Three Pakistani policemen were killed and 70 more wounded when supporters of a banned Islamist party TLP opened fire at a rally. WIO's Anas Mallick brings in more information.

Three policemen shot dead, 70 wounded at TLP rally in Pakistan

In fresh clashes with workers of the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Lahore, three policemen were killed and several others hurt.

Three Pakistan policemen killed in clashes with TLP protesters

Pakistan is on the boil, paramilitary troops have been deployed in large numbers in a bid to disperse the anti-France rally being organized by the banned Islamist organization TLP.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls national security meet, paramilitary deployed to deter TLP

The Imran Khan government in Pakistan has bowed down to the demands of hardline Islamists. Pakistan will now drop all charges against the chief of terror organization TLP.

Pakistan to drop charges against TLP Chief, Imran Khan bows down to hardline Islamists?

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

As thousands of followers from Pakistan's far-right islamist group gathered in Lahore, the situation quickly turned violent. A car rammed through the security officers, killing at least 3 police personnel and leaving many wounded. Clashes between Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan and the forces led to further injuries. Police fired tear gas in defence. But TLP officials allege that the security forces attacked a peaceful rally. The violent clashes come after negotiations between authorities and the banned group broke down.

At least 3 police personnel killed in Lahore clashes

In clashes with workers of the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Lahore, three policemen were killed and several others hurt, said officials on Friday. Lahore DIG (Operation) spokesperson Mazhar Hussain in a statement, identified two slain officials as Ayub and Khalid.

In clashes with TLP protesters, 3 cops killed, many hurt in Pakistan’s Lahore

A cartoon has destabilised Pakistan, a country of 220 million people. Islamist radicals have taken law and order hostage and the prime minister, who once asked his citizens to unite against France, is now having a tough time explaining why he can't send the French ambassador back.

TLP’s violent protests bring more turmoil to Pakistan 

Pakistan government has registered a total of 210 first information reports (FIRs) against workers of the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following the week-long violent protests.

Pakistan govt registers 210 cases against radical Islamist party TLP

After days of heated anti-France protests in the country, officials have reported that at least seven Pakistan police officers and special rangers were taken hostage during the protests.

Pakistan police officers taken hostage during anti-France protests: Officials

Following the series of violent protests by the radical Islamist party, the provincial government in Pakistan's Punjab on Saturday placed Saad Rizvi, the chief of the banned party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), on the country's fourth schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), Geo News reports.

After violent protests, Pak govt freezes assets of banned party TLP's chief

France has asked its citizens to leave Pakistan as #FranceLeavePakistan trended on Twitter. The French Embassy has been turned into a fortress after some called for the death of the French Ambassador. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's happening.

Gravitas: France tells citizens to leave Pakistan

In the wake of violent ant-France protests across Pakistan, the French embassy in Pakistan has advised all French nationals and companies to temporarily leave the country. Violent anti-France protests paralysed large parts of the country this week.

French embassy advises citizens to leave Pakistan after anti-French protests

Pakistan on Wednesday decided to ban a radical Islamist party under the Terrorism Act after its supporters clashed with the law enforcement agencies for the third consecutive day, leaving seven persons dead and over 300 policemen injured.

Pakistan bans radical Islamist party after clashes leave 7 dead, over 300 hurt 

Protests have erupted in several cities across Pakistan after Lahore police took the far-right TLP leader Saad Rizvi into custody. So far 3 people including one policeman has been killed in the violent demonstrations.

Protests across Pakistan after Lahore police arrested far-right TLP leader Saad Rizvi

Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi the founder of an influential Pakistani Islamist party, Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has died on Thursday in Lahore at the age of 54. The cause of his death was not immediately clear.

Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi Passes Away in Lahore

Progressive Pakistani thinkers have expressed their grave concerns over Pakistan's drift towards authoritarianism, expansion of the military's control over public policy and weakening of civilian institutions.

Pakistan is only a democracy in name, not in reality: Former ambassador Husain Haqqani

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