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Section 144 imposed around PAF airbases, airports
Key takeaways
- According to the notification, pigeon flying, use of laser lights, and throwing meat or other waste are strictly prohibited.
- Officials said these activities pose serious risks to flight operations and passenger safety, as they attract birds and debris near runways.
- Special cleanliness arrangements will be ensured around airports, with law enforcement tasked to enforce the restrictions.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Punjab home department has enforced Section 144 in a 13-kilometer radius around Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases and commercial airports across the province for 30 days, ARY News reported on Thursday.
According to the notification, pigeon flying, use of laser lights, and throwing meat or other waste are strictly prohibited.
Officials said these activities pose serious risks to flight operations and passenger safety, as they attract birds and debris near runways. The measures, ordered under Section 144(6) of the Criminal Procedure Code, aim to safeguard human lives, property, and aviation operations.
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