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POLITICSJul 8 · 18:30 UTCDAWN[email protected] (Umer Farooq)

KP CM orders review of controversial law granting extended privileges to lawmakers

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi ordered a review of the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026, after public and media backlash. The law grants lawmakers lifetime official passports, immunity from preventive detention, and weapon licenses, with critics arguing it expands privileges. The CM stated amendments would be reviewed in the public interest.

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