In Karachi, a clash occurred between Pakistani police and TLP party protesters over a blasphemy suspect's death, leading to a ban on protests and military deployment for a summit.

In Karachi, Pakistani police clashed with thousands of protesters from the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party, opposing civil society demonstrations over the death of a blasphemy suspect in custody. The unrest resulted in one TLP member's death and around 20 arrests. In response, the government banned protests in Islamabad and surrounding areas, deploying police and army troops for security during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

October 13, 2024
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