Violent protests by Tehrik-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) supporters erupted in Muridke, Pakistan, overnight, turning the area into a "war zone" with burnt vehicles and debris, according to reports posted on X between 7:36 AM and 8:35 AM UTC on October 13th, 2025. TLP chief Saad Rizvi and his brother have been detained by authorities, with unverified reports suggesting Rizvi collapsed during the chaos. Several casualties and numerous injuries have been reported. The clashes between TLP supporters and security forces escalated significantly after midnight, with local sources indicating the use of live ammunition and disruptions to internet services in Muridke. As of 8:35 AM UTC, the area has reportedly been cleared of protesters, and Rizvi and his brother are "with the authorities," according to an alert posted on X. These internal developments within Pakistan follow earlier reports from this morning, October 13th, 2025, confirming the arrests of Saad Rizvi and his brother in Muridke. Previous context also included former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh's accusations on X that Pakistan supports the Taliban, and U.S. President Donald Trump's reiterated readiness to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan regarding ongoing border skirmishes, as disseminated via X between 4:35 AM and 5:35 AM UTC.
