2025 Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan protests

Labbaik Ya Aqsa Million March
Part of pro-Palestinian protests in Pakistan
Date	9–10 October 2025
Location	Lahore; Islamabad / Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Caused by	Solidarity with Palestinians amid Gaza conflict; protest march to U.S. Embassy; objection to perceived injustice against Muslims globally
Methods	Mass demonstrations; attempted march; road blockades; sit-ins; clashes; internet and communications shutdown; use of security barricades
Status	Ongoing / Prevented (blocked by security forces)
Parties
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (supporters, activists) Government of Pakistan; police; security forces
Lead figures
Saad Hussain Rizvi Federal & Provincial law enforcement heads
Number
Thousands of protesters mobilised; tens or hundreds in localized clashes Significant security deployment: thousands of police / traffic police / paramilitary etc.
Casualties and losses
Several injured; TLP claimed at least 2 supporters killed; dozens injured At least 3 police constables injured

Starting on 9 October 2025, the Islamist political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) attempted to stage a mass protest march from Lahore and Faizabad to Islamabad under the banner of the Labbaik Ya Aqsa Million March, calling for a rally outside the US embassy, Islamabad in solidarity with the Palestinians during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The planned march sparked a major security response: authorities imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi to ban public gatherings, suspended 3G/4G mobile data services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and deployed shipping containers and a heavy police presence to seal off the capital's red zone. Clashes broke out in Lahore when police raided the TLP headquarters on Multan Road to arrest the leader Saad Rizvi. TLP supporters responded with stone-pelting and iron bars, while police used tear gas. At least three police constables were injured, and the TLP claimed several deaths and dozens more were injured. The government insists that the TLP did not obtain the required permission for the march, blaming party disputes. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Background

The group has used marches and protests in the past, chanting slogans such as "Labbayk Ya Aqsa" (which roughly translates to "I am here for Al-Aqsa") and "Pro-Palestinian." The "Labbaik Ya Aqsa Million March" continues this tradition. Sources reported that the TLP leadership used inflammatory speeches and rhetoric, which authorities deemed abusive or provocative. That leading the way in measures predicting widespread unrest, authorities imposed Section 144 (ban on assemblies), suspended mobile internet (3G/4G) services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, placed shipping containers to block roads leading to the capital, and detained TLP activists. ^{[3] [8] [4] [2]}

Timeline

October 8-9: Preparations in full swing: Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi, key TLP activists (around 117) detained. Containers are placed near Faizabad Interchange and other major roads. Security beefed up in the twin cities. ^[8]

October 9-10: Communication disruption: Suspension of 3G/4G mobile data services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi from midnight to 10 pm on October 9. ^[3]

October 9 (Lahore): Clashes broke out in Lahore after a raid on the TLP headquarters aimed at arresting its leader, Saad Rizvi. TLP supporters responded with stone pelting and iron bars. Police used tear gas. At least three policemen were injured. ^[9]

October 10: The march was scheduled for October 10, 2025. Authorities had already closed major roads and sealed off the red zone around Islamabad. ^[4]

References

1. "Violence erupts in eastern Pakistan as Islamists try to march on capital for pro-Palestinian rally". Associated Press News .
2. "Clashes break out in Lahore after raid on TLP HQ goes awry".
3. "TLP protest: 3G, 4G services suspended in Islamabad, Pindi".
4. "Security tightened in Islamabad ahead of possible TLP march".
5. "Islamabad moves to thwart TLP protest".
6. "Efforts to keep TLP contained keep Lahore on edge".
7. "'Labbaik Al-Aqsa' march against Israel on Friday, October 10, police crackdown on Lahore TLP center".
8. "Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi ahead of TLP rally".
9. "Clashes break out in Lahore after raid on TLP HQ goes awry".