Pakistan's Senate approved a bill criminalizing Zionism promotion, imposing prison sentences for violators.

Pakistan's Senate has approved a bill that criminalizes promoting Zionism and displaying its symbols, introduced by Senator Afnanullah Khan. The legislation imposes prison sentences of up to three years for promoting Zionism to incite hatred and up to two years for displaying symbols intended to cause unrest. Both offenses are classified as bailable. The bill aims to address concerns about communal harmony amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

November 07, 2024
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