Pakistan Officially Bans Tehreek‑e‑Labbaik Pakistan After Deadly Nationwide Riots | Political Crisis

The Pakistani federal Cabinet has unanimously approved a ban on the hard-line Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act, following a wave of violent nationwide protests that left at least one police officer and several civilians dead, and injured over 100 officers in clashes across Punjab. ThePrint +3 AP News +3 The Express Tribune +3 The unrest erupted during a “Gaza-solidarity” march by the TLP, which attempted to advance from Lahore toward Islamabad in express protest of developments in the Middle East. Authorities cited the party’s repeated incitement of violence and its use of harmful tactics such as petrol bombs, arms and mass road blockades. ThePrint +1 The government emphasized that this marks the second formal ban on TLP in four years — the first having been imposed in 2021 and lifted later after negotiations. This time, officials say the group breached prior commitments and continued to pose a threat to national security. The Express Tribune In this video/news segment, we’ll explore: The legal basis of the ban and how it was passed under Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act. The sequence of events leading up to the ban: the march, the clashes, the fatalities and mass detentions. The political implications: how this move affects religious-political mobilization, Pakistan’s stability, and what it means for the TLP’s future. Views from analysts on whether bans alone can tackle the ideology behind such movements, and what the government must do next to maintain order without suppressing legitimate dissent. 🎥 Stay tuned for full breakdown, on-the-ground footage, exclusive interviews and expert commentary. 📌 Subscribe for up-to-date global political news and Pakistan-region analysis. #Pakistan #TLP #PoliticalBan #ReligiousPolitics #NationwideRiots #BreakingNews #WorldNews #PakistanPolitics