Section 144 has been imposed in Karachi until October 20, according to a notification, and the Karachi Commissioner has ordered its enforcement across the city.
The measure bans gatherings of more than five people, public rallies, processions, protests and sit-ins. The notification said the curbs were introduced over road blockages and concerns about the law and order situation.
Federal notification approves army deployment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Separately, the federal government issued a notification for the deployment of Pakistan Army troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to assist the civil administration. The move was approved under Article 245 of the Constitution for the duration of the emergency declared on October 11.
According to the notification, the deployment aims to protect the lives and property of citizens and government installations in the province. The army will help the civil administration maintain law and order there.
Troop numbers to be set; gazette notice to follow
The notification said the KP governor, in consultation with General Headquarters (GHQ), will determine the number of troops and resources required. The formal notification for the deployment will be published in the Gazette of Pakistan, Part II.
