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Section 144

Section 144: 5 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Section 144 imposed in Upper and Lower South Waziristan, markets shut. Key developments, background and…

5 stories on Section 144 since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 24 October 2026.

Key developments

  1. Section 144 imposed in Upper and Lower South Waziristan, markets shutThe district administrations of Lower and Upper South Waziristan imposed Section 144 for Saturday, closing markets and restricting movement on major routes.
  2. Government seeks National Assembly approval for KP emergencyThe government tabled a resolution seeking NA approval of the KP emergency, as Law Minister Tarar said terrorism there had become a threat to national security.
  3. Kundi puts security before development on KP's first day under governor's ruleGovernor Kundi told KP's apex committee that security comes before development, as police confirmed Sohail Afridi is in preventive custody.
  4. Kundi warns PTI long march will not be allowed past AttockKP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said PTI's long march would be stopped at Attock, as Punjab banned gatherings of five or more for 10 days over terror threats.
  5. PTI postpones Islamabad long march to October 4 as capital braces for security clampdownThe PTI has moved its Islamabad march to October 4 as Rangers deploy in the capital and the federal government steps up attacks on the KP administration.