PTI moves ECP against section 144 in Lahore.
Ahead of it's election rally to be led by Chairman Imran Khan in Lahore, Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaaf (PTI) Sunday approached the Election Commission of g Pakistan (ECP) Sunday to challenge the section 144 imposed by the Punjab government in the city.
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"The ECP should dispose of the implementation of section 144 as it is illegal," the petition read.
The punjab government Saturday night again announced a ban on " large gatherings " in the provincial capital to avoid any " untoward incidents ". It said that by imposing section 144, the Punjab government is violating para 15 of the supreme court's order.The petition also stated that the routes of the rally and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match are different.
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Awan,while speaking to the media persons later, reiterated that the timings and route's of the match and rally are different.
"Imposing section 144 on the entire city is not justificable and the interim government decided to put a ban using PSl as an exuse," he said.
PTI leader Yasmin Rashid has also submitted a request against the provincial government's decision to ban rallies in ECP's office in Lahore.
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