LAHORE – The Punjab government has launched a sweeping crackdown on Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), arresting more than 2,700 activists and registering 72 criminal cases — the highest number in recent years — as authorities seek to “neutralize” what they describe as a growing security threat. The operation follows violent protests in Muridke, where TLP supporters […]
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Pakistan Warns Afghanistan to Avoid Interference in Internal Affairs
Pakistan has urged Kabul to respect Pakistan Afghanistan relations and avoid comments on its internal matters. The Foreign Office issued this statement after Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid criticized Pakistan’s police action against the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protest in Muridke. Earlier, Mujahid expressed sorrow over the deaths during the clashes between police and protesters. He […]
Muridke cleared of TLP protesters as normalcy returns to Punjab
Normalcy returned to the twin cities on Monday evening, with traffic flow restored after an early morning operation by law enforcers against Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters who had camped at Muridke, according to police. Only the Faizabad Interchange remained closed while the rest of the intersections between Rawalpindi and Islamabad were open for traffic. He […]
Muridke protest crackdown: SHO, 4 others killed
A protest by a religious group in Muridke ended in deadly violence on Monday. Clashes broke out when law enforcement began clearing the area. Protesters responded with stone-pelting, petrol bombs, and heavy gunfire. Police acted in self-defense using limited force. The situation quickly turned violent and chaotic. According to Punjab Police, an SHO was killed […]
Motorways opened as TLP protesters remain camped in Muridke
Authorities on Sunday opened the M1 motorway as Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters continued their sit-ins in Muridke and Sadhoke for the third consecutive day, continuing attempts to reach Islamabad to stage a protest in ‘solidarity with Palestinians’. The M1 motorway connects Peshawar to Islamabad, while the M2 motorway connects Lahore to Islamabad and the M3 […]