ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that Pakistan must shed its image as a “soft state” and evolve into a strong, law-enforcing “hard state” governed by the Constitution and rule of law. He made the remarks after attending a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was also attended by […]
TLP Protests
Government Vows Strong Action Against TLP Protests, Says Talal Chaudhry
The government has decided to take firm action against TLP protests across the country. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said measures will mirror those taken after the May 9 unrest. He stressed that the state would no longer tolerate extremism, blackmail, or violence in the name of politics or religion. Chaudhry told Geo […]
Blocking roads, damaging public property against teachings of Holy Prophet (saw): Religious scholars
ISLAMABAD: Blocking roads, damaging public property was totally in negation to the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW) as he emphatically advised the Muslims to create ease and comfort for others. Leading Ulema, religious scholars from all walks of life in an apparent reference to the long march of banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), said that […]
Federal cabinet approves ban on TLP
Prime minister Imran Khan and the federal cabinet, on Thursday, approved the ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. The proposal seeking a ban on TLP was sent by the interior ministry. The summary from the interior ministry suggested a ban on the TLP following the violent activities and protests across the country after TLP chief Saad […]
Sindh govt lifts bans on pillion riding
KARACHI: The Sindh home department has lifted the ban on pillion riding and rallies across the province on Sunday. The home department issued an official notification which read: “The ban imposed for ten days on pillion riding, rallies and gathering of four persons has been withdrawn with immediate effect.” On Wednesday, the Sindh government had […]