Summary Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid moved the Bill.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News/Web Desk) - The Senate on Monday unanimously passed "The Protection of Pakistan Bill, 2014".
The bill provides for protection against waging of war against Pakistan and the prevention of acts threatening the security of the country.
Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid on behalf of the Interior Minister moved the Bill.
As per the Bill, a special court would be constituted for the speedy proceedings of cases against terrorists where as the decision of the special court could be challenged in the Supreme Court within fifteen days after the ruling.
A joint team would probe into the cases related to terrorism whereas any suspected terrorist can be detained for 90 days for interrogation.
Meanwhile, the proceeding of any case would not contradict the Article 10 of the Constitution whereas the security forces would be allowed to open firing on any suspected terrorist with the permission of a Grade-15 officer.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan Muslim-League-Nawaz and its coalition parties had passed the Protection of Pakistan Bill 2014 in the National Assembly despite the protest of the Opposition and walkout from the House.
Earlier, the 106th session of the Senate began in Islamabad with Deputy Chairman Sabir Ali Baloch in the chair.
The Senate also unanimously passed "The Emigration (Amendment) Bill, 2013".
Moreover, the Senate was informed that the Prime Minister has sanctioned five billion rupees to beef up security measures at all airports in the country.
Replying to a call attention notice, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Shaikh Aftab Ahmad said the Prime Minister has also directed the concerned authorities to procure latest equipment and recruit more security staff to ensure foolproof security of the airports.
Minister of State for Interior Balighur Rehman said the federal government is taking measures to strengthen security at airports and the surrounding areas in coordination with the provincial governments.
Speaking on different points, the members said that the whole nation and the Parliamentarians are with the valiant armed forces of the country in their ongoing operation against the terrorists in North Waziristan.
The members said the passage of the Protection of Pakistan Bill also solidifies the stances of the parliamentarians. They said that operation Zarb-e-Azb is a war for safe future of the country and the whole nation stands united in this war for the elimination of terrorists and terrorism from the country.
Later, Senate session adjourned for an indefinite period.
