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Interior Minister: TLP’s Demands Kept Increasing During Talks, Says Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says TLP’s demands kept changing despite continuous talks till the last minute. “Their rally wasn’t for Palestine—it was for other motives,” he said. Govt vows no action against scholars or madrasas.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-16
Interior Minister: TLP’s Demands Kept Increasing During Talks, Says Naqvi

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) continued until the last minute, but the party’s conditions kept changing, making an agreement impossible.

Addressing a press conference alongside other federal ministers after the cabinet meeting, Naqvi stated that government officials held multiple rounds of dialogue with TLP representatives — both before and during their march — but each time new demands were added.

“Negotiations continued until the very last moment. Their senior leaders know this. Each time, we told them to go back peacefully, but their conditions kept increasing,” Naqvi said.

He questioned whether TLP’s demands were truly about Palestine, noting, “Was this movement really for Palestine, or for the release of certain individuals? The slogan ‘Labaik Ya Rasool Allah ﷺ’ belongs to all of us, not just one group.”

Naqvi clarified that the government’s operation targeted only those who were violent and armed. “Those who opened roads deserve praise. But that armed group had taken positions on rooftops and minarets,” he said, adding that no action would be taken against any madrasa or religious scholar.

“Every citizen has the right to protest, but not to spread violence. Tomorrow will be observed as a day of thanksgiving, and no one will be harassed,” he assured.

Information Minister Atta Tarar echoed similar sentiments, condemning the violence that erupted during TLP’s protest.

“The Palestinians are celebrating a ceasefire, while we witnessed chaos here. Our SHO was dragged out of his car and shot 21 times,” Tarar said.
“Everyone has the right to protest, but not to destroy public property.”

Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf highlighted that the Palestine conflict has now moved toward resolution.

“The Palestine issue concerns the entire Muslim Ummah. Alhamdulillah, killings have stopped and a peace agreement has been reached,” he said.
“No action is being taken against any mosque, madrasa, or scholar — only against violent elements who attacked police and damaged property.”

The federal ministers reiterated the government’s stance that while peaceful protest is a democratic right, violence and lawlessness will not be tolerated.
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