Punjab Government have imposed section 144 in Lahore prohibiting any gathering & talk on the issue of Khatm-e-nubuwwat to silence any opposition on the blasphemous remarks of Rana Sanaullah.
The ban notifications reads that any talk, sermon or speech on Khatm-e-Nubuwwat or related sensitive matter is prohibited. It warned that legal action will be taken against those involved in such activities.
During a talk Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah claimed that Qadiyanis are muslims, his remarks were against the second amendment of constitution which declares qadiyanis/ahmadis as non-muslims. He also called their worship place as ‘masjid’ which is against section B-298, and is punishable by imprisonment.
After these remarks many religious groups condemned it and planned protests to reject the statement of law minister Rana Sanaullah. To counter the opposition government imposed section 144 for one month.