Pakistan bans hard-line Islamist party known for its fierce anti-blasphemy stance

by October 25, 2025

written by October 25, 2025

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party activists run from police during a protest in support of Palestinians, in Muridke, Pakistan, on Oct. 13.

Pakistan banned a hard-line Islamist party on Thursday, more than a week after heated clashes with police that left at least five people dead.

(Image credit: Arif Ali)