Senators decry sweeping powers for military in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday questioned the federal government’s decision to give extraordinary powers to the armed forces in Balochistan. The lawmakers expressed their concern over the issue a day after the federal cabinet approved an amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997, giving sweeping powers to the security forces for “more effective counterterrorism operations.” While … Continue reading Senators decry sweeping powers for military in Balochistan