Bill seeking 5-year term for tarnishing, removal or burning of Jinnah s photos introduced in Senate
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12 bills introduced in the Senate
Bill proposes 5-year sentence for removal, tarnish or burning of Jinnah s photos
Senate chairman forwards all bills to relevant committees
ISLAMABAD: A bill proposing a five-year sentence for the removal, tarnishing or burning of photos of the Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah has been presented before the Senate.
It was put forward by PML-N s Syed Muhammad Sabir Shah during a Senate session being chaired by Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday. Apart from a five-year sentence, the bill also seeks to impose a fine worth Rs50,000 on the individual(s) who tarnish, remove or burn an image of the country s founding father.
PML-N introduces bill proposing 5-year term for those who tarnish, burn or remove Quaid-e-Azam s photos
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An APP file photo of Senate.
ISLAMABAD: As many as 12 bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday including one seeking a five-year term for individuals who remove, tarnish or burn photos of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
The bill, introduced by PML-N s Syed Muhammad Sabir Shah, also proposes imposition of a fine worth Rs50,000 on the individual(s) who tarnish, remove or burn an image of the country s founding father.
According to
APP, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani referred all bills to the concerned standing committee for detailed deliberation.