District administrations in Shangla, Buner, Hangu, Chitral, Lower Dir and Upper Dir have imposed Section 144, banning gatherings, rallies, processions, protests and the carrying of arms, ARY News reported, citing official notifications.
What each district banned
ARY News says Shangla has banned political rallies, processions and gatherings, and prohibited hate speeches, for 30 days.
The deputy commissioner of Buner banned political gatherings, hate speeches and the display of arms for 30 days. The administration warned of action under Section 188 if the order is broken.
Hangu, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, and Upper and Lower Chitral imposed Section 144 with a ban on gatherings of five or more people and on unauthorised rallies, and said violators would face legal action.
ARY News says the authorities have closed all academic institutions in Chitral and asked the public to cooperate with the orders.
