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Its not the duty of police, its the duty of residents of Islamabad to hit back at hypocrite.
All praise to Ayisha Gulali for firmly stating wrong a wrong.
Ayisha Gulali has more leadership skills than entire PTI+PPP+PMLN
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Islamabad police, with the help of Frontier Constabulary personnel and other law enforcement agencies, has launched a crackdown against protesters camped out at the Faizabad Interchange since November 8.
The crackdown which is currently underway was launched after the last of a long series of deadlines lapsed on Saturday morning without response from the agitating parties.
An Islamabad police spokesman confirmed that a policeman was killed in the clash with protesters after he was struck in the head by a rock, AFP reported.
Roughly 8,500 elite police and paramilitary troops in riot gear are taking part in the clearance operation, which was launched soon after the final deadline of 7am given to protesters expired.
What we know so far:
A security official prepares to fire tear gas shell.— DawnNews
As of 11am, nearly all protesters camped out on the I.J. Principal Road near the Faizabad Interchange were dispersed; however, sporadic shelling is ongoing against protesters on Rawalpindi's Murree Road.
Protesters at Faizabad have retreated in the face of police action. AFP reporters at the site said more protesters were arriving, though it was difficult to tell how many.
At least 150 protesters have been arrested from the area, according to initial reports.
According to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) administrator Dr Altaf, 139 injured have been brought to the hospital. They include 46 civilians, 55 police officials and 38 FC personnel. Twenty-three of the injured have been discharged.
Station house officer (SHO) Banigala Zulfiqar and Abdul Hadi, a magistrate of Islamabad administration are among the injured.
These numbers are fluid and are expected to rise as more reports stream in.
Security officials not wearing masks can be seen affected by the tear gas.— DawnNews
Authorities have also been conducting aerial surveillance of the operation from helicopters.
“We will clear the Faizabad area today in line with the court's orders,” a senior police officer told APP, adding that: “We will try our best to make sure there is no fatality.”
Meanwhile, loudspeakers are also being used to rally the protesters, who have climbed nearby plazas.
Ejaz Ashrafi, a spokesman of Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah, the main agitating party, told Reuters that: “We are in the thousands. We will not leave. We will fight until the end.”
Plainclothes policemen arrest an injured activist in Islamabad.— AFP
The protesters have allegedly looted two police vehicles and two police vans have been set on fire in Rawalpindi. The Metro bus station on Sixth Road has been damaged.
Trees have been cut down to block roads, and protesters are burning tyres, AFP reported.
According to DawnNews, the protesters appeared to have prepared for the crackdown. Some had armed themselves with catapults and sticks. Some were wearing crude masks to prevent identification.
Within two hours of the operation starting, however, security forces had successfully dispersed nearly half of those gathered.
Protesters belongings are set on fire by security forces.— DawnNews
Thick smoke could be seen in the area soon after the crackdown was launched, mostly due to heavy tear gas shelling.
The tactic did not seem to be having the intended effect, however: initially, security forces themselves could be seen retreating after struggling with the fumes.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has prohibited all satellite TV channels from covering the operation at Faizabad live. The authority has advised media houses to ensure safety and security of their field staff.
Read: News channels go off air after Pemra bans live coverage
The semi-finals of the National T20 Cup have been postponed because of the security situation in the twin cities, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. Two matches — Lahore Whites vs Faisalabad and Lahore Blues v Federally Administered Tribal Areas — were scheduled to be held today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Police close in on protest leaders
The Islamabad administration has asked Tehreek-i-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) leader Khadim Hussain Rizvi to surrender, but he has refused so far.
A live video streamed on Facebook by one of his supporters at 9am showed him leading the sloganeering from a raised platform, surrounded by men armed with sticks.
Police arrest a participant of the sit-in.— DawnNews
Activists of Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah throw rocks toward riot police.— AFP
A policeman uses a slingshot during clashes with protesters in Islamabad.— AFP
Protesters chant slogans on Saturday morning.— DawnNews
Protesters block roads in Karachi, Lahore, Gujranwala
The unrest in the capital has spilled over in Karachi, as protesters loyal to the same religious parties have started demonstrations against the operation at various spots in the city.
The protesters blocked roads and demonstrated at the Numaish traffic intersection in the city's busy Saddar area in the morning. However, the protests later spread to other parts of the city.
Besides Numaish, protests have been reported at NIPA, Shahrah-i-Faisal near Stargate, Hub River Road and Hassan Square, where both tracks of the road have closed for traffic.
