ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (HRNW) – Pakistan’s National Assembly today passed a controversial amendment bill allowing the financial assets of lawmakers to remain confidential for up to one year, citing “security threats.” Human rights activists and opposition members have labeled this an assault on the public’s right to accountability. The bill prohibits the publication of asset details without prior authorization, a move civil society groups describe as a violation of the fundamental right to information and a shield for corruption.
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