Punjab Assembly Passes Controversial Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill
The Punjab provincial assembly has approved a controversial amendment to the country’s anti-terrorism law, prompting opposition members to walk out in protest. The legislation introduces expanded powers for security agencies and stricter penalties for suspected militants.
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Opposition walks out as Punjab Assembly passes controversial Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed the controversial Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, despite objections and a full walkout by opposition lawmakers. The session saw heated exchanges between government members and the opposition, centred on a debate between Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Opposition Leader Moin Riaz Qureshi over the legal and constitutional implications of the new legislation. Addressing the house, Speaker Khan issued a ruling confi...
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