Agency, Islamabad.
Published by: Jeet Kumar
Updated Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:26 AM IST
Summary
Sources said that the cabinet has also amended the model code of conduct of the Election Commission. This will open the way for ministers and MPs to campaign in favor of their favorite candidate.
In Pakistan, criticizing government institutions, including the military, judiciary, on electronic media will result in a five-year jail term. This is believed to be an attempt by the Imran government of Pakistan to suppress dissatisfied voices. An ordinance in this regard was approved by the Imran cabinet on Saturday.
The Imran cabinet approved amendments to the Electronic Crimes Prevention Act through an ordinance. This ordinance will come into force after the approval of the President. Sources said that the cabinet has also amended the model code of conduct of the Election Commission.
This will open the way for ministers and MPs to campaign in favor of their favorite candidate. All political parties had reservations about the model code of conduct implemented by the Election Commission. In such a situation, the government decided to amend the code of conduct through an ordinance.
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In Pakistan, criticizing government institutions, including the military, judiciary, on electronic media will result in a five-year jail term. This is believed to be an attempt by the Imran government of Pakistan to suppress dissatisfied voices. An ordinance in this regard was approved by the Imran cabinet on Saturday.
The Imran cabinet approved amendments to the Electronic Crimes Prevention Act through an ordinance. This ordinance will come into force after the approval of the President. Sources said that the cabinet has also amended the model code of conduct of the Election Commission.
This will open the way for ministers and MPs to campaign in favor of their favorite candidate. All political parties had reservations about the model code of conduct implemented by the Election Commission. In such a situation, the government decided to amend the code of conduct through an ordinance.