Report­s sugges­t treaso­n, terror­ism charge­s agains­t TLP leader­s will not be quashe­dLAHORE : Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leaders Khadim Hussain Rizvi and Pir Afzal Qadri’s release is expected soon after successful back-door talks with the government, Express News reported. However, even if they are released, it is likely that Rizvi and Qadri will remain booked for terrorism and treason until a court orders otherwise. Khadim Rizvi among TLP leaders detained in countrywide crackdownThe TLP will also be allowed to hold peaceful demonstrations and conferences. In addition, Rizvi and Qadri will be barred from issuing any edicts or statements branding people ‘Wajibul Qatal’ or ‘Kafir’ over on religious differences. During the protests, the TLP leaders criticised state institutions, including the military and judiciary, and both were charged with treason and terrorism on December 1.

Source: The Express Tribune February 10, 2019 09:10 UTC