristan Deputy Commissioner Musarrat Zaman and Upper South Waziristan Deputy Commissioner Irfan…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Section 144 imposed in Upper, Lower South Waziristan over security concerns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/section-144-imposed-in-upper-lower-south-waziristan-over-security-16315450",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:08:16.000Z"
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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."
}