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The Punjab province on Tuesday withdrew the controversial Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders Proposal, 2026 from the legislative process, ordering
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Govt backs down on habitual offenders' proposal
The Punjab province on Tuesday withdrew the controversial Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders Proposal, 2026 from the legislative process, ordering a comprehensive evaluate after objections from legislators, general advocacy groups and the general.
Provincial head Maryam Nawaz directed that the proposed legislation be reconsidered clause by clause, with consultations to be held with all concerned parties before it is reintroduced in the Punjab House.
The formal declaration came during the Punjab House assembly session, where House chairperson Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan informed the House that, in view of concerns raised over the draft statute, including disapproval on social press and by general advocacy groups, the provincial head had decided to halt its passage and send it back for further scrutiny.
The House chairperson stated the proposal would be returned to the Statute Division, which would place it before the provincial executive for fresh deliberations.
Following amendments and stakeholder consultations, the revised legislation would be presented to the House again.
The proposed proposal had drawn disapproval from rivals legislators, who contended that several provisions could infringe upon fundamental freedoms and required stronger constitutional and legal safeguards.
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