Resolution seeking ‘severe punishment’ for propaganda against army adopted

The Senate on Monday passed a unanimous resolution, recommending ‘severe punishment’ for “negative and malicious propaganda” against the armed forces of Pakistan. The resolution, moved by PPP Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi, earlier demanded a 10-year disqualification from public office for those found involved in negative propaganda against army. However, the Senator said he had amended the resolution to remove the demand for a 10-year disqualification and sought action “in accordance with the law”.