Citing continued security threats, the Punjab government extended Section 144 across the province until November 8. The measure, aimed at curbing unrest and violence, follows renewed federal action against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act, ARY News reported.
The decision, announced after a federal cabinet meeting on Thursday, comes amid growing criticism over Islamabad's repeated failure to curb extremist outfits that often operate freely in the country.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the violent clashes between security forces and the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), which escalated following the events of October 8 and culminated in a deadly operation in Muridke, district Sheikhupu
Large contingents of police and Pakistan Rangers were deployed to Muridke early Sunday, surrounding the TLP protest camp in what appeared to be preparations for a large-scale operation. Law enforcement officers reportedly dug trenches and blocked routes to prevent TLP supporters from advanci
According to reports from Dawn, the government deployed over 1,200 paramilitary personnel across Punjab to prevent the protest march, which began from Lahore via the Grand Trunk (GT) Road, from reaching the capital.
Large-scale protests erupted in Pakistan earlier in the day after members of the TLP began marching towards Islamabad, leading to violent clashes with police in Lahore and prompting authorities to block roads and suspend internet services in the capital.
According to Dawn, the march dubbed the "Gaza March" by the group was launched after Friday prayers from the party's headquarters on Multan Road in Lahore. The procession, led by TLP chief Saad Rizvi, drew thousands of supporters, many chanting religious slogans and carrying sticks, rods, an
During the Group A clash between the Blackcaps and the Tigers, a fan entered the field holding a photo of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Hafiz Saad Rizvi and tried to hug the Kiwi batter Rachin Ravindra.
A leader of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) was granted a 10-day protective bail by the Circuit Bench of the Sindh High Court in the case of the murder of Shahnawaz Kunbhar who was alleged of blasphemy.
The police had reportedly detained a suspect and filed a case against him for blasphemy. The Pakistani media outlet reported that demonstrators, affiliated with Tehreek-e Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and other religious groups, disrupted traffic by setting tyres on fire and held rallies throughout
The protests have caused significant traffic congestion, affecting daily life and business activities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The standoff continues as Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan remains firm on its demands.