NA panel approves bill against intentional disrespect for forces Dawn 5 hrs ago none@none.com (Kashif Abbasi)
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior has approved a bill to make amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 to take action against those who intentionally ridicule armed forces.
The bill says anyone who shall be guilty of said offence could face up to two years imprisonment or fine that may extend to Rs500,000, or both.
The bill, titled Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2020 introduced by PTI MNA Amjid Ali Khan, was approved by the NA committee on interior, which met here on Wednesday with MNA Raja Khurram Nawaz in the chair.
Absolutely ridiculous idea, says Fawad Chaudhry on criminalisation of criticism thenews.com.pk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thenews.com.pk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Fawad Chaudhry thinks criminalising criticism an absolutely ridiculous idea By
Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry. APP/File
Fawad Chaudhry, in an apparent reference to a bill proposing stricter punishment for anyone criticising the armed forces, says criminalising criticism an absolutely ridiculous idea .
Tweet comes after journalist questions why we can criticise democracy, parliament, politicians and media but the rest is national interest .
Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari backs Chaudhry s views.
Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday, in an apparent reference to a new proposed bill that criminalises criticism of Pakistan s armed forces, said that he feels that such a move is an absolutely ridiculous idea .
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NA panel passes bill preventing hatred against military tribune.com.pk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribune.com.pk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.