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[H2]PTI vows Islamabad rally despite NOC withdrawal, Section 144 in Punjab[/H2]
Shakeel Qarar | Ali Waqar
August 21, 2024
The PTI vowed on Wednesday to go ahead with its August 22 rally in the federal capital despite the withdrawal of its no-objection certificate (NOC) and the imposition of Section 144 in Punjab against all kinds of “political assemblies”.
For the past several months, the PTI has been trying to get permission to hold a public meeting in Islamabad, without any success. In March, after receiving no response from the district administration despite multiple attempts, the PTI had approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to seek permission to hold a public meeting in the federal capital.
However, the district administration did not allow the party to hold the meeting. Later, the administration allowed PTI to hold a meeting on 27th Ramazan, a date the party refused to accept claiming that workers would be busy in mosques. The party had subsequently said that its power show would be held in Islamabad’s Tarnol on Thursday but also expressed concern that the district administration once again might not allow the party to hold a public meeting in the federal capital.
Today, an order issued by Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa said it was immediately suspending the NOC issued on July 31 by the deputy commissioner.
According to a copy of the notification issued today suspending the NOC, the party was disallowed to carry out a rally due to the lack of available resources and the restrictions posed by the current law and order situation in Islamabad, adding that it would be difficult for the police to manage the security needs due to multiple events occurring simultaneously in the capital.
It said it was unsafe to issue an NOC for the PTI rally given the current situation.
“The agencies referred to the past conduct and track record of PTI which indicates a severe law and order situation might arise,” the order said.
Separately, the Punjab Home Department imposed Section 144 across the province in light of “the prevailing law and order situation and security threats”.
According to a notification, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, there were sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 144 as an “immediate prevention and speedy remedy to prevent disturbance of public peace, safety of lives and property of public”.
It prohibited, gatherings, sits-in, rallies, demonstrations, protests and similar activities across Punjab with effect from Thursday to Saturday.
“The ban has been implemented in view of the threat of terrorism and to protect human lives and property. The administration throughout Punjab will ensure the implementation of the decree,” the department said.
Source:
PTI vows Islamabad rally despite NOC withdrawal, Section 144 in Punjab
Shakeel Qarar | Ali Waqar
August 21, 2024
The PTI vowed on Wednesday to go ahead with its August 22 rally in the federal capital despite the withdrawal of its no-objection certificate (NOC) and the imposition of Section 144 in Punjab against all kinds of “political assemblies”.
For the past several months, the PTI has been trying to get permission to hold a public meeting in Islamabad, without any success. In March, after receiving no response from the district administration despite multiple attempts, the PTI had approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to seek permission to hold a public meeting in the federal capital.
However, the district administration did not allow the party to hold the meeting. Later, the administration allowed PTI to hold a meeting on 27th Ramazan, a date the party refused to accept claiming that workers would be busy in mosques. The party had subsequently said that its power show would be held in Islamabad’s Tarnol on Thursday but also expressed concern that the district administration once again might not allow the party to hold a public meeting in the federal capital.
Today, an order issued by Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa said it was immediately suspending the NOC issued on July 31 by the deputy commissioner.
According to a copy of the notification issued today suspending the NOC, the party was disallowed to carry out a rally due to the lack of available resources and the restrictions posed by the current law and order situation in Islamabad, adding that it would be difficult for the police to manage the security needs due to multiple events occurring simultaneously in the capital.
It said it was unsafe to issue an NOC for the PTI rally given the current situation.
“The agencies referred to the past conduct and track record of PTI which indicates a severe law and order situation might arise,” the order said.
Separately, the Punjab Home Department imposed Section 144 across the province in light of “the prevailing law and order situation and security threats”.
According to a notification, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, there were sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 144 as an “immediate prevention and speedy remedy to prevent disturbance of public peace, safety of lives and property of public”.
It prohibited, gatherings, sits-in, rallies, demonstrations, protests and similar activities across Punjab with effect from Thursday to Saturday.
“The ban has been implemented in view of the threat of terrorism and to protect human lives and property. The administration throughout Punjab will ensure the implementation of the decree,” the department said.
Source:
PTI vows Islamabad rally despite NOC withdrawal, Section 144 in Punjab
