Chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, the committee considered private members’ bills relating to acid crimes, protection of domestic workers, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) safety, anti-rape legislation and consumer protection.

The bills were passed despite opposition from State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, with PPP lawmakers also voting in favour.

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill moved by Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir, seeking to amend Section 336B of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) relating to hurt caused by corrosive substances, was passed in the absence of the mover.

Citing “the recent incident of acid attack on a lady doctor in Quetta”, the bill states that despite the 2011 amendment, acid attacks continue to cause lifelong disfigurement and trauma.

It proposes the punishment of “death or imprisonment for life or imprisonment of not less than 14 years and a fine of Rs2 million” to serve as a strong deterrent.

The committee also unanimously passed the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill moved by Senator Sarmad Ali, proposing to criminalise the abuse of domestic workers.

The Statement of Objects and Reasons notes that “domestic workers constitute one of the most vulnerable segments of society, often subjected to physical violence, sexual abuse, forced labour, and other forms of mistreatment by employers.”

It adds that “existing provisions… do not specifically address the abuse arising from dependency and control inherent in domestic work settings”.

The proposed section covers physical violence, sexual harassment, threats, forced labour, wage theft, confiscation of identity documents, denial of food or medical care, and humiliating treatment.

The proposed penalties are “imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years and fine which may extend to Rs100,000” and “imprisonment for life and fine which may extend to Rs500,000” if the offence causes serious injury or death.

The bill also makes employers liable if abuse is committed by household members, “unless the employer took reasonable steps to prevent such abuse”.

Schedule II of the Criminal Procedure Code has also been amended to make the offence non-bailable and triable by a court of session.

In a move to address public safety hazards, the committee passed the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, moved by Senator Shahadat Awan, to amend Sections 286 and 286A of the PPC to criminalise the unauthorised transfer of LPG into smaller cylinders.

Noting that such decanting in residential areas and roadside setups poses severe risks, the bill increases the punishment under Section 286 from six months to two years and the fine from Rs1,000 to Rs100,000. Under Section 286A, imprisonment is increased from two to five years and the fine from Rs10,000 to Rs500,000.

The Statement of Objects and Reasons notes that “the decanting of LPG from larger cylinders into smaller domestic cylinders without proper safety measures has become a widespread practice in many parts of Pakistan.” It adds that “these unauthorised decanting operations are often conducted in residential areas, workshops, or roadside setups without adherence to safety standards, posing severe risks to public life and property.”

The bill proposes raising the punishment under Section 286 from six months to two years and the fine from Rs1,000 to Rs100,000. Under Section 286A, it proposes increasing the term of imprisonment from two to five years and the fine from Rs10,000 to Rs500,000.

“The proposed amendments aim to deter negligent and reckless conduct in the handling of explosive and hazardous substances, ensuring greater public safety and accountability.”

The committee also unanimously passed the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, moved by Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, proposing to insert a new Section 338CA to make “Wrongful Detention of Dead Body” a punishable offence.

The Statement of Objects and Reasons highlights that “there have been numerous reports of private hospitals and clinics detaining the dead bodies of patients until their families settle outstanding medical bills”.

It cites examples of hospitals that “demand exorbitant advance deposits, sometimes as high as Rs2m to Rs4m” and “withhold dead bodies even when outstanding dues are as low as Rs100,000.”

The statement argues that this “not only causes immense psychological harm to grieving families but also denies the deceased the right to timely burial and dignified last rites, which is a fundamental religious obligation in Islam and other religions.” It adds that “the inviolability of human dignity does not cease upon death.”

The new section proposes a punishment of up to two years’ imprisonment and/or a fine of Rs500,000 for a first offence, and up to three years’ imprisonment and/or a fine of Rs1m for a second offence or detention beyond 24 hours. Exceptions are provided for autopsies or police investigations. The offence has been made compoundable by the legal heirs.

The Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) (Amendment) Bill, moved by Bushra Anjum Butt, was also passed, with the committee observing that legislation aimed at strengthening the legal framework against rape should receive appropriate government support.

On the consumer side, the committee passed the Islamabad Consumers Protection (Amendment) Bill, also moved by Senator Zehri, to bring private healthcare under the 1995 Act. The bill targets undisclosed fees, non-itemised billing and demands for advance deposits before emergency treatment, and requires hospitals to publicly display fee schedules and provide itemised bills.

The committee expressed serious concern over reports that former parliamentarians were being required to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Interior for the issuance of official passports and that their validity had been reduced from five years to one year. The minister of state for interior said only the internal approval procedure had been changed.

The chairman directed that existing law must not be violated and that official passports be issued with five-year validity in accordance with the law. Further deliberation was deferred.

The Ministry of Interior also briefed the committee on concerns regarding the unregulated use of social media by minors, stating that a high-powered committee was working on proposals to regulate its use by children.

Last week, a 35-year-old woman suffered burns when a man threw acid on her in Karachi’s Upper Gizri area.

Earlier in June, 29-year-old Mahnoor Nasir was seriously injured at the Quetta Civil Hospital when another employee threw acid on her. The attacker, later identified by police as Humayun Shah, was said to have been kil­led in an encounter after law enforcers tra­ced him as he attempted to flee on a bus.

Meanwhile, Dr Nasir was shifted to Karachi after receiving initial treatment in Quetta.

In August, in a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court declared acid attacks more heinous than homicide, describing them as crimes that condemn victims to a “living death”.

Footage of MASSIVE Pakistani airstrikes on terrorist camps in Kandahar, Afghanistan, during the Pak-Afghan War!

