Chaos in Lahore as Anti-Israel Protest Turns Violent
At least one police officer and three protesters were killed in clashes between the far-Right Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and security personnel.
The TLP had called for a march from Lahore to Islamabad to protest against Israel over the war on Gaza, ahead of US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire deal.
- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the TLP protest an "insult to religion".
- Clashes occurred along the Grand Trunk Road, one of the country's busiest highways.
- Pakistan PM Sharif was in Egypt to attend the signing of the Trump-brokered Gaza peace plan at the time of the clashes.
The TLP's often violent street protests have troubled multiple Pakistani governments.
The march started on Friday, with TLP members vowing to stage a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the US embassy.
Author's summary: Violent clashes erupt in Lahore during anti-Israel protest.