Balochistan
Pakistan: Balochistan govt bans rallies, sit-ins on roads
Quetta, Pakistan/IBNS: The Balochistan government in Pakistan has imposed a ban on taking out processions and staging rallies and sit-ins on roads under the Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance promulgated by the provincial governor on Saturday, the Dawn reported.
According to a report by the Dawn newspaper, the ordinance, which would be applicable with immediate effect, is aimed at preventing any attempt to create hurdles in free and smooth movement of the people in their daily life.
Those who violate the ban would be awarded three to six months’ imprisonment with a fine of Rs 10,000, the Pak daily reported.
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