An inquiry has been ordered into a police raid at the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad, where several journalists were reportedly attacked. Footage showed police officers armed with batons assaulting journalists on the press club premises. Butt described how press club office-bearers attempting to mediate during the raid were also beaten by the police. It alleged the protesters had manhandled police officers, which led the police to enter the press club to make arrests. The Lahore Press Club demanded the suspension and arrest of police personnel involved, warning of nationwide protests if action was not taken.