Pakistan bans rallies, protests citing terrorism; PTI alleges 'martial law'
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Pakistan's government on Wednesday banned protests and rallies in Lahore for seven days under Section 144 ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI)'s proposed rally and "Aurat march." Authorities have cited poor security situations and threat alerts as reasons for issuing the order. Meanwhile, several people, especially the workers and activists of PTI, were arrested for defying the ban order and clashing with the police.