Pakistan: Islamabad under lockdown for second day; Here’s why

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 12, 2025 (ANI): The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi remained under partial lockdown for the second consecutive day on Saturday as authorities tightened security in anticipation of a protest by the hardline Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) group, Dawn reported.

According to reports from Dawn, the government deployed over 1,200 paramilitary personnel across Punjab to prevent the protest march, which began from Lahore via the Grand Trunk (GT) Road, from reaching the capital.

This comes after protestors turned violent Friday night, leading to clashes with police in Lahore. According to Dawn, the march dubbed the "Gaza March" by the group was launched after Friday prayers from the party's head

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