Rawalpindi: Pakistan's Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi till October 17 in view of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The government says that this ban has been imposed for the purpose of maintaining law and order.

After the imposition of Section 144 in Pakistan, no person can organize any political meeting, function, protest or rally. The government prohibits their organization.

SCO meeting in two cities

The SCO meeting will be held in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on 15 and 16 October. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will also go to Islamabad to attend the meeting. To prevent any disturbance during the summit, Pakistan decided to impose Section 144.

According to Geo TV, the Punjab government said that it had taken this decision on the request of the district administration to ensure the safety of people, establishments, buildings and to avoid any potential danger.

Order to close marriage halls, restaurants and cafes

The central government of Pakistan has deployed army personnel in the capital Islamabad. The central government decided to deploy Pakistani army personnel in Islamabad from 5 to 17 October under Article 245 of the Constitution.

According to Geo TV, the authorities have also ordered the closure of wedding halls, restaurants and cafes in Rawalpindi and Islamabad for five days. Meanwhile, the police are issuing notices to traders and hotel owners. It has been said that fines will be imposed for any violation.

Imran Khan's party will stage a big protest

Imran Khan's party has announced a protest at D Chowk in Islamabad on October 15. The SCO summit will begin in Islamabad on the same day. PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said that a massive protest will be held at D Chowk in Islamabad on October 15.

Meanwhile, he informed that Imran Khan's party PTI has ended the protest in Punjab. The party has demanded the release of leaders and workers. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established in Shanghai, China on 15 June 2001. It has a total of nine full members including India, Iran, China, Pakistan and Russia.