Punjab Govt to Finally Change 61-Year-Old Law
Meanwhile, the Punjab administration is preparing legislation to amend the Punjab Arms Ordinance, 1965, and introduce the Punjab Arms Amendment Act, 2026, aiming to tighten penalties for the possession and sale of illegal weapons.
Meanwhile, the Punjab administration is preparing legislation to amend the Punjab Arms Ordinance, 1965, and introduce the Punjab Arms Amendment Act, 2026, aiming to tighten penalties for the possession and sale of illegal weapons.
What happened
As sources indicate, the proposed amendments include a new Section 14-A. The administration is additionally considering making illegal-arms cases non-bailable and removing the option of settling such cases through compromise. NADRA Warns Against Fake Arms License Websites.
Under the proposal, cases involving illegal weapons alongside murder or robbery would be heard by the same court. Pending illegal-arms cases in different courts would additionally be transferred to a central court. The proposed changes have not yet been presented as enacted law. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
The bottom line
Taken together, the developments around punjab Govt to Finally Change 61-Year point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
