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Punjab Defamation Bill becomes law amid concerns over press freedom

Punjab Defamation Bill becomes law amid concerns over press freedom

Special tribunal to penalise those involved in drafting or disseminating ‘fake news’

Updated 10 Jun, 2024 10:20pm

Pakistan

LHC approves petitions against defamation bill as govt issues notification

LHC approves petitions against defamation bill as govt issues notification

The bill has been criticised for its possible effect on freedom of speech

Published 10 Jun, 2024 01:39pm

Pakistan

Punjab’s controversial defamation bill signed into law

Punjab’s controversial defamation bill signed into law

The law will also apply to content posted to social media platforms

Published 08 Jun, 2024 10:10am

Pakistan

Punjab governor declines to sign defamation bill without consultation

Punjab governor declines to sign defamation bill without consultation

The announcement came after meeting with journalist bodies

Published 26 May, 2024 08:19pm

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