Pakistan Bans Far-Right TLP Under Anti-Terrorism Laws Following Deadly Anti-Israel Demonstrations

Oct 24, 2025 02:32 am CST

Pakistan has officially banned the far-right Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) for the second time under anti-terrorism laws after violent protests near Lahore left five people dead. The group, which mobilized supporters against a US-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire, has a history of organizing disruptive demonstrations despite gaining over two million votes in recent elections.