1 week ago ATC orders blocking of Aleema Khan’s CNIC, passport over ‘repeated court absence’

Judge orders NADRA, Passports DG to block her ID and travel documents, SBP to freeze bank accounts immediately Guarantor’s property forfeited in case linked to PTI’s November 26 protest that saw violent clashes in Islamabad RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Friday ordered authorities to block the national identity card (CNIC) and passport […]

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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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1 week ago Tandoor owners threaten shutdown in Islamabad and Rawalpindi over rising costs

The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Nanbais Association has called on the government to immediately reverse the recent increase in wheat flour prices and stabilize the costs of gas, electricity, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The association warned that continued price hikes are pushing bakers toward what they described as “economic murder.” Association President Shafiq Qureshi stated that naanbais […]

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2 w. ago Tremors felt across northern Pakistan after 5.3 magnitude quake

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook several regions of Pakistan on Tuesday night, sending tremors through major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Chitral, Swat, Dir, and Malakand, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The department confirmed that the quake originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 234 kilometers. Its depth […]

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2 w. ago Earthquake shakes Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Punjab, KP

Islamabad, parts of Punjab, KP, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) were shaken by 5.2 magnitude earthquakem the Pakistan Meteorological

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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 Traces TLP Chief Saad Rizvi to AJK After Muridke Crackdown

LAHORE — Punjab authorities claim to have located Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and his brother Anas in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), after they reportedly fled following the Muridke crackdown. According to officials, Punjab police and other law enforcement agencies traced the duo’s movements after they were seen leaving the TLP protest camp […]

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2 w. ago Tremors jolt Islamabad and Peshawar as 5.6 earthquake hits region

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Friday evening, shaking several northern cities including Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Swat, and Gilgit. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake’s epicentre was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at a depth of 120 kilometres. The tremors were felt across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northern Punjab. […]

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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 Naqvi accuses TLP of armed violence during protests, asserts govt sought peaceful resolution

Interior minister claims TLP groups fired at police despite late-night talks for truce Clarifies action targeted only violent elements, not seminaries or religious figures Warns of ‘pattern’ behind recurring violent protests, hints at coordinated effort ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday accused the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) of resorting to armed violence during its recent […]

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2 w. ago Acts of violence under guise of protest completely unacceptable: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday condemned the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) for committing violence and vandalism under the pretext of protest, saying such actions could not be tolerated under any circumstances. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal […]

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2 w. ago Authorities turn a blind eye as naan, roti prices increased [Check New Rates]

RAWALPINDI – Tandoor owners in Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Lahore have announced an unauthorized increase in prices of naan and roti,

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2 w. ago Crackdown on TLP Widens as Over 2,700 Arrested Across Punjab

LAHORE – The Punjab government has launched a sweeping crackdown on Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), arresting more than 2,700 activists and registering 72 criminal cases — the highest number in recent years — as authorities seek to “neutralize” what they describe as a growing security threat. The operation follows violent protests in Muridke, where TLP supporters […]

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2 w. ago Azma rejects HRCP’s claims of ‘hiding information’ on TLP operation

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari on Wednesday rejected the claims made by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) regarding the government “concealing information” about the Muridke operation carried out to disperse Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) march they claimed was in solidarity for Palestinians. The TLP began protests in Lahore on Oct 9, announcing a march […]

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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 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 […]

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3 w. ago No end to citizens’ frustration as Metro Bus, Red Zone & Faizabad Interchange remain closed

Owing to the prevailing security situation caused by the protest and threats of the religious outfit Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), the

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3 w. ago Saad Rizvi ‘traced, expected to be arrested soon’ after Rawalpindi FIR

Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have traced Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Hussain Rizvi and his associate Anas Rizvi, with authorities preparing to arrest them soon, sources confirmed on Tuesday. The TLP leaders are urged to surrender to LEAs, with officials stating that the leaders may require medical attention. The crackdown follows TLP’s violent protests near […]

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3 w. ago Major Crackdown on Fake News Networks after violent TLP Protests

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities launched sweeping crackdown on fake news and online hate campaigns targeting state institutions as officials confirmed

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