MURIDKE — Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters, who had been camped in Muridke after authorities blocked their route to Islamabad, were dispersed on Monday following a violent clash with law enforcement agencies, police confirmed. Punjab police spokesperson Mubashir Hussain said the confrontation resulted in the martyrdom of a police Station House Officer (SHO) and the deaths […]
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Rawalpindi, Islamabad Lockdown Enters Second Day Amid TLP March Fears
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The federal capital and nearby Rawalpindi remained under lockdown for a second day on Saturday as authorities tightened security to stop the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protest march from entering Islamabad. Over 1,200 paramilitary personnel were deployed in Punjab to block the rally moving from Lahore via GT Road. Police arrested more than 140 protesters […]
TLP’s “Gaza March” Sparks Violent Clashes in Lahore
LAHORE: The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) march toward Islamabad descended into chaos on Friday, as violent clashes between supporters and police paralysed parts of Lahore and forced authorities to dig trenches and seal major routes in Gujrat district to contain the procession. The march, led by TLP chief Saad Rizvi, was launched after Friday prayers as […]
Lahore on Edge as TLP Clashes with Police Ahead of Planned ‘Gaza March’
LAHORE: The city remained tense on Thursday following overnight clashes between police and Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) workers that left several people injured, including a dozen policemen. The confrontation erupted after TLP’s call for a march to Islamabad, where the group planned to stage a protest outside the US embassy in solidarity with Palestinians. In response, […]
Leader of TLP Saad Hussain Rizvi released from Jail
LAHORE: Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader Saad Rizvi has been released from jail, on Thursday. Saad Rizvi will reach Masjid Rehmatallil Aalmeen in a while. Rizvi was taken into custody in April shortly after the federal government declared the TLP a proscribed organization under anti-terrorism laws and launched a broad crackdown against it. The government, following […]
Govt, TLP reach agreement; outcomes to show up within week: Committee
ISLAMABAD: The government and the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) Sunday reached an agreement under which a steering committee was formed to oversee the implementation with the negotiations committee believing that the understanding would show up positive impacts by the coming week. “The agreement was signed following detailed talks between the government and TLP leadership. Its positive […]
No more breach of law by TLP to be tolerated; state organs ready to protect citizens’ life, property: NSC
ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) on Friday resolved not to tolerate any further breach of law by the members of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), as all the state organs stood ready to act as per law to protect the life and property of citizens. Prime Minister Imran Khan, who chaired the 35th meeting of the […]
Cabinet to decide about TLP fate tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet will decide on Tuesday about the fate of the religious political party, Tehreek-i-Labbaik, regarding its proscription in the light of recommendations presented by a special committee. Sources divulged on Monday that the federal cabinet would decide about the endorsement of the banning of religious party, Tehreek-i-Labbaik on the suggestions to be […]
Govt to present resolution in NA for expulsion of French envoy: Sheikh Rashid
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid in a video message on Tuesday said that talks between the government and the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan remained successful. In the video statement, Sheikh Rashid said that the government today will present a resolution in the National Assembly for the expulsion of the French Envoy. He also said that the cases […]
Policemen held hostage by TLP in Lahore released: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister of Pakistan Sheikh Rashid announced that the 11 police officers that were taken hostage by the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan have been released after the Punjab government’s successful negotiation today. Taking it to Twitter, the Minister said that the first round of negotiations has been productive and the next round will be done […]