The Federal Ministry of Interior has officially banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), declaring it a proscribed terrorist organization under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997. The notification states that the federal government believes TLP is involved in terrorism, and it has been added to the First Schedule of terrorist organizations. The final decision will be referred to […]
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
Federal cabinet bans TLP under anti-terror law
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Thursday approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997. The decision was made under Section 11B(1) after careful review of the Punjab government’s recommendation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet meeting, where the TLP ban summary was discussed in detail. TLP had staged violent protests […]
Punjab moves to ban ‘extremist group,’ crack down on hate speech
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has decided to recommend a federal ban on an “extremist party” while launching a province-wide crackdown on hate speech, illegal weapons, and lawlessness. The move follows violent clashes between Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) supporters and law enforcers in Muridke and other parts of Punjab during recent protests. […]
TLP Leader Saad Rizvi located; arrest expected soon, say authorities
Law enforcement agencies have located Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader Saad Rizvi and his brother, Ins Rizvi. Authorities expect to arrest both men soon. Sources said their exact condition remains unclear. If injured, the brothers should immediately surrender to police for treatment. This development follows violent protests in Mureedke that left several dead and many injured. […]
Talal Chaudhry slams TLP: “No more space for chaos in Pakistan”
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said Pakistan will no longer tolerate protests that disrupt peace. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, he condemned the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) for spreading unrest instead of holding peaceful protests. He emphasized that while peaceful protest is a constitutional right, disorder and violence will not be allowed. […]