The Punjab government freezes the assets and properties of a prohibited religious group.

Orders have been issued by the Punjab government to freeze all of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s (TLP) assets and properties throughout the province.

Authorities have been directed to gather comprehensive data on all properties and assets owned by TLP and submit a detailed report to the department by November 15, per an official notification from the Punjab Home Department.

The Sub-Cabinet Committee Chairman, Khawaja Salman Rafiq, presided over the meeting when the decision was made. Following the meeting, Secretary Home Dr. Ahmed Javed Qazi issued formal directives to commissioners, deputy commissioners, Board of Revenue, Secretary Housing, Secretary Cooperative, and other relevant departments to follow the orders.

Following the TLP’s prohibition under the Anti-Terrorism Act, which made it unlawful to own or control any organisational assets, the action was taken. The province government’s action aims to ensure that all financial and non-financial assets of the organization are immediately frozen to prevent any misuse.

Property, bank accounts, and any other movable or immovable assets registered in TLP’s name are covered by the notification, officials confirmed. Departments have been required to adhere to stringent guidelines and submit their findings by the deadline.