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NA Passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024
- The National Assembly of Pakistan passed the Anti-Terrorism Bill, 2024, allowing preventive detention of suspected terrorists for up to three months, according to The Express Tribune.
- The amendment allows detention for up to three months based on credible intelligence or reasonable suspicion, as reported by the bill's statement of objectives.
- Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated the law will be used selectively and includes constitutional safeguards against unlawful arrest.
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan criticized the bill, calling it a repeat of earlier legislation that infringes on "fundamental human rights," according to The Express Tribune.
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Pakistan Reintroduces Anti-Terrorism Act with Preventive Detention Powers for Military, Civil Forces
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The National Assembly of Pakistan passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024, restoring the provision of preventive detention for individuals suspected of terrorism, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday. World News | Pakistan Reintroduces Anti-Terrorism Act with Preventive Detention Powers for Military, Civil Forces.
Pakistan reintroduces Anti-Terrorism Act with preventive detention powers for military, civil forces - The Tribune
The National Assembly of Pakistan passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024, restoring the provision of preventive detention for individuals suspected of terrorism, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday.
NA passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024
The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024 by a majority vote enacting it into law after rejecting opposition proposals amid protests in the House. The House suspended its routine agenda to take up the bill. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq ordered a headcount on the bill’s passage, which showed 125 votes in favour and 45 against. Opposition members protested and shouted slogans during the process. PTI chairperson Barri…
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