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KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026

Coverage of KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 7 · 16:54 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 18:30 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 8 · 18:30 UTCDAWN
    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.

  • POLITICSJul 7 · 16:54 UTCDAWN
    KP govt enacts law granting lawmakers lifetime official passports, expanding privileges

    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government enacted a law granting provincial assembly members lifetime official passports and expanded their powers, immunities, and privileges. The new legislation, which includes provisions for summoning government officers and granting immunity from preventive detention, replaced the 1988 law on the subject.

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