The dramatic rise of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in General Election 2018 has surprised many, as the party emerged as fifth largest party in vote count at national level; third largest in Punjab. TLP received 2,231,697 votes, 4% of the total votes.
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