31 h. ago Punjab government extends Section 144 restrictions until November 8

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to extend the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another week, until November 8, according to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department. This extension follows a review of the latest threat assessments from law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Authorities have determined that maintaining these restrictions […]

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6 d. ago TLP seminaries handed over to Mufti Muneeb after ban, says CM Maryam

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday said that TLP) seminaries have been handed over to religious scholar Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman, following a ban on the religio-political party. At a meeting of the Ittehad-e-Bain-ul-Muslimeen in Lahore, CM Maryam said that the purpose of seminaries and mosques is to impart religious knowledge. She said that photos of […]

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6 d. ago CM Maryam announces handover of TLP seminaries to Mufti Muneeb after party’s ban

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged religious scholars to take an active role in improving society while addressing a meeting of the Ittehad-e-Bain-ul-Muslimeen in Lahore on October 29, 2025. During the session, she revealed that the seminaries of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) had been handed over to renowned religious scholar Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman following the imposition […]

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1 week ago Interior ministry notifies ban on TLP following federal cabinet’s approval

Notification issued under Section 11B of Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, states it has ‘reasonable grounds’ to link TLP with terrorism Party included in list of banned outfits after Cabinet, chaired by PM Shehbaz, unanimously approved summary Punjab govt proposed ban after violent nationwide demonstrations, accusing party of reneging on 2021 pledge to abandon violent tactics ISLAMABAD: […]

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1 week ago Cabinet greenlights ban on TLP under ATA on Punjab’s recommendation

Federal Cabinet chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif approves Interior Ministry’s summary following Punjab’s request Summary accused TLP of repeated violence, attacks on police, and property damage Adviser to PM Sanaullah claims ban not political, aimed at ‘purging it of anti-state and terrorist elements’ Azma Bokhari reveals 3,800 financiers linked to TLP identified and funding channels […]

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1 week ago Federal decision on TLP ban expected today, says Azma Bokhari

Punjab Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari announced that the federal government will decide today whether to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, she said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would chair a cabinet meeting where the group’s fate would be finalized. Bokhari added that 3,600 local and foreign financiers of the […]

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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 extends Section 144 amid ‘security threats, TLP tensions’

Punjab Home Department cites persistent threat to public peace and law and order Ban on gatherings, arms display, and hate material to continue for another week across Punjab Talal Ch vows firm response, saying crackdown to mirror May 9 operations against PTI rioters LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department on Saturday extended the enforcement of Section […]

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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 considers ban on TLP as Section 144 extended across province amid ‘sweeping crackdown’

Section 144 extended till Oct 18, banning all rallies, sit-ins, and public gatherings as TLP faces possible proscription under ATA, assets and bank accounts may be frozen CM Maryam orders ‘iron-fist’ policy, vows zero tolerance for violence and unrest Crackdown widens in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad; offices, mosques, and seminaries sealed Govt stresses action not against […]

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2 w. ago TLP Leaders to be placed on Fourth Schedule amid possible ban on party after clashes

LAHORE – Punjab government unleashed sweeping crackdown across the region, imposing Section 144, banning all public gatherings for weekend, and

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3 w. ago Punjab plans controlled basant festival amid safety concerns

The Punjab government is considering allowing a controlled Basant festival next spring to revive the cultural tradition while ensuring public safety. During a recent meeting chaired by Secretary Home Punjab Dr. Ahmad Javed Qazi, officials discussed organizing the event on selected days during Jashn-e-Baharan, subject to strict regulations and legal amendments. The move aims to […]

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last month Lahore, Punjab weather: Temperature drops as wet spell continues

LAHORE – Rains and gusty winds hit Lahore and parts of Punjab on Sunday, causing a considerable decrease in the

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