LAHORE: As law enforcement agencies gear up for a large-scale crackdown against Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to thwart its planned protests after Friday prayers, the Punjab government has decided to recommend a fresh federal ban on the hardline religious party. According to officials, the provincial cabinet led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also approved a […]
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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 […]
Karachi police crack down on dumpers after viral video
Karachi Traffic Police launched a crackdown after a dumper truck was caught speeding and ignoring police signals on Shahrah-e-Faisal. The video of the reckless driving quickly went viral, raising public concerns. Police said the driver broke several traffic rules and refused to stop. All dumper associations were asked to hand over the driver and vehicle. […]
Sudanese wrestlers embrace afresh after protest crackdown
Dramatic cheers and boos echoed through a spartan arena in Sudan’s capital where hulking wrestlers went head-to-head once more, after a brief hiatus. Captivating a sea of spectators, two of the wrestlers bowed forward before pouncing into one another, trading blows and tumbling to the sandy floor at the Haj Youssef stadium on the edge […]
In Angola’s oil region, separatists accuse president of crackdown
Since he came to power in 2017, Angolan President Joao Lourenco has promoted himself as a transparent, moderate leader keen to draw a line under the 38-year rule of Jose Eduardo dos Santos. But in the northern oil-rich province of Cabinda, Lourenco is accused of turning the screws on separatists who say they have been […]
Nicaragua opposition defies ban to march on deadly protest anniversary
Nicaragua’s opposition said at least 67 people were arrested after defying a protest ban and a heavy riot police presence on the streets of Managua to mark the first anniversary of a deadly uprising against President Daniel Ortega. The opposition National Unity Blue and White (UNAB) coalition gathered in the south of the capital, planning […]
Three arrested in crackdown on dollar hoarding
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday seized currency worth Rs 40 million and arrested three people in Lahore, the interior ministry said in a press release. The action was taken against those involved in dollar hoarding, money laundering, hundi/hawala (illegal money transfer) and ‘illegal speculation’ regarding the de-valuing of Pakistani rupee, the statement said. […]
Crackdown against TLP: Khadim Rizvi, workers arrested
LAHORE: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi has been arrested in Lahore on Frinday. According to the media reports, federal government ordered law enforcement agencies to begin a countrywide crackdown against the far-right religious party. Rizvi’s family confirmed that the police took him in custody. A large number of TLP leaders and workers have […]
Bangladesh confident Rohingya will be returned
Bangladesh on Wednesday stuck by plans to begin repatriating some of the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya minority who fled Myanmar last year, despite UN warnings and trepidation among the refugees themselves. “All necessary arrangements and preparation have been taken,” Bangladesh’s refugee commissioner Mohammad Abul Kalam told reporters, adding: “Our primary target for tomorrow (Thursday) […]
Govt to start crackdown against troublemakers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to launch crackdown against protesters who devastated the public property and injured innocent citizens in the name of peaceful protests against the Supreme Court decision in Asia Bibi case. Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi on Saturday stated this while he was given a detailed briefing by different […]