Punjab Defamation Bill:How it will muzzle the media (Video)

Punjab’s (Pakistan) new defamation law has been criticised by civil society and journalist bodies, who term it a ‘draconian law’ and ‘an attempt to suppress free speech.’ We delve into the law and speak with lawyers and rights activists to decode the complex legal ideas for an easy understanding of the bill and how it can potentially be misused.

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