Pak moves to ban Islamist group TLP, freeze its bank accounts, block social media

Punjab's government has moved decisively to curb Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), calling the Islamist party an "extremist outfit" and recommending a federal ban on the country's third-largest religious party.

The decision, taken during a high-level law and order meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz, includes seizing all TLP properties, freezing its bank accounts, blocking its posters, banners, and social media, and placing party leaders under the Fourth Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Authorities have also begun targeting undocumented Afghans and illegal arms as part of the crackdown, marking the toughest action yet against a party once backed by elements within the establishment.

The move comes after violent clashes between TLP protesters and law enforcement in Muridke, where securi