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In today’s update, from the TLP’s violent confrontations and FIRs to Shehbaz and Trump’s peace talks and the ripples felt KP’s CM Sohail Afridi — Pakistan’s politics, protests, and diplomacy have all collided in a dramatic news cycle. Pakistan has been rocked by a whirlwind of political and security chaos over the past 48 hours. The government took a hard stance against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters, filing FIRs for terrorism and murder as violent clashes erupted in Muridke, tragically resulting in several deaths, including that of a police officer. Religious leaders like Mufti Muneeb have spoken out against what they describe as state brutality, while the Punjab police stood by their “defensive operation,” promising to restore order. The reactions from federal ministers, journalists, and public commentators have been mixed — some applauding the government's resolve, while others have raised concerns about human rights abuses and political double standards. In the midst of this turmoil, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the historic Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, where he shared the stage with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him a “man of peace” and even nominating him for the Nobel Prize after the Gaza ceasefire, which Trump hailed as the “dawn of a new Middle East.” The political landscape also saw discussions around KP’s new Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the rising tensions with Kabul, following criticism from the Afghan Taliban regarding Pakistan’...