Reports have been received of enraged protesters burning tyres and forcibly closing businesses in various areas. Police is standing alert in Karachi, and important government buildings have been secured.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the sit-ins in Karachi. He has directed the commissioner and inspector general of police to to clear the traffic in the city.
A large number of religious parties also took out rallies and staged demonstrations in Umerkot, Mithi, Sujawal and other towns of lower Sindh to register their protest against the ongoing operation against the protesters in Islamabad. They vowed to continue their peaceful protests.
Various religious organisations also staged a protest demonstration outside the Badin Press Club, demanding a halt in use of violence against protesters in the capital.
Meanwhile, demonstrators have also converged at Shahdara in Lahore.
There are reports of similar protests at Imamia Colony and other settlements along the GT Road. Roads from Lahore to Gujranwala and Faisalabad have also been closed.
This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.
Recapping the crisis
The Elections Act 2017 — which paved the way for Nawaz Sharif to return as PML-N president — had become a cause of controversy when it was revealed that an oath regarding the finality of prophethood had been modified to a 'declaration' somewhere during the process of its passage. The government had claimed that the modification was the result of a clerical mistake.
The amendment in the oath which caused the controversy has already been reversed by parliament.
The Islamabad protesters belong to various religious parties, including the Tehreek-i-Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) and the Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (ST).
Deployment of LEAs
Security deployment in the capital had been beefed up since October 24, when the Ashraf Jalali faction of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah descended on the city and staged a sit-in in the Blue Area, which had ended on Nov 3.
According to media reports, the number of personnel deployed around the sit-in varies as per the situation. On average, a shift consists of 3,000-7,000 personnel.
Police also impounded over 200 containers to control access to the city as part of security measures. Five cranes and 10 trailers were also hired to move the containers around, while 19 water tankers – 15 of which were meant to refill water cannons and four to supply drinking water to on-duty personnel, had also been requisitioned.
Another 40 vehicles, including buses and wagons, had been engaged to transport personnel from their accommodations to the duty spot around the Faizabad.
Over the more than two-week-long sit-in, several cases had been filed against the protesters and the organisers of the sit-in. One of these included a murder case.
The protesters were also accused of beating up two photojournalistsand several others during their sit-in.
Police had arrested around 150 participants over the course of the protests. The arrests had been made during clashes between law enforcement agencies and protesters, which broke out sporadically over the 17-day showdown between the state and religious hardliners.
With additional reporting by Hanif Samoon in Badin.
The crackdown which is currently underway was launched after the last of a long series of deadlines lapsed on Saturday morning without response from the agitating parties.
An Islamabad police spokesman confirmed that a policeman was killed in the clash with protesters after he was struck in the head by a rock, AFP reported.
Roughly 8,500 elite police and paramilitary troops in riot gear are taking part in the clearance operation, which was launched soon after the final deadline of 7am given to protesters expired.
What we know so far:
- 8,500 security personnel are involved
- Police have dispersed nearly 50pc of protesters
- At least 150 protesters have been arrested
- Security personnel have uprooted tents, destroyed protesters' belongings as they advance
A security official prepares to fire tear gas shell.— DawnNews
As of 11am, nearly all protesters camped out on the I.J. Principal Road near the Faizabad Interchange were dispersed; however, sporadic shelling is ongoing against protesters on Rawalpindi's Murree Road.
Protesters at Faizabad have retreated in the face of police action. AFP reporters at the site said more protesters were arriving, though it was difficult to tell how many.
At least 150 protesters have been arrested from the area, according to initial reports.
According to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) administrator Dr Altaf, 139 injured have been brought to the hospital. They include 46 civilians, 55 police officials and 38 FC personnel. Twenty-three of the injured have been discharged.
Station house officer (SHO) Banigala Zulfiqar and Abdul Hadi, a magistrate of Islamabad administration are among the injured.
These numbers are fluid and are expected to rise as more reports stream in.
Security officials not wearing masks can be seen affected by the tear gas.— DawnNews
Authorities have also been conducting aerial surveillance of the operation from helicopters.
“We will clear the Faizabad area today in line with the court's orders,” a senior police officer told APP, adding that: “We will try our best to make sure there is no fatality.”
Meanwhile, loudspeakers are also being used to rally the protesters, who have climbed nearby plazas.
Ejaz Ashrafi, a spokesman of Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah, the main agitating party, told Reuters that: “We are in the thousands. We will not leave. We will fight until the end.”
Plainclothes policemen arrest an injured activist in Islamabad.— AFP
The protesters have allegedly looted two police vehicles and two police vans have been set on fire in Rawalpindi. The Metro bus station on Sixth Road has been damaged.
Trees have been cut down to block roads, and protesters are burning tyres, AFP reported.
