Pakistan, Oct. 15 -- The government has decided to take firm action against TLP protests across the country. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said measures will mirror those taken after the May 9 unrest. He stressed that the state would no longer tolerate extremism, blackmail, or violence in the name of politics or religion.

Chaudhry told Geo News that since the new administration took office, Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has twice attempted to march toward Islamabad. He said previous agreements with the group were not in the state's favor. Now, the government has adopted a decisive approach to prevent chaos and ensure law and order.

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