President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras
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- President Zardari has approved an ordinance to protect Islamabad's Safe City cameras.
- The law imposes fines of up to Rs2 million for damaging surveillance equipment.
- Organisers of protests where damage occurs can also be held liable.
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To protect the surveillance infrastructure of the Islamabad Safe City project, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a new ordinance. The law introduces penalties of up to Rs2 million for damaging cameras or other equipment. It also establishes that organisers of public gatherings, such as protests or sit-ins, can be held financially responsible for any damage that occurs. The move follows reports of significant damage to the camera network during past protests. The ordinance outlines a process for levying fines and a 30-day window for appeals.
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President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a new ordinance to protect the Islamabad Safe City project's infrastructure. The law, advised by the Prime Minister, sets fines of up to Rs2 million for damaging cameras and holds protest organisers liable for damage during their events.
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The new law is officially titled the "Islamabad Capital Territory Safe City Camera and Surveillance Infrastructure Protection and Damage Compensation Ordinance". According to the ordinance, all funds collected from fines and compensation will be specifically used for the repair and replacement of the Safe City infrastructure. The ordinance has been introduced as Islamabad continues to expand and upgrade its city-wide surveillance network.
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