Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan may have averted for now further violence by caving in to demands of a militant, supremacist religious group. But in doing so, Mr Khan is allowing radical ultra-conservatism to fester, undermining social cohesion, threatening economic development, and giving militants a say in foreign policy.

Ultraconservative triumph puts Pakistan at risk

At least eight people were killed, including four policemen, and over 250 were injured in clashes between supporters of a radical Islamist party and the police in Pakistan’s Punjab state, prompting the Imran Khan government to deploy paramilitary forces for two months to control the situation.

Pakistan: 4 cops among 8 killed, over 250 injured in clashes between proscribed Islamist group and police

At least three policemen and several were injured during violent clashes between Pakistani security forces and a right-wing group in the eastern city of Lahore on Friday. This comes after the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party began its "long march" from the city to the capital Islamabad.

Pakistan: TLP members damage public property, clash with security forces in Lahore

Pakistan: Thousands from TLP Islamist party gather in Lahore for protest, at least 3 policemen killed