Mishandling TLP fiasco
The last week saw complete mayhem and chaos as TLP activists ran amok across the country damaging public property and attacking policemen. This was followed by the government’s mismanagement of the entire issue which left them stage where it is
Provinces not taken into confidence over TLP negotiations: CM Sindh
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has that provinces should have been taken into confidence about the federal government holding negotiations with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. The chief minister statement come after Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that
Complete shutter down strike being observed nationwide today
KARACHI: A number of religious parties are observing a complete strike across Pakistan on Monday (today) to protest the police action against a banned outfit in Lahore. In Karachi, all educational institutes remain closed while public transports has been stopped
Two killed as police disperse TLP protest in Lahore
LAHORE: At least two activists of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) were killed on Sunday when police and law enforcement agencies dispersed a sit-in in Lahore. Two people when shot dead and several others were injured when police opened fire
Banned TLP’s chief Saad Rizvi placed on fourth schedule
LAHORE: The Punjab government has placed chief of the banned party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Saad Rizvi on the fourth schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). In a notification, Punjab’s home department said his assets have been frozen, and his national
NACTA adds TLP in list of banned outfits
ISLAMABAD: National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has included Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in the list of proscribed organisations in Pakistan. The authority said stated that any financial assistance to TLP will now be considered as terror financing. The organization has been
In Pictures: TLP holds violent protests, attack policemen across Pakistan
Protests erupted in several cities across Pakistan this week after police took into custody the leader of the far-right religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Several major intercity highways were closed by police as protests broke out in Karachi, Lahore, outside
Federal cabinet approves ban on TLP
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has reportedly approved a summary seeking the imposition of a ban on the ultra right-wing Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law for the recent spate of violence across the country. A summary of the interior
Outlawing TLP
The past three days witnessed debilitating protests by the quasi-religious party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) which paralysed the nation and showed the weakening writ of the state. After much deliberation, the federal government has decided to outlaw the party. The TLP
Govt decides to outlaw Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to outlaw the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) after the recent spate of violent protests across the country. Addressing a press conference, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said the religious-cum-political party will be banned under than Anti-Terrorist
Interior Minister reviews situation as Rangers, police clear roads
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed lauded the law enforcement agencies for clearing the roads blocked due to protest of a religious party across the country. The minister was chairing a meeting in Islamabad to review the law and order
Over 100 TLP activists including Mufti Mubarak arrested in Karachi
KARACHI: More than a hundred activists of the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) have been arrested across Karachi for violent protests across the city over the arrest of their leader in Lahore. Police have registered more than a dozen cases and arrested
TLP postpones protest after agreement with govt
ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has postponed its protest scheduled on February 16 after reaching an agreement with the government. Prime Minister Imran Khan had confirmed the agreement and said an official team is negotiating with TLP and the party’s demand
TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi’s funeral prayers offered in Lahore
LAHORE: The funeral prayers for Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi were offered at the Minar-i-Pakistan in Lahore. Thousands of people attended the funeral prayers for the cleric who passed away on Thursday evening. His funeral prayers were offered
TLP chief’s funeral prayers to be offered in Lahore tomorrow
LAHORE: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi passed away on Thursday evening in Lahore after a brief illness. The funeral prayers for TLP chief will be offered on Saturday at the Minar-e-Pakistan Ground, Lahore at 10 AM. TLP leaders
External pressures on films
The government has stopped the release of the forthcoming film “Zindagi Tamasha” over its depiction of what it has termed ‘a sensitive’ topic. The move is not a new restrain as several films and dramas have previously been compelled to