The Commission for Peace and Human Development (CPHD) has rejected the proÂposed changes in a joint bill on Hudood and Blasphemy laws,referred by the National Assembly to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice.
CPHD Executive Director said the amendments would not bring significant changes to the law.
Source: The Nation
Date:8/18/2004
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