ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organization under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The decision follows approval from the federal cabinet in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
According to the interior ministry’s notification, the government has solid evidence linking TLP’s activities to terrorism. As a result, the group has been added to the First Schedule list of proscribed organizations.
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The ministry’s report will be sent to the Law Ministry, which will prepare a reference for submission to the Supreme Court. The move comes after the Punjab government’s recommendation to outlaw the party due to its alleged involvement in violent activities.