The upper porch means The Senate The Standing Committee on Thursday sentenced him to three years in prison for inciting hatred in the society by preaching Zionism. Zionist A bill has been passed to impose a two-year jail term for causing disturbance by displaying a symbol.
On Thursday, the Senate Standing Committee on Interior considered several bills, one of which was the Criminal Law Amendment Bill presented by the ruling party Muslim League-N Senator Afnanullah Khan.
During the meeting presided over by Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, Senator Afnanullah while presenting the bill related to the propagation of Zionism said that the world has the mindset and ideas of Zionism at the moment.
He said: ‘It is written in the books of Zionism that those who do not agree with you should be killed. They are martyring children in Gaza under this ideology.’
Senator Afnan continued his speech and said that ‘Propagation of Zionism and its symbol will be banned in Pakistan. There are people with Zionist ideas in Pakistan too.
The bill was not opposed by any committee member or the interior ministry during the meeting and it was later approved.
In the draft of the bill available to Independent Urdu, it was said that ‘whoever deliberately propagates Zionism and creates hatred in the society, will be imprisoned for three years and fined Rs 40,000, while whoever deliberately displays Zionist symbols, He will be imprisoned for two years and fined 30,000 rupees.
According to the bill, arrest for preaching and displaying signs of Zionism will not be warrantless and will be bailable.
The aims and objectives of the bill stated that Zionism was started by Nathan Birnbaum in 1890 as an ethnic and religious movement, which later evolved into a political movement. The country was to be given.’
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In the aims and objectives, it was further said that ‘Zionism is an ethnic, religious and political ideology, which uses extreme methods and resources to achieve its goals. Pakistan has always shown religious harmony, tolerance for different religions and beliefs. Being a Muslim state, the propagation of Zionism or the display of its symbols cannot be tolerated in Pakistan.’
Earlier, during the meeting, an amendment bill to increase the punishment in rape cases was also presented. Senator Mohsin Aziz of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said that the punishment in rape cases is very less, for this, the punishment should be severe.
According to Senator Mohsin Aziz: ‘In such cases the criminal should remain in jail for as long as he lives.’
Balochistan Awami Party-affiliated Senator Samina Zehri said: ‘We are following 50-year-old laws, now we should change such laws. In such cases there should be a minimum sentence of 25 years.’
The committee later decided to form a sub-committee to amend the law on rape cases, which would include representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
The chairman committee directed the sub-committee to submit its report within 10 days.
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**Interview with Senator Afnanullah Khan on the Recent Anti-Zionism Legislation in Pakistan**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Senator Afnanullah Khan. The recent passage of the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, aimed at curbing the propagation of Zionism in Pakistan, has sparked significant discussion. Can you explain what led to the introduction of this bill?
**Senator Khan:** Thank you for having me. The bill was introduced in response to the rising influence of Zionist ideology, which many believe is adversely affecting both our national narrative and societal harmony. In light of the ongoing events in Gaza, where innocent lives are being lost, we felt it was crucial to take a stand against any ideology that promotes hatred and violence.
**Interviewer:** In your presentation to the Senate Standing Committee, you mentioned the violent underpinnings of Zionism. Can you elaborate on that perspective?
**Senator Khan:** Certainly. Zionism, originally an ethnic and religious movement, has, over time, been associated with political aims that justify violence against those who oppose it. The tragic situation in Gaza exemplifies this ideology in action, as it leads to the killing of innocent children and civilians. Our bill aims to address these elements by criminalizing the advocacy of Zionism and its symbols in Pakistan.
**Interviewer:** The bill stipulates penalties up to three years in prison for propagating Zionism. How do you envision this impacting societal discourse in Pakistan?
**Senator Khan:** The goal is not merely punitive but corrective. By imposing penalties on the propagation of Zionism, we aim to foster a more harmonious environment by discouraging divisive ideologies. Societal discourse should focus on peace and understanding, rather than hatred and conflict. This legislation is a step toward ensuring such a discourse is upheld.
**Interviewer:** Critics may argue that such legislation could stifle free speech. How do you respond to those concerns?
**Senator Khan:** We respect the concept of free speech, but it is essential to recognize that freedom comes with responsibility. Propagating an ideology that incites violence and hatred poses a threat to our society. Our legislation is designed to differentiate between legitimate discourse and harmful propaganda. We believe that protecting our societal fabric is paramount.
**Interviewer:** what message do you hope this legislation sends to the international community in light of the conflict in Gaza?
**Senator Khan:** Our message is clear: Pakistan stands in solidarity with those who suffer due to aggression. We firmly oppose ideologies that fuel violence and displacement. This legislation reflects our commitment to peace, justice, and human rights. We hope it encourages a more responsible global dialogue regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza and beyond.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Senator Khan, for sharing your insights with us today.
**Senator Khan:** Thank you for the opportunity.
