Pakistan: Banned Islamist Group Holds 7 Officials As Hostages

A banned Islamist group, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), on April 18 took hostage of seven Pakistani security officials in its headquarters in Lahore. This has followed the week-long deadly clashes that have already killed 4 people and have injured hundreds of others. Reportedly, TLP had demanded the expulsion of French Ambassador to Pakistan over last year's 'Prophet Mohammad Caricature' controversy while giving a deadline till April 20.