The district authorities have implemented section 144 for a duration of seven days in the districts of Kasur, Jhelum, Mianwali, Mandi Bahauddin, and Rawalpindi, as stated by official notifications.
Under section 144, a ban has been placed on all gatherings, public meetings, demonstrations, sit-ins, and rallies for the next seven days, as announced by the authorities.
The official order declares that strict action will be taken against those who violate this order.
The security has been put on high alert in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, considering the potential protests following the arrest of the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The PTI chairman was taken into custody from his residence in Zaman Park, Lahore, after being found guilty in the Toshakhana case and being sentenced to three years in jail for corrupt practices.
The Federal Police has raised the security alert in Islamabad and issued instructions to officers for enhanced checking and deployment across the city.
Similarly, the Rawalpindi Police is also on high alert with special directives to handle any possible protests by the PTI.
The police authorities have instructed their subordinates to closely monitor the situation and ensure public safety.