According to DawnNews, the protesters appeared to have prepared for the crackdown. Some had armed themselves with catapults and sticks. Some were wearing crude masks to prevent identification.
Within two hours of the operation starting, however, security forces had successfully dispersed nearly half of those gathered.
Protesters belongings are set on fire by security forces.— DawnNews
Thick smoke could be seen in the area soon after the crackdown was launched, mostly due to heavy tear gas shelling.
The tactic did not seem to be having the intended effect, however: initially, security forces themselves could be seen retreating after struggling with the fumes.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has prohibited all satellite TV channels from covering the operation at Faizabad live. The authority has advised media houses to ensure safety and security of their field staff.
Read: News channels go off air after Pemra bans live coverage
The semi-finals of the National T20 Cup have been postponed because of the security situation in the twin cities, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. Two matches — Lahore Whites vs Faisalabad and Lahore Blues v Federally Administered Tribal Areas — were scheduled to be held today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Police close in on protest leaders
The Islamabad administration has asked Tehreek-i-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) leader Khadim Hussain Rizvi to surrender, but he has refused so far.
A live video streamed on Facebook by one of his supporters at 9am showed him leading the sloganeering from a raised platform, surrounded by men armed with sticks.
Police arrest a participant of the sit-in.— DawnNews
Activists of Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah throw rocks toward riot police.— AFP
A policeman uses a slingshot during clashes with protesters in Islamabad.— AFP
Protesters chant slogans on Saturday morning.— DawnNews
Protesters block roads in Karachi, Lahore, Gujranwala
The unrest in the capital has spilled over in Karachi, as protesters loyal to the same religious parties have started demonstrations against the operation at various spots in the city.
The protesters blocked roads and demonstrated at the Numaish traffic intersection in the city's busy Saddar area in the morning. However, the protests later spread to other parts of the city.
Besides Numaish, protests have been reported at NIPA, Shahrah-i-Faisal near Stargate, Hub River Road and Hassan Square, where both tracks of the road have closed for traffic.
Reports have been received of enraged protesters burning tyres and forcibly closing businesses in various areas. Police is standing alert in Karachi, and important government buildings have been secured.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the sit-ins in Karachi. He has directed the commissioner and inspector general of police to to clear the traffic in the city.
A large number of religious parties also took out rallies and staged demonstrations in Umerkot, Mithi, Sujawal and other towns of lower Sindh to register their protest against the ongoing operation against the protesters in Islamabad. They vowed to continue their peaceful protests.
Various religious organisations also staged a protest demonstration outside the Badin Press Club, demanding a halt in use of violence against protesters in the capital.
Meanwhile, demonstrators have also converged at Shahdara in Lahore.
There are reports of similar protests at Imamia Colony and other settlements along the GT Road. Roads from Lahore to Gujranwala and Faisalabad have also been closed.
This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.
Recapping the crisis
- The agitators believe that a sworn oath affirming a politician's belief in the finality of prophethood (Khatm-i-Nabuwwat) was deliberately modified as part of a larger conspiracy during the passage of the Elections Act, 2017.
- The amendment was deemed a 'clerical error' by the government and has already been rectified through an Act of Parliament.
- Nonetheless, the protesters had been insistent on the resignation of Law Minister Zahid Hamid for his alleged role in the controversy.
- There is no proof yet that indicates Hamid was responsible for the amendment. A committee headed by Raja Zafarul Haq has been probing the issue.
- The Islamabad High Court, the Supreme Court and the heads of various religious parties had repeatedly called for the protesters to disband, calling the protest unlawful.
- The Islamabad High Court had said the protest's leaders had, prima facie, committed an 'act of terror' by continuing their process.
- The interior minister was warned of contempt of court by the IHC for not evicting the protesters.
- The government initiated several rounds of negotiations with the protesters, but failed each time.
The Elections Act 2017 — which paved the way for Nawaz Sharif to return as PML-N president — had become a cause of controversy when it was revealed that an oath regarding the finality of prophethood had been modified to a 'declaration' somewhere during the process of its passage. The government had claimed that the modification was the result of a clerical mistake.
The amendment in the oath which caused the controversy has already been reversed by parliament.
The Islamabad protesters belong to various religious parties, including the Tehreek-i-Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) and the Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (ST).
Deployment of LEAs
Security deployment in the capital had been beefed up since October 24, when the Ashraf Jalali faction of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah descended on the city and staged a sit-in in the Blue Area, which had ended on Nov 3.
According to media reports, the number of personnel deployed around the sit-in varies as per the situation. On average, a shift consists of 3,000-7,000 personnel.
