The Punjab government has decided to recommend that the federation ban an extremist party following a series of incidents that have raised concerns about public safety and state authority. This move comes amid increasing pressure from law enforcement and intelligence agencies to curb hate speech, violent demonstrations, and open defiance of government policies.
Sources close to the development said the Punjab Home Department has completed its assessment of the party’s recent activities, concluding that they pose a clear threat to law and order. Officials are now finalizing a summary to forward to the Interior Ministry, requesting a complete ban on the organization’s operations across the country.
The decision follows the recent arrest of a senior leader from the same group for allegedly threatening Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a move that sparked nationwide debate. The arrest highlighted growing concerns over the party’s inflammatory statements and confrontational tactics.
Government officials revealed that intelligence agencies have been monitoring the group’s gatherings and speeches closely. Several reports describe the party’s increasing use of religious rhetoric to mobilize supporters, often leading to road blockades and clashes with police. The provincial administration believes such actions have crossed the limits of political expression and now threaten social harmony.
A senior government representative said the Punjab government’s recommendation to ban the extremist party aligns with its commitment to maintaining peace and protecting public property. He added that all evidence gathered against the organization would be shared with the federal authorities to support the proposed ban.
The move has drawn mixed reactions. While some citizens support the government’s firm stance as a necessary step toward stability, others believe such bans risk inflaming tensions further. Analysts say this decision reflects Pakistan’s ongoing struggle to balance national security with political freedoms.
As the summary reaches the federal cabinet, all eyes are now on the federation to see whether the Punjab government’s recommendation to ban the extremist party will receive swift approval or spark another wave of political debate.
