Since September 29, 2025, Pakistan has been grappling with widespread protests and Civil Unrest In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), Islamabad, and Lahore, resulting in over 300 deaths. Additionally, attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have claimed over 50 lives, including military personnel and civilians.
SNPNEWS.IN News Update (Gurmail Kamboj): For the past two weeks, Pakistan has been reeling under civil unrest, terrorist attacks, and border tensions with Afghanistan. Following clashes between civilians and security forces in PoK, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, internet services have been completely shut down. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has attributed the blackout to “security” and maintenance reasons.
Since September 29, an atmosphere of instability has prevailed in Pakistan. The Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) led initial protests in PoK. During these demonstrations, people took to the streets in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and other cities to protest against rising electricity bills, flour prices, corruption, and lack of political rights. These strikes paralyzed most of PoK.
On October 1, in the Muzaffarabad Valley, Pakistani security forces used tear gas, batons, and gunfire to disperse protesters, resulting in 9 civilian and 3 police deaths, with over 150 injured. Protesters set fire to several vehicles and buildings and took multiple security personnel hostage. On October 4, the government announced a ceasefire, but JAAC rejected it, calling for the continuation of the “fight for freedom.” Due to the internet blackout, detailed information about the situation remains scarce.
From October 8, Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) launched marches in response to Israeli attacks in Gaza and allegations of a “collusion” between the Pakistani military/government and Israel. In Lahore, police raided TLP’s headquarters, sparking violence. Between October 10-13, security forces targeted protesters in Muridke, Lahore, and Islamabad with airstrikes from helicopters. During this gunfire, TLP leader Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi was critically injured, and there are reports of his brother being abducted. TLP claimed that 250-300 people were killed and over 1,500 injured in police firing.
Following the security forces’ actions, TLP launched counterattacks, resulting in the deaths of several security personnel and officers. In Lahore, roads remain blocked with containers and trucks following arson incidents. The U.S. Embassy issued a warning to its citizens. On October 9, internet services were completely shut down. On October 12, PTI workers joined TLP in a march in Islamabad.
On October 9, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul and adjacent areas of Afghanistan, targeting TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud. In retaliation, Afghan Taliban attacked the Durand Line on October 11-12, capturing over 25 Pakistani posts and killing 58 Pakistani soldiers.
In the volatile regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, BLA and TTP carried out attacks targeting Pakistani security forces, resulting in over 50 military and civilian deaths.
Amid worsening conditions, discussions about replacing Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, have intensified, with claims that the military is divided into two factions. Some unverified sources, citing Pakistan’s internal situation, compare it to the civil unrest and power transitions in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.