2 more cases registered against protesters in Islamabad

E-Paper | April 28, 2026

Islamabad police on Sunday registered two more cases against protesters who staged sit-ins for three days against the acquittal of Aasia Bibi by the Supreme Court.

Yesterday, the Interior Ministry announced that it would register cases against all those "miscreants who, under the guise of peaceful protests, caused destruction to property and harmed helpless citizens" during the nationwide protests.

The cases registered today include charges of terrorism and violence against police.

The total number of cases registered against protesters in Islamabad has risen to four.

On Friday, the government and the TLP reached an agreement which led to the wrapping up of protests across the country.

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Shakeel Qarar is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn News (TV), having been with the organization since 2012. His reporting covers crime, law and order, and security, with a specific focus on the Ministry of Interior and its subordinate agencies. He can be found on X at @Qarar009.

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fairplay

Nov 04, 2018 05:37pm

i am waiting for the TLP leader to be charged.

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saad

Nov 04, 2018 05:41pm

Put them in Muchh Jail and forget.

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M. Saeed

Nov 04, 2018 06:01pm

Those who create chances for miscreants to loot and damage people's properties should be added in to the direct damages caused by the protesters. Peaceful protests are everybody's right but causing damages and arson in the cover of protests is not at any cost acceptable.

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VAIF

Nov 04, 2018 06:14pm

The Govt. is befooling the pakistani public.

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Taimur

Nov 04, 2018 06:31pm

This drama should stop. When they were demagung properties none of the government agencies stopped them. Police took no action to stop them and those who were arrested will be released based on the agreement government signed.

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Ahsan Gul

Nov 04, 2018 06:37pm

Now is the time to bring all damages cases occurred during Khadim Hussain Rizvi’s demonstratin.

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Ghani K

Nov 04, 2018 06:44pm

Register the cases but which judge will conduct the trial, who will prosecute them? The lawyer who pleaded Asia Bibi's case out of the fear for his life has already left the country.

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My mind

Nov 04, 2018 07:01pm

Why no case against TLP leader who spoke as a traitor against judiciary and army?

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Shampee

Nov 04, 2018 07:36pm

too little too late; What is the use of repenting now when the bird has eaten the harvest

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ali

Nov 04, 2018 08:24pm

swift action against 1000s of miscreants in a volatile situation could been a disaster. but taking strict action later will act as deterrence & next the number of miscreants will b small so timely action will be possible. DC is doing good job. Appreciated

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Chaya

Nov 04, 2018 08:33pm

I am waiting for the government to arrest Khadim Hussain ASAP if it wants to remain credible.Information minister kindly think before you talk because this knee jerk reaction is very naive and people don’t like u turns.

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Ali

Nov 04, 2018 08:38pm

Ok but when to expect arrests.

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Faheem

Nov 04, 2018 08:52pm

I missed my weekend to spend it with my family.my 3 years old was waiting for me.

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Asif Ali

Nov 04, 2018 08:58pm

Stop these goons or forget about export and business growth, these people have only one capacity, they can stop all progress.

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Chinpaksaddique

Nov 04, 2018 10:04pm

Out of thousands only a handful of mice have been caught - the big alligators cannot be touched by authorities as they are scared of them. Sad affairs

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Saif Zulfiqar

Nov 04, 2018 10:20pm

@fairplay, Wait as long as you want. You are more comfortable with PMLN and PPP.

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Saif Zulfiqar

Nov 04, 2018 10:22pm

@M. Saeed, Most of the protesters were criminals to loot only.

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Sajjad memon

Nov 04, 2018 10:24pm

I have been in mental trauma because of this. Can i lodge a case as well?

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roidad mamon

Nov 04, 2018 10:47pm

Where was the Govt., its over a quarters securities agencies when miscreants were destroying properties and terrorising public. the matured approach is to compile data of affectees and compensate them for their damages. It was Govt responsibilities to protect them which it could not deliver.

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Pak1

Nov 05, 2018 12:23am

Where was the state in the hour of need when her citizens needed her the most? When their lives, their wealth and everything they have earned in life was at stake?you let them to destroy at their will creating ruckus and now putting up this sorry face to catch and apprehend the culprits...please!

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Nov 05, 2018 12:54am

Where is case registration on those who publicly demoralized the whole state.

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Salim

Nov 05, 2018 01:49am

TLP mist pay billions for damages it caused .Please don't let them go easily..

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