At the time, senior leaders of TTP, BLA, TTA, Al-Qaeda, JUA, and other terrorist groups had suddenly disappeared, hiding in unknown locations and underground bunkers. pic.twitter.com/SNDoeOsr6z

— Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) September 7, 2026

The strikes, carried out during the night between March 12-15, 2026, targeted the Tarawo terrorist training camp, a key technical support infrastructure, and an oil storage site at Kandahar Airfield, along with its associated logistics infrastructure .

Terrorist Leadership Goes Into Hiding

At the time of these devastating strikes, senior leaders of multiple terrorist groups—including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), TTA, Al-Qaeda, and Jaish-ul-Adl (JUA)—had suddenly disappeared, reportedly hiding in unknown locations and underground bunkers to avoid being targeted .

According to ground intelligence reports, a key headquarters of TTP, TTA, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS-K was targeted, dealing a serious blow to their command structure . There were also reports that TTP commander Nur Wali Mehsud was seriously injured in the strikes .

The Scale of Destruction

By March 15, 2026, Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq had achieved significant results against terrorist infrastructure:

• 663 militants killed and more than 887 injured

• 249 posts destroyed and 44 positions captured by Pakistani forces

• 224 tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery pieces destroyed

• 70 terrorist and support infrastructure sites across Afghanistan targeted by airstrikes

• Headquarters of Afghan Taliban's 313 Corps in Kabul destroyed, along with ammunition depots 

Precision Strikes on Terrorist Camps

In Kandahar, the airstrikes specifically targeted the Tarawo terrorist training camp, which was being used by Fitna al-Khawarij militants for operational planning and logistical support . The strikes destroyed technical support infrastructure and equipment storage facilities used by militants for maintaining logistics, communication tools, and operational equipment .

The Aftermath: Terrorists Scatter

Following the massive airstrikes, senior leaders of terrorist groups went into deep hiding. Reports indicated that the strikes had forced the militant leadership to abandon their positions and disperse to unknown locations, severely disrupting their operational capabilities .

The operation marked a significant escalation in Pakistan's efforts to dismantle cross-border terrorist networks and demonstrated both the precision and reach of Pakistan's air and ground forces .

Security Sources Confirm Impact

Security officials confirmed that the targeted facilities played an important role in supporting militant planning and operations. The destruction of these facilities disrupted networks that had been coordinating cross-border attacks against Pakistan .

Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq Continues

Authorities have pledged continued vigilance and further actions against terrorist networks threatening Pakistan, while closely monitoring developments along the border and inside Afghanistan . The operation remains ongoing until all objectives are achieved .

You want to know what bravery is? 🇵🇰

During Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict and last year’s war with India, Field Marshal Asim Munir stayed with troops on front lines, visiting and encouraging them daily.

He also delivered mind-blowing speech exposing Afghan Taliban terrorism. pic.twitter.com/gSbT2T241B

— Zard si Gana (@ZardSi) September 7, 2026

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has consistently chosen to be where the danger is greatest, spending key occasions and critical moments with soldiers guarding the nation's volatile borders.

With Troops on the Front Lines

During last year's conflict with India and the ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan border skirmishes, Field Marshal Munir has made it a point to visit forward positions, personally assessing security situations and boosting the morale of troops on the ground.

Eid with Frontline Soldiers: He visited troops deployed along the western borders in Balochistan's Zhob district to celebrate Eid, offering prayers alongside officers and soldiers guarding the Pak-Afghan border. He paid tribute to their unparalleled bravery and sacrifices, commending their exceptional grit, unwavering resolve, and steadfast vigilance.

Kurram Valley Visit: He spent Eid-ul-Fitr with troops in Kurram, offering Eid prayers and commending their unwavering dedication and exemplary professionalism in safeguarding the nation.

South Waziristan: Field Marshal Munir visited Wana in South Waziristan to review the security situation and operational preparedness along the western border, interacting with officers and troops deployed in forward areas and lauding their commitment to safeguarding Pakistan's sovereignty.

The Mind-Blowing Speech: Exposing the Afghan Taliban

Perhaps the most powerful moment of Field Marshal Munir's leadership came during his address at the National Ulema and Mashaikh Conference, where he delivered a stunning rebuke to the Afghan Taliban regime.

"In the TTP formations coming [into Pakistan], 70 per cent are Afghans. Is Afghanistan not spilling the blood of our Pakistani children?"

He drew a clear line in the sand, delivering an ultimatum that resonated across the region:

"Afghanistan will have to choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan."

Field Marshal Munir emphasized that the use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan is unacceptable. He reiterated that Pakistan will not tolerate any hostile elements operating from across the border, warning that all necessary measures would be taken to neutralize cross-border threats.

Pakistani Leaders Lead From The Front, Not From Palaces

Unlike leaders who command from afar, Field Marshal Munir's leadership style is rooted in presence and sacrifice. He has repeatedly:

• Visited troops in conflict zones during Eid and critical operations

• Laid wreaths at martyrs' memorials and paid homage to fallen soldiers

• Personally briefed troops and expressed full confidence in their combat readiness

• Delivered powerful speeches that exposed the Afghan Taliban's support for terrorism

Afghanistan Must Choose: Pakistan or Terrorism

Field Marshal Munir has made Pakistan's position unequivocal: the Afghan Taliban regime must choose between siding with Pakistan or continuing to harbour terrorist groups like the TTP. He has repeatedly emphasized that "Pakistan will not tolerate use of Afghan soil for conduct of terrorism against its people".

Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq

The Field Marshal praised the performance of troops during Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, describing it as a key effort to dismantle terrorist networks and stabilize border areas. He lauded the valour and spirit of soldiers involved in the operation, noting that their efforts had delivered significant gains against militant groups.