Sat Oct 11 09:41:32 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Thousands of members of the hard-right Pakistani Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) are marching towards Islamabad to protest the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and express solidarity with Palestinians. The march follows violent clashes with police in Lahore, where the protests originated. The Pakistani government has vowed to prevent the protesters from entering the capital, setting up barriers and suspending mobile internet services. The TLP has a history of violent protests and opposes Pakistan’s support for the ceasefire deal.

**News Article:**

**Pakistani Islamist Group Marches on Islamabad, Protesting Gaza Ceasefire**

**Lahore, Pakistan – October 11, 2025** – Thousands of members of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a hard-right Islamist party, are marching towards Islamabad today to protest the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas and to express solidarity with Palestinians. The march comes after violent clashes with police in Lahore on Friday, where demonstrations originated.

Police used tear gas and baton charges against protestors who threw rocks in Lahore. Reports indicate as many as 50 police officers were injured in Friday’s clashes. TLP claims of casualties among its members are unverified.

The protests were initially triggered by the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, an agreement supported by the Pakistani government. TLP leadership now state that the march is intended to express support for Palestinians.

“We have no demands, apart from showing solidarity with the people of Gaza,” said senior TLP member Allama Muhammad Irfan.

The Pakistani government is taking measures to prevent the protesters from entering Islamabad. Deputy Interior Minister Tallal Chaudry has vowed to block their entry, stating, “There is no room for any radical activity in Islamabad.” Authorities are placing shipping containers as barriers across major roads and have suspended mobile internet connections.

The TLP has a history of organizing violent protests in Pakistan and has frequently called for the expulsion of Western ambassadors. Pakistan does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the ceasefire deal as a historic opportunity for lasting peace. It is unclear what the next steps are, but the protestors have said there are no plans for negotations with the government at this time.

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