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Islamabad and Rawalpindi Lock Down as Pakistan Moves to Block TLP March to U.S. Embassy

Authorities imposed an internet blackout to block TLP’s planned march to the U.S. Embassy.

Supporters of Islamist party 'Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan' throw stones toward police during clashes ahead of their pro-Palestinian march toward capital Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Police personnel take cover behind shields to save themselves from stones thrown by supporters of Islamist party 'Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan' during clashes ahead of their pro-Palestinian march toward capital Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
A police person fires tear gas shell to disperse supporters of Islamist party 'Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan' during clashes ahead of their pro-Palestinian march toward capital Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Supporters of Islamist party 'Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan' throw stones toward police during clashes ahead of their pro-Palestinian march toward capital Islamabad, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Overview

  • Mobile data in Islamabad and Rawalpindi was suspended from midnight until further orders under a federal directive to the telecom regulator.
  • Section 144 restricted assemblies in both cities as police sealed the Red Zone and key entry points with shipping containers.
  • Thousands of officers, special units and snipers were deployed along main routes, with Metro Bus service halted, many schools and universities closed, and a Senate session adjourned due to roadblocks.
  • A police raid to detain TLP chief Saad Rizvi in Lahore sparked clashes that continued Friday, with tear gas used and injuries reported.
  • Police reported large-scale arrests and the seizure of gas masks and chemicals, while TLP alleged two supporters were killed, a claim not corroborated by officials.