Violent Clashes in Lahore
A protest against Israel turned violent in Lahore, resulting in the deaths of at least 4 people, including 1 police officer and 3 protesters.
The clashes occurred between members of the far-Right Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and security personnel on a busy highway.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the TLP protest an "insult to religion"
The TLP had called for the march to protest against Israel over the war on Gaza, ahead of US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire deal.
- The march started on Friday from Lahore to Islamabad, a distance of nearly 400 km, along the Grand Trunk Road.
- The protest turned violent, with TLP members clashing with security personnel.
Pakistan PM Sharif was in Egypt attending the signing of the Trump-brokered Gaza peace plan at the time of the clashes.
Author's summary: Violent clashes in Lahore during anti-Israel protest.