The Karachi Commissioner has issued a notification enforcing Section 144 in the city’s central district for one day.
The Section 144 has been imposed ahead of a political party’s rally, with the aim of maintaining law and order.
As per the notification, the imposition of Section 144 empowers law enforcement to prevent potential disruptions and security threats. Karachiites are advised to cooperate and avoid participating in unauthorized gatherings.
It is pertinent to mention here that Karachi reported a staggering 16,977 street crime incidents in the first three months of 2025.
According to the Citizen-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), the crimes include mobile phone snatching, motorcycle theft, and carjacking, with 4,298 mobile phones, 11,982 motorcycles, and 537 cars stolen or robbed between January 1 and March 31.
