Amnesty slams Punjab’s new anti-terror law, warns of secret trials
Amnesty International has criticised Punjab’s new Anti-Terrorism Act, 2026, warning it undermines fair trial rights. The law allows for secret proceedings, undisclosed locations, and sealed records, giving authorities broad unchecked powers. Amnesty International has criticised Pakistan’s Punjab government over its controversial Anti-Terrorism (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2026, warning that the legislation undermines the right to a … Read more