LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet has approved a ban on the religious-political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), the provincial government announced on Friday.
Speaking at a press conference, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said that while Pakistan’s role in mediating the Gaza ceasefire has been widely recognized internationally, TLP had organized protests in support of Gaza after a peace agreement was already in place.
She condemned the protests, citing incidents of vandalism and damage to public property. “Those who resort to violence cannot claim to act in the interest of the nation or its people. Did burning police vehicles resolve the Gaza issue?” she asked.
Bukhari added that the state could no longer tolerate such destructive demonstrations. She confirmed that a summary recommending the ban has been sent to the federal government for final approval.
Earlier reports had indicated that the Punjab government would also move to seize all TLP assets as part of the crackdown.
