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
The first encounter took place near the Karto shop on the Muridke-Narowal Road in Sheikhupura, where a robber gang was reportedly looting a passerby, following which the CCD team responded to the incident and engaged in a shootout, which resulted in the death of five suspects.
At least 29 people were injured after the Islamabad Express derailed near Kala Shah Kaku in Punjab. Rescue teams responded swiftly, and no deaths were reported. The incident came days after a separate train derailment of the Jaffar Express, which was later blamed on a technical fault.
Pakistan Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry condemned recent attacks on international fast-food outlets across Pakistan, warning of strict action. The government reported arrests across multiple provinces and reaffirmed its responsibility to protect investors and citizens.
From Sheikhupura to Dera Ghazi Khan, demonstrators have staged sit-ins and rallies and faced clashes with police, demanding better compensation for their wheat harvest.
As per the ban imposed on Friday, the districts affected by this ban include Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Gujarat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Chiniot, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh
The city of Lahore in Pakistan continues to rattle under rising smog levels, with air quality hovering in the hazardous zone for weeks, Geo News reported.
At least five people from the same family lost their lives after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a motorcycle in Sheikhupura, according to ARY News.
According to details, Section 144 of the CrPC was imposed in districts where by-elections are being held, including Lahore, Kasur and Chakwal. Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed in Bhakkar, Rahim Yar Khan, Wazirabad, Narowal, Sheikhupura, and Dera Ghazi Khan.
A case has been filed against three accused for forcibly converting and marrying an 11-year-old non-Muslim girl in the Ferozwala area of Sheikhupura district.