Lahore: The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another week, until November 1, to maintain public order and prevent potential unrest.According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the decision was taken following a meeting of the Cabinet's Standing Committee on Law and Order, which reviewed the latest threat assessments from law enforcement and intelligence agencies.The committee concluded that it was necessary to continue restrictions to avert any possible disturbances, sectarian tensions, or unlawful gatherings, and to ensure the safety of citizens and protection of public and private property.In accordance with these recommendations, the Home Department has extended Section 144 for an additional seven days.Under the order, the ban remains in effect on public gatherings, processions, sit-ins, carrying of weapons, use of loudspeakers, and distribution of inflammatory or provocative material.Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening blue eco nomy through transport, maritime linksIt may be recalled that the initial ban was imposed on October 8 for ten days and later extended on October 18 for another week.Meanwhile, the federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has unanimously approved declaring Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a proscribed organisation under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997, following a summary presented by the Ministry of Interior on the Punjab government's request.Senior officials from the Punjab government joined the cabinet session via video link, during which the ministry detailed TLP's involvement in violent and terrorist activities across the country.The briefing revealed that since its formation in 2016, TLP has been repeatedly involved in violent protests, incitement, and acts of terrorism, leading to the loss of security personnel and civilian lives, widespread property damage, and disruption of public order.The cabinet was informed that TLP had been previously banned in 2021, but the prohibi tion was lifted six months later after the group assured authorities it would abstain from violence - assurances that have since been violated.PIA resumes UK flights after over five years, first Islamabad-Manchester service takes offCiting continued breaches of law and order, the federal cabinet endorsed the decision to reimpose the ban on TLP, declaring it a threat to national peace and stability.