ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The federal capital and nearby Rawalpindi remained under lockdown for a second day on Saturday as authorities tightened security to stop the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protest march from entering Islamabad. Over 1,200 paramilitary personnel were deployed in Punjab to block the rally moving from Lahore via GT Road. Police arrested more than 140 protesters […]
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TLP’s “Gaza March” Sparks Violent Clashes in Lahore
LAHORE: The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) march toward Islamabad descended into chaos on Friday, as violent clashes between supporters and police paralysed parts of Lahore and forced authorities to dig trenches and seal major routes in Gujrat district to contain the procession. The march, led by TLP chief Saad Rizvi, was launched after Friday prayers as […]
Multan-Shujabad M-5 section to be inaugurated by PM Abassi today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday will be inaugurating the Multan-Shjuabad section of Sukkar-Multan Motorway (M-5) along with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Bridge over Indus River. Earlier a press release was issued from the PM Office stating that the opening of the motorway section will facilitate fast and easy communication between Multan […]