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.