ISLAMABAD, Oct. 23 -- The federal cabinet on Thursday approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997. The decision was made under Section 11B(1) after careful review of the Punjab government's recommendation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet meeting, where the TLP ban summary was discussed in detail.

TLP had staged violent protests earlier this month to show solidarity with Muslims in Gaza. The party began a march from Lahore and planned demonstrations in Islamabad. Protestors also staged sit-ins at Mureedke and Sadoke. Authorities intervened to restore order and arrested multiple members during the unrest.

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