Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif govt approves ban on TLP under anti-terrorism act

IANS | October 23, 2025 8:41 PM

Islamabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Pakistan's federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday, approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan under Article 17 of the Constitution, citing national security concerns. The cabinet's decision to ban TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act comes after the Punjab government's proposal to outlaw the religious group, local media reported.