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Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024



Amid opposition outcry, Pakistan senate approves bill to ‘regulate’ public gatherings in Islamabad

  • Bill proposes a three-year jail sentence for participants of ‘illegal’ public gatherings, ten years for repeat offenders
  • Opposition parties, rights activists “strongly” oppose legislation, call it attack on right to movement, freedom of expression
By Aamir Saeed ·

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