6 h. ago TLP leadership from central Punjab, Lahore severs ties with banned party

Ticket holders and office bearers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) from central Punjab and Lahore on Tuesday announced that they were severing ties with the now-banned organisation, stating that they were “standing with the state”. On Friday, all election ticket holders of the TLP from south Punjab announced that they had left the party, accusing […]

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42 h. ago Punjab Assembly to take up key amendment bills in 34th session today

LAHORE – The first sitting of the 34th Punjab Assembly session is set to begin today (Monday) at 2:00 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan at the Punjab Assembly building, according to the issued agenda. As per the agenda, the School and Higher Education Department will address questions raised by assembly […]

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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 ‘INSPIRE’ Program Rolled Out to Train Thousands of Pakistanis in Major Push for Tech Ecosystem

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has taken a bold step into the trillion-dollar global semiconductor industry as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unveiled

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2 w. ago Punjab launches major crackdown on TLP, freezes national and international bank accounts

LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and its supporters, freezing 95 bank accounts linked to party chief Saad Rizvi and the organisation. Information Minister Azma Bukhari announced that individuals financing the group would face terrorism charges, while authorities have traced an additional 3,800 national and international accounts allegedly used […]

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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 govt imposes Section 144 across province until Oct 18

The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning all forms of protests, rallies, processions, sit-ins, gatherings and similar public activities until Saturday, October 18. According to an official notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, the decision has been taken in view of security threats, terrorism concerns and public safety. Key restrictions […]

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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 Pakistan athletics federation imposes lifetime ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach 

The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) has taken strict disciplinary action against two officials of the Punjab Athletics Association following serious constitutional violations. In a meeting held on October 10, 2025, chaired by Brigadier (R) Wajahat Hussain, President AFP, the Executive Committee decided to permanently ban Salman Butt, a former office bearer of the association, […]

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3 w. ago Elite Force official martyred, two injured as Katcha dacoits patrolling van

IG Punjab takes notice of the incident, seeks a detailed report from RPO DG Khan Police: Spokesperson Punjab Police begins third phase of foreign nationals’ evacuation LAHORE: An Elite Force official was martyred, and two others sustained injuries when Katcha dacoits ambushed a patrolling police van in Rajanpur’s Bangla Achha area late Saturday night, police […]

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