{
  "id": 9563044,
  "title": "Assembly of 5 or more people banned in Balochistan under Section 144 for 30 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/assembly-of-5-or-more-people-banned-in-balochistan-under-section-144-9563044",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:42:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2032354/assembly-of-5-or-more-people-banned-in-balochistan-under-section-144-for-30-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 23, the Balochistan government implemented Section 144 across the entire province for a 30-day duration, driven by reports suggesting potential activities and gatherings that could jeopardize public order, safety, and security. The Home Department's notification conveyed that these measures followed reports indicating the \"likelihood of activities and gatherings which may adversely affect public peace, tranquillity, law and order, and the safety and security of the general public.\"\n\nAs a direct outcome of these reports, the government instituted several prohibitions throughout Balochistan with immediate effect. These imposed restrictions encompassed a ban on the display, carrying, possession, or use of weapons in public spaces unless expressly permitted by law. Additionally, an assembly or gathering of five or more individuals at any public location, encompassing sit-ins, processions, rallies, demonstrations, and similar gatherings, was prohibited. Another restriction focused on covering or concealing one's face in public areas, particularly through the use of mufflers, masks, or any other means that could obscure or hinder a person's identification.\n\nThese restrictions were to remain in force for 30 days, unless withdrawn, modified, or extended by the competent authority, in accordance with the law. The notification explicitly directed all pertinent law enforcement agencies and district administrations to uphold the strict implementation and enforcement of the order, in compliance with legal provisions. It emphasized that anyone found in violation of the order would be prosecuted according to relevant legal provisions.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Assembly of 5 or more people banned in Balochistan under Section 144 for 30 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/assembly-of-5-or-more-people-banned-in-balochistan-under-section-144",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:42:58.000Z"
      }
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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."
}