Punjab Passes Controversial Anti-Terror Bill | Pakistan News

Pakistan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Punjab’s new Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill has ignited fierce controversy, with opposition lawmakers walking out in protest, calling it a draconian tool to silence dissent and target political foes. While the Speaker defends it as necessary to combat terrorism — citing past failures in witness protection and referencing democratic nations’ use of anonymous courts — critics warn it undermines judicial independence and constitutional rights. A key concern: allowing lower-ranking officials to classify cases as “special security” matters, potentially eroding due process. One lawmaker even likened…