Terror threat: Sindh govt to impose section 144 across province

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KARACHI, May 23(ABC): Following the recent terrorist activities and possible terror threats, the Sindh government Tuesday decided to impose section 144 across the province.

The latest development came in light of the series of bomb blasts in Karachi and a warning regarding terrorist activity in the District South of the metropolis issued by the Sindh Home Department.

On Friday, the Sindh Home Department imposed Section 144 in the District South and placed a ban on the usage of drone cameras and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). “Terrorists can target important buildings in the city through drones,” said the statement issued by the home department.

According to the sources, in the wee hours of Tuesday, it was decided to impose section 144 across the province, however, a notification regarding this will be issued by the home department soon.

After the issuance of the notification, meetings, processions, and gatherings will be banned across Sindh, the sources added.