Pak govt retains ban on radical Islamist party

The Pakistan government on Tuesday decided to retain the ban imposed on a radical Islamist party that carried out violent protests in the country over a blasphemous caricature published in France last year.

The Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) outfit was banned on April 14 under the Terrorism Act after its supporters clashed with the law enforcement agencies for the third consecutive day, leaving seven persons dead and over 300 policemen injured.

However, the party filed an application with the Interior Ministry, challenging its ban. The plea came to the Cabinet on Tuesday for final decision.

Addressing media here, Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry said the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan decided to maintain the ban on TLP after reviewing a report by a committee tasked to present its recommendations on the issue.

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