The resolution was presented by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Bahramand Tangi during the session chaired by Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani. The resolution gained unanimous approval, reflecting cross-party consensus on the need for stringent measures against those spreading anti-military narratives on social media platforms. The resolution acknowledged the significant sacrifices made by the armed forces in the war against terrorism. The resolution underlined the Senate’s concern over derogatory content targeting the Pakistan Army on social media and urged the government to take strict action against those involved in spreading anti-military propaganda. Shahadat Awan of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Samina Mumtaz Zahri and Kuhda Babar proposed, as private members, the Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, and a constitutional amendment bill to increase seats of minorities in the National Assembly.


Source:   The Express Tribune
January 02, 2024 05:43 UTC