BIRMINGHAM:Aston Villa announced that no away supporters will be allowed to attend their Europa League clash with Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park on November 6, following police warnings about possible protests and safety risks. The club said the decision came after advice from the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which issues safety certificates for […]
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Protests spark tensions across Punjab, Islamabad on alert
Security in Islamabad remained tight on Monday amid fears of protests by a religious political party. Police deployed heavy contingents in sensitive areas and increased patrols. Authorities reassured citizens that no roads were blocked, though some areas faced slow traffic due to security barriers. Surveillance through Safe City cameras was also enhanced to detect any […]
Talal Chaudhry slams TLP: “No more space for chaos in Pakistan”
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said Pakistan will no longer tolerate protests that disrupt peace. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, he condemned the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) for spreading unrest instead of holding peaceful protests. He emphasized that while peaceful protest is a constitutional right, disorder and violence will not be allowed. […]
Trump Deploys National Guard to Chicago
CHICAGO/WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 500 National Guard troops to the Chicago area on Wednesday, defying objections from both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who condemned the move as an unnecessary militarization of their city. The deployment — which includes 200 troops from Texas and 300 from Illinois […]
AJK Protests
The recent unrest in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) has shaken Islamabad out of its complacency. At least nine lives were lost on Wednesday, while official reports confirm 172 policemen and over 50 civilians sustained injuries in violent clashes. With markets shuttered and roads blocked, ordinary citizens were not protesting for lofty slogans but for […]
Indian police detain activist after deadly Ladakh protests
Indian police on Friday detained prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk over violent protests in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh that left at least five people dead, a lawyer said. Demonstrations demanding greater political autonomy for the sparsely populated, high-altitude region bordering China and Pakistan turned deadly on Wednesday when security forces opened fire. New Delhi blamed […]
Protests over canal projects block national highway for 10th day
Protests against the proposed construction of six canals from the Indus River have entered their 10th day. Lawyers and civil society members are blocking the National Highway, halting traffic between Sindh and Punjab. This ongoing protest has disrupted transportation of essential goods like food and petrol, leaving vehicles stranded. The blockage has caused severe difficulties […]
Nationwide protests erupt in Pakistan over Indian threats after Pahalgam attack
Protests broke out across Pakistan on Thursday after India blamed Pakistan for a deadly attack in Pahalgam, IIOJK. Demonstrators condemned India’s threats and Prime Minister Modi’s vow to retaliate. Anger intensified after India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Protesters in Lahore, Quetta, and Muzaffarabad called it a provocation and warned of serious […]
Mass protests across the US target trump and Musk’s policies
On April 5, protests broke out in Washington and other US cities against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Organizers planned 1,200 protests nationwide. They expect it to be the largest protest day against Trump and Musk. Over 20,000 people are expected to rally at the National Mall. The protests follow Trump’s executive orders and […]
France gripped by strikes, protests against pension reform
More than a million people marched in France on Thursday to protest pension reforms, with some demonstrators clashing with police in Paris, as strikes disrupted public transport, schools and much of the civil service. The interior ministry put the total number of protesters marching against President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to extend the retirement age at […]