Mariya brushes aside fears over new counter-terror bill

5 days ago

Defense Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi has dismissed fears over the new counter-terror legislature submitted to the Parliament, commenting that counter-terror laws in general were criticized by human rights activists worldwide. Mariya made the comment in response to a tweet by former Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Ahmed Shaheed voicing concern over the legislature which he says is too vague and overly broad.  “It