PTI March: The Pakistan Army has taken control of D-Chowk Islamabad as PTI protestors led by Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi inch towards the vicinity to stage a sit-in.
According to the media reports, the federal government authorized the army’s deployment in D-Chowk Islamabad by invoking section 245 early Tuesday morning, following a violent demonstration by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that crushed four ranger personnel beneath their vehicle in Islamabad.
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The Interior Ministry has issued a notification authorizing the army to help local authorities in maintaining law and order. The announcement also authorizes the army to enforce curfews wherever required to combat anarchy. The army has been given the authority to shoot anyone who violates the law or causes damage to state facilities.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also stated that a curfew in Islamabad may be imposed if the situation warranted it. He stated that it would be “very easy” for the government to begin fire, but that we would practice restraint for now.
