Local authorities have imposed Section 144 in Murree for three days due to security concerns during Independence Day celebrations. During this period, only families will be allowed to enter Murree.
According to the notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi, in order to maintain public order and prevent any untoward incidents during the Independence Day festivities, entry to Mall Road and GPO Chowk will be restricted to families only on August 12, 13, and 14, 2025.
The notification said that this decision was made on the recommendation of the District Intelligence Committee, which met on July 30 and considered the potential for large crowds and disorder during the celebrations.
As per the order, Section 144 will remain in force during this period, and violators will be proceeded against under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The Deputy Commissioner further clarified that even after the expiry of the order, judicial proceedings will continue for any violations committed during its enforcement.
It is worth noting that the administration has decided to celebrate August 14 in a grand manner. On Independence Day, a fireworks display will take place, and government and private buildings along Mall Road have been decorated with electric lights.
