1 week ago Massive crackdown: police arrest 954 TLP protesters across Punjab

Punjab police have launched a large-scale crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists accused of involvement in violent demonstrations, successfully arresting 954 protesters from multiple districts so far. The ongoing operation marks one of the most extensive law enforcement actions this year, reflecting the government’s determination to maintain law and order. Moreover, special police units have […]

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2 w. ago Asif calls for ‘hard state’ response as Punjab seeks ban on TLP

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday urged a “hard state” approach to counter extremist religious groups, as the government moved closer to banning the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests that left several people dead and dozens injured across Punjab. Speaking to a local news outlet, Asif said groups that use religion to justify […]

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2 w. ago Punjab takes bold step: TLP banned over violent Gaza protests

The Punjab Cabinet has officially approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following a series of violent protests. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari made the announcement during a press conference in Lahore. She confirmed that a summary recommending the ban has been sent to the federal government for final approval. Bokhari stressed that while religious […]

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2 w. ago 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. […]

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2 w. ago More than 2,700 TLP members detained following violent protests across Punjab

Punjab Police have arrested 2,716 members of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) involved in violent protests across the province, according to an official report. The arrests include 251 protesters in Lahore, 178 in Sheikhupura, 190 in Mandi Bahauddin, and 155 in Rawalpindi. Additionally, 143 individuals were detained in Faisalabad, 135 in Gujranwala, 128 in Sialkot, and 121 […]

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3 w. ago Muridke cleared of TLP protesters as normalcy returns to Punjab

Normalcy returned to the twin cities on Monday evening, with traffic flow restored after an early morning operation by law enforcers against Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters who had camped at Muridke, according to police. Only the Faizabad Interchange remained closed while the rest of the intersections between Rawalpindi and Islamabad were open for traffic. He […]

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3 w. ago TLP march sparks clashes, security lockdowns and internet blackout across Punjab, twin cities

Group’s supporters push through Lahore’s Shahdara Bridge en route to Islamabad for anti-Israel protest Clashes erupt at different points in provincial metropolis; several policemen injured, one protester dead, 22 wounded Section 144 imposed across Punjab amid terror threat warnings from RAW, TTP, BLA and Daesh US embassy issues security alert, warns citizens of nationwide protests […]

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3 w. ago Transport Shut Across Lahore and Islamabad Amid Religious Rally

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE – Authorities have sealed major roads and transport routes across Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad after a religious group announced a protest rally, sparking severe traffic disruptions and security measures across Punjab and the capital region. The Lahore–Islamabad Motorway and GT Road have been partially blocked with containers, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Entry points […]

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