48 of 1979 (PTA), has said that it disagrees with the calls to repeal the PTA. Nawaz, with a former Inspector General of Police within its membership – has realised the gravity of the human rights-related issues that certain provisions of the PTA have caused, as the interim report apparently fails to address the most dangerous provisions of the PTA. The PTA has also been discussed at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on many occasions, as an abusive law that violates human rights. The PTA had been enacted with a two-thirds majority, and accordingly, in terms of Article 84, the PTA became law despite any inconsistency with the Constitution. However, like any other law, the PTA should be amended to address its shortcomings, and to be timely.

Source: The Nation July 22, 2021 17:37 UTC