Pakistan's Punjab Govt Seeks Federal Approval to Ban Far-Right Religious Party TLP

Pakistan's Punjab provincial government has sought federal approval to ban far-right religious party TLP amid a violent crackdown on the group, which is accused of inciting anti-government protests and orchestrating bombings in recent months. The move comes after several high-profile arrests and deaths at the hands of security forces targeting TLP members. Authorities have expressed concerns over TLP's alleged role in radicalizing some individuals and fueling terrorism. The federal government must now review and potentially approve the ban proposal before it can take effect.