In recent times in Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has given a tough rencontre to the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The Sharif government has taken a big step without the violent demonstrations in the name of the Gaza solidarity march. On Wednesday, the Cabinet then vetoed TLP under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997. This visualization was taken unanimously.
Round of violence: 16 deaths, attacks on police
- The demonstrations began on 16 October, when TLP supporters marched towards Islamabad. Purpose: Pro-Gaza protest outside the US Embassy.
- 16 people were killed in the clashes, including several policemen. There were attacks with petrol bombs and weapons near Lahore. Dozens injured.
- The Punjab government first passed the ban proposal in the meeting of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on October 16. Now the Federal Cabinet has approved.
History of TLP: Continuation of violence since 2016
- Founded: 2016 by Khadim Hussain Rizvi. Slogan in defense of sacrilege laws.
- 2021 Ban: Vetoed for the first time but removed without 6 months on the condition – “No violence”. Now vetoed then due to violation.
- In the 2024 elections, TLP secured 2.89 million votes in Punjab, rhadamanthine the third largest party. but violence continues
Now what's next?
- NACTA List: TLP will be widow to the National Counter Terrorism Authority's vetoed list. It once has organizations like TTP, BLA, LeT, and JeM.
- Legal steps: The visualization will be sent to the Supreme Magistrate in 15 days. Official ban without magistrate approval.
- The location of TLP leader Saad Rizvi and his brother is unknown. Bank finance frozen, offices and mosques sealed
Pakistan's challenge
Pakistan has vetoed 82 organizations since 2000, but many sally with new names. TLP's ban is an struggle to tenancy religious extremism, but it is difficult to handle thousands of supporters on the streets. Government claims: “TLP engaged in terrorist and violent activities."
