Violence Erupts in Lahore During Anti-Israel Protest
A protest by the far-Right Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) turned violent, resulting in the deaths of at least one police officer and three protesters.
The clashes occurred during the TLP's march from Lahore to Islamabad, as they protested against Israel over the war on Gaza.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called the TLP protest 'an insult to religion'.
- At least 4 people were killed in the clashes between TLP members and security personnel.
- The march started on Friday, with TLP members vowing to stage a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the US embassy.
- The clashes occurred as Pakistan PM Sharif is in Egypt to attend the signing of the Trump-brokered Gaza peace plan.
Author's summary: Chaos erupts in Lahore during anti-Israel protest.
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