Shangla, Buner, Hangu, Chitral and Dir impose Section 144 for 30 days
ARY News says those district administrations have banned rallies and processions. In Hangu, Dir and Chitral the orders also bar gatherings of five or more people. Chitral has closed academic institutions.
ARY News says Section 144 is in force in Shangla, Buner, Hangu, Chitral, Upper Dir and Lower Dir, covering rallies, processions, protests and carrying arms.
Shangla banned political rallies, processions, gatherings and hate speeches for 30 days.
The Buner deputy commissioner banned political gatherings, hate speeches and the display of arms for 30 days, with action under Section 188 for violations.
Hangu, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, and Upper and Lower Chitral banned gatherings of five or more people and unauthorised rallies.
ARY News says Chitral has also closed academic institutions.