What Happened: Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed was arrested by Islamabad Police during a pro-Palestine march that violated Section 144 prohibiting unauthorized public gatherings.
What you need to know: Islamabad Police have arrested former senator Mushtaq Ahmed from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) during a pro-Palestine march organized by the party to show solidarity with the people of Palestine. The march was held in defiance of Section 144, which was enforced by authorities in Islamabad.
What more: This section restricts public gatherings without prior approval from the district administration. Despite the legal restrictions, the protest proceeded, leading to the arrest of Ahmed and highlighting tensions between the organizers and local authorities. The arrest underscores the challenges of organizing political demonstrations in areas where strict regulations are in place.