Section 144 Imposed in Rawalpindi Ahead of PTI April 9 Rally

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•Section 144, which prohibits public gatherings, was imposed in Rawalpindi on April 7, 2026.
•PTI leaders Uzma and Noreen, sisters of Imran Khan, were arrested on April 7 ahead of the planned protest.
•The PTI protest is scheduled for April 9 outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
•The protest proceeded despite rainy weather and the restrictions imposed by authorities.

What Could Happen If...

▸If PTI proceeds with the April 9 protest despite Section 144 there could be clashes with law enforcement, leading to arrests and heightened tensions in Rawalpindi affecting local security.

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REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Imran’s sisters Uzma, Noreen arrested as PTI braves rainy weather, Section 144 to protest outside Adiala jail REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI’s protest outside Adiala, April 9 rally

Authorities in Rawalpindi have imposed Section 144, banning public gatherings, ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest planned outside Adiala Jail on April 9. PTI leaders Uzma and Noreen, sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, were arrested as the party proceeded with protests despite rainy weather and the restrictions. The measures and arrests highlight ongoing political tensions and could affect stability and public order in the city during the upcoming rally.