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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Moves to Curb Misuse of 3-MPO, 16-MPO and Section 144

A four-member panel led by Law Minister Aftab Alam will review the statutes to recommend reforms.

Overview

  • The decision followed a high-level meeting on Saturday at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat chaired by Muhammad Sohail Afridi.
  • Reforms target preventive public-order powers under 3-MPO, 16-MPO and Section 144 to deter use for political pressure or retaliation.
  • Officials said the committee will identify vulnerable provisions and propose amendments to make the laws more transparent and equitable.
  • Afridi emphasized protecting freedom of expression and peaceful protest while minimizing disruption to public convenience.
  • No draft language or timeline has been released, and authorities reiterated that safeguarding lives and property remains a priority.