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Punjab, Pakistan Enacts Law for Secret Terrorism Trials
The Punjab Assembly in Pakistan has passed a law enabling secret trials for terrorism cases, allowing anonymity for judges, prosecutors, and witnesses. Critics argue that this law centralizes power in an unnamed official and undermines the right to a fair trial, while supporters cite the need for enhanced protection for those involved in terrorism prosecutions. The law's implications and potential for misuse have raised significant concerns among legal experts and human rights advocates.
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Khalid Mahmood Ranjha
Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan
Azma Bokhari
Marriyum Aurangzeb
Rana Muhammad Iqbal
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The Punjab Assembly in Pakistan has passed a law enabling secret trials for terrorism cases, allowing anonymity for judges, prosecutors, and witnesses. Critics argue that this law centralizes power in an unnamed official and undermines the right to a fair trial, while supporters cite the need for enhanced protection for those involved in terrorism prosecutions. The law's implications and potential for misuse have raised significant concerns among legal experts and human rights advocates.
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