IDEAS-24: Section 144 imposed in Karachi

KARACHI:  Sindh government has imposed Section 144 in Karachi as the city hosts 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) at the Expo Centre from November 19 to 22, 2024.

On the occasion of Defence Exhibition Ideas 2024 in Karachi, protests and rallies have been banned for 7 days as part of security measures.

Demonstrations and rallies have been banned in Karachi as part of security measures on the occasion of Ideas 2024. No protests or sit-ins will be allowed in Karachi from November 18 to 24.

According to the notification, on the request of Additional IG Police of Karachi Range, Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi has imposed a complete ban on public gatherings under Section 144 in urban limits for 7 days.

A notification issued in this regard states that public gatherings of more than five people will not be allowed during the given period. Similar restrictions have also been imposed in Islamabad in a notification issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner.

The defence exhibition will open today after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates it. The exhibition will be organised by the Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO), under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence and Defence Production, aiming to promote Pakistan’s defence industry internationally.

The event as per its traditions will showcase splendid activities encompassing world’s advanced defence technology demonstrations, international seminar, IDEAS Tri-Services Karachi Show, networking, and business expansions through B2B and B2G engagements.

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