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Fawad Chaudhry thinks criminalising criticism an absolutely ridiculous idea

Fawad Chaudhry thinks criminalising criticism an absolutely ridiculous idea By Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry. APP/File Fawad Chaudhry, in an apparent reference to a bill proposing stricter punishment for anyone criticising the armed forces, says criminalising criticism an absolutely ridiculous idea . Tweet comes after journalist questions why we can criticise democracy, parliament, politicians and media but the rest is national interest . Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari backs Chaudhry s views. Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday, in an apparent reference to a new proposed bill that criminalises criticism of Pakistan s armed forces, said that he feels that such a move is an absolutely ridiculous idea .

Mocking Pak army can land Pakistanis in jail for 2 years now

Story highlights Critics of the Pakistan armed forces now face two years in jail as well as fines of up to Rs 500,000, as per a new criminal law amendment bill passed on Wednesday by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior. Any Pakistani citizen who criticises the armed forces of the Islamic republic may now land in prison for two years, along with a fine worth Rs500,000 or both. A parliamentary panel in the country has endorsed the controversial law. Despite the sharp criticism by the Opposition parties which called it ultra vires of the fundamental rights, the legislation was adopted by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Wednesday.

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