Section 144 lifted in NW

MIRANSHAH: The section-144, which was imposed in North Waziristan a month back, will be lifted today to facilitate the candidates to continue their election campaign.

The Section-144 was imposed on June 8 for one month due to security threats.“The section-144 is being lifted today. And the candidates will run the election campaign in the district,” said an official.

Meanwhile, addressing a press conference a group of candidates appreciated the decision to lift the Section-144.Addressing a press conference, they also demanded to deploy forces to ensure free and fair polls.