Pak bans radical Islamist party

Islamabad/Lahore, Apr il 14: Pakistan on Wednesday banned a radical Islamist party 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.

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told the media that the Tehreek-iLabaik Pakistan (TLP) was being banned under the Rule 11-B of AntiTerrorism Act of 1997.

“I have approved a proposal sent by the government of Punjab to ban the TLP,” he said.

Ahmed said that at least two police officials were killed and 340 injured in clashes with the protestors during the last two days. There were reports that at least two protesters were also killed.