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Aug 31, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Punjab Assembly passes Anti-Terrorism Bill after walkout
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The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026 despite objections and a full walkout by opposition lawmakers. Heated exchanges occurred between Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Opposition Leader Moin Riaz Qureshi over constitutional implications. The Speaker ruled the bill could be placed on the agenda, citing Article 142 on criminal-law jurisdiction.
WHO: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Opposition Leader Moin Riaz Qureshi
WHAT: Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026 after opposition lawmakers walked out.
WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 3:18 PM ET
WHERE: Lahore, Pakistan
WHY: The bill was put to debate and voted on in the Punjab Assembly, prompting opposition objections and a walkout.
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