In a major legal reform, Pakistan’s Senate has passed a bill eliminating the death penalty for crimes such as assault against women and sheltering hijackers. The new legislation replaces capital punishment with imprisonment and fines, and is part of broader efforts to align national laws with international human rights standards. The bill will now move to the National Assembly for final approval.
Pakistan’s Senate has passed a bill removing the death penalty for assault on women and harbouring hijackers. The punishment will now be prison terms and fines. The bill is part of reforms to align with human rights standards and awaits National Assembly approval.
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