Pakistan police clash with TLP over U.S. Embassy march
Police in Lahore clashed with supporters of the Islamist party Tehreek‑e‑Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on Oct. 9–10 as authorities moved to block a long march to Islamabad, where demonstrators planned a pro‑Palestinian rally outside the U.S. Embassy. TLP said two supporters were killed and 50 injured; the U.S. Embassy issued a security alert warning Americans of large crowds, checkpoints and disrupted mobile service as the government closed schools in Lahore, suspended mobile internet in Islamabad/Rawalpindi and blocked highways with shipping containers.
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📌 Key Facts
- U.S. Embassy in Islamabad issued a security alert advising U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings and expect checkpoints and network disruptions.
- TLP claims two supporters killed and 50 injured since Thursday; police used batons and tear gas to disperse crowds in Lahore.
- Authorities closed schools citywide in Lahore, suspended mobile internet in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and blocked major roads with shipping containers to prevent the march.