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New Punjab Bill Proposes Property Seizure, Account Freezing for Habitual Offenders

Pakistan News Desk2 weeks ago
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A new bill, titled the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders Bill 2026, is under discussion, according to reports on June 29.

Available details from the headlines suggest the proposed legislation includes measures such as property seizure, mobile phone confiscation, and the freezing of bank accounts for individuals designated as habitual offenders.

The bill has reportedly prompted serious questions and debate regarding its provisions.

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Updated: 12:21 PM PKT — June 30, 2026

Further debate on the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders Bill 2026 on June 30 included criticism that its proposed powers are based on legislation that is 150 years old. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has reportedly responded to this line of questioning.

Updated: 12:56 AM PKT — June 30, 2026

PPP leader Ali Haider Gilani has stated his rejection of the controversial Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders Bill 2026, according to reports on June 29.

Updated: 11:46 PM PKT — June 29, 2026

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has commented on the provincial government’s decision to postpone the controversial Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders Bill 2026, according to reports on June 29. She reportedly explained the reasons for reversing course on the proposed legislation.

Updated: 11:10 PM PKT — June 29, 2026

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan has also addressed the controversial proposed legislation, according to reports on June 29.

The Punjab government has postponed the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders Bill 2026 following significant debate, according to reports on June 29.

The decision to halt the bill’s progress was announced as Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman also issued a statement regarding the proposed legislation.

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