Pakistan’s NA passes bill: 5 years in jail for disclosing ‘sensitive information’

The National Assembly of Pakistan passed a bill to amend the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, which proposes up to five years in jail for those who disclose sensitive information pertaining to the security of the country or the military.

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Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar addresses a National Assembly session on Monday. PHOTO: Screengrab via PTV Parliament YouTube/DAWN

August 1, 2023

The National Assembly of Pakistan passed a bill to amend the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, which proposes up to five years in jail for those who disclose sensitive information pertaining to the security of the country or the military.

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