Punjab Governor House seeks additional security after PTI protests.

LAHORE -- The administration of Punjab Governor House has sought additional security from the provincial government following the protests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers outside the building, media reported on Friday.

The Governor House's administration sent a letter to the chief secretary and Inspector General (IG) Punjab police to increase the police contingents due to the deteriorated law and order situation.

In its letter, the administration stated that PTI workers vandalized the assets and damaged the security installations after burning tyres at the Mall Road Gate of the Governor House.

It added that the outrageous crowd tried to break the Governor House's gate. The administration asked the provincial authorities to increase the police deployment at the building.

Moreover, it was learnt that consultations are underway to hand over security...

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