During the meeting of the federal cabinet held here, the prime minister was briefed on the issue of enforced disappearances. The cabinet committee would consist of cabinet members belonging to all the political parties. Moreover, a bill to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure 1860 had been tabled in the National Assembly which proposed strict punishment for the people involved in enforced disappearances. The prime minister said the enforced disappearances was a serious issue that led to the lawlessness. The federal cabinet endorsed the decision made by the cabinet committee on the legal reforms committee in its meetings held on May 19 and 25, 2022.

Source: Pakistan Today May 24, 2022 23:38 UTC