May 24, 2024

Punjab Assembly Passes Controversial Defamation Bill Amid Protests

May 24, 2024

On May 20, the Punjab Assembly passed a controversial defamation bill despite strong opposition from journalists and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). The Punjab Defamation Bill,2024, which allows for the establishment of special tribunals

Punjab Assembly Passes Controversial Defamation Bill Amid Protests

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