The caretaker Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province announced on Friday that protests across the region had resulted in the damage of 23 buildings and the burning of 108 vehicles. The demonstrations were reportedly staged by a banned religious organization that had been demanding the release of their leader, who was arrested earlier this week. The protests have led to a significant security presence in the affected areas, with police and paramilitary personnel patrolling the streets to maintain law and order. The government has condemned the violence and has pledged to take action against those responsible for the damage and unrest.