Section 144 imposed around airports, PAF bases in Punjab for 30 days
Key takeaways
- LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 around airports and Pakistan Air Force bases across the province, the provincial Home Department said on Thursday.
- The notification added that there were sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 144 as an “immediate prevention to disturbance of public peace, safety of lives and property of public and tranquility”.
- "Birds are attracted to meat and filth, which causes serious hazards for aircraft and passengers.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Section 144 imposed around airports, PAF bases in Punjab for 30 days Pigeon flying, laser lights banned near sensitive aviation areas for 30 days, says notification By Web Desk | Published May 21, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 around airports and Pakistan Air Force bases across the province, the provincial Home Department said on Thursday.
According to a notification issued by the Home Department dated May 19, certain activities — including pigeon homing, the use of laser lights, and throwing of meat [sadqa] for the consumption of carnivorous birds around air bases and airports — may “pose a serious risk to flight operations and aviation assets”.