Police also impounded over 200 containers to control access to the city as part of security measures. Five cranes and 10 trailers were also hired to move the containers around, while 19 water tankers – 15 of which were meant to refill water cannons and four to supply drinking water to on-duty personnel, had also been requisitioned.
Another 40 vehicles, including buses and wagons, had been engaged to transport personnel from their accommodations to the duty spot around the Faizabad.
Over the more than two-week-long sit-in, several cases had been filed against the protesters and the organisers of the sit-in. One of these included a murder case.
The protesters were also accused of beating up two photojournalistsand several others during their sit-in.
Police had arrested around 150 participants over the course of the protests. The arrests had been made during clashes between law enforcement agencies and protesters, which broke out sporadically over the 17-day showdown between the state and religious hardliners.
With additional reporting by Hanif Samoon in Badin.
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In pictures: Islamabad stand-off intensifies as security forces, protesters clash
Around 8,500 policemen have been deployed to clear the capital city of over 2,000 protesters.
AFP | AP | DAWN.COMUpdated 26 minutes ago
At least 139 people were injured on Saturday as clashes erupted between security agencies and religious groups who have held an 18-day-long sit-in at Islamabad's Faizabad Interchange despite repeated requests by the government to clear the area.
The crackdown ordered by the Islamabad High Court was launched after the last of a long series of deadlines lapsed on Saturday morning without response from the agitating parties.
Roughly 8,500 elite police and paramilitary troops in riot gear are taking part in the clearance operation of over 2,000 protesters in the capital city.
Law enforcement personnel are using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse agitators. In response, the protesters have been using stones and rocks to attack the advancing security forces.
TLY protesters throw rocks at riot policemen during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A TLY protester throws a tear gas shell back towards police during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Riot policemen gather around the burning tents of TLY protesters in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A TLY protester runs past a burning tent during a clash with police in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A TLY protester throws a tear gas shell back towards police during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A policeman uses a slingshot during clashes with TLY protesters. ─ AFP
Riot policemen gather around an injured TLY protester in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A policeman fires at TLY protesters during clashes in Islamabad. ─ AF
A TLY religious group throws a tear gas shell back towards police during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Policemen in riot gear chase protesters from the Tehreek-i-Labaik Yah Rasool Allah during a clash. ─ AFP
Protesters hurl back a tear gas shell fired by police during a clash. ─ AP
Police officers beat a protester during a clash. ─ AP
Riot policemen gather during a clash with TLY protesters. ─ AFP
A TLY protester shouts slogans during a clash. ─ AFP
Riot policemen arrest a TLY activist in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Police officers carry an injured protester during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AP
Plainclothes policemen arrest an injured TLY activist (C) during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Protesters and police officers throw stones each others during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AP
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Around 8,500 policemen have been deployed to clear the capital city of over 2,000 protesters.
AFP | AP | DAWN.COMUpdated 26 minutes ago
At least 139 people were injured on Saturday as clashes erupted between security agencies and religious groups who have held an 18-day-long sit-in at Islamabad's Faizabad Interchange despite repeated requests by the government to clear the area.
The crackdown ordered by the Islamabad High Court was launched after the last of a long series of deadlines lapsed on Saturday morning without response from the agitating parties.
Roughly 8,500 elite police and paramilitary troops in riot gear are taking part in the clearance operation of over 2,000 protesters in the capital city.
Law enforcement personnel are using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse agitators. In response, the protesters have been using stones and rocks to attack the advancing security forces.
TLY protesters throw rocks at riot policemen during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A TLY protester throws a tear gas shell back towards police during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Riot policemen gather around the burning tents of TLY protesters in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A TLY protester runs past a burning tent during a clash with police in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A TLY protester throws a tear gas shell back towards police during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A policeman uses a slingshot during clashes with TLY protesters. ─ AFP
Riot policemen gather around an injured TLY protester in Islamabad. ─ AFP
A policeman fires at TLY protesters during clashes in Islamabad. ─ AF
A TLY religious group throws a tear gas shell back towards police during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Policemen in riot gear chase protesters from the Tehreek-i-Labaik Yah Rasool Allah during a clash. ─ AFP
Protesters hurl back a tear gas shell fired by police during a clash. ─ AP
Police officers beat a protester during a clash. ─ AP
Riot policemen gather during a clash with TLY protesters. ─ AFP
A TLY protester shouts slogans during a clash. ─ AFP
Riot policemen arrest a TLY activist in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Police officers carry an injured protester during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AP
Plainclothes policemen arrest an injured TLY activist (C) during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AFP
Protesters and police officers throw stones each others during a clash in Islamabad. ─ AP
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