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Federal Cabinet Approves Ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s cabinet approves a ban on TLP over violent and extremist activities. The case now moves to the Supreme Court for final approval within 15 days.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-23
Federal Cabinet Approves Ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)

The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has formally approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act, citing the group’s involvement in violent and extremist activities across the country.

According to official sources, senior officers of the Punjab government participated in the cabinet meeting via video link, where the Interior Ministry presented a detailed summary proposing the ban under Section XI B1 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. The summary outlined a series of charges, including sectarian violence, mob attacks, hate speech, and damage to public and private property.

The cabinet directed the Interior Ministry to initiate the formal procedure for the ban. Following cabinet approval, the matter will be sent to the Law Ministry, which will file a formal reference in the Supreme Court. Upon the Court’s endorsement, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will officially de-notify TLP, finalizing the ban.

Sources revealed that the reference will be filed within 15 days, after which the Supreme Court will decide on the ban’s legality.

The Punjab government had already forwarded a reference to the Interior Ministry last week, calling for the group’s proscription. The charge sheet highlighted that TLP’s actions had harmed international relations and fueled sectarian extremism.

According to the report, TLP was involved in sectarian clashes in Sheikhupura and Mianwali during Muharram, resulting in five deaths and 70 injuries. It also stated that one police officer was martyred and 47 others were injured, several of whom were permanently disabled, during the group’s recent violent protests.

Officials added that TLP’s activities—including hate propaganda, mob violence, and illegal arms manufacturing—posed a serious threat to public order and national security.

The federal government has reiterated that the decision aims to preserve law and order and prevent the spread of extremism in the country.
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