Bill expanding detention powers for security forces tabled in NA

Bill expanding detention powers for security forces tabled in NA

National-AssemblyPakistan’s National Assembly has introduced a proposed amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act, granting the armed forces and paramilitary units the authority to detain individuals involved in serious crimes for up to three months. This amendment, put forth by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday, aims to strengthen national security and public order. Under the amendment, […]

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