Section 144 imposed across Sindh province.

KARACHI -- In response to the escalating protests in the Sindh province, authorities have imposed Section 144, effectively banning the assembly of more than four individuals and all kinds of demonstrations, protests, and rallies.

According to a notification issued by the provincial government on Wednesday, this measure has been taken to maintain law and order and prevent further unrest.

The imposition of Section 144 comes amid violent protests which erupted following the arrest of the former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir corruption case on Tuesday.

According to the notification from the Home department, the restrictions in Sindh will remain in effect until further notice, and law enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the order.

Meanwhile, the inspector-general of the Sindh police has called in an additional 1,500 police personnel and placed them on duty in Karachi to help in maintaining law and order in the wake of the protests...