President Pervez Musharraf has approved the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2004 passed by the National Assembly on October 26 and the Senate on December 7. The law increases punishment for honour-related crimes committed in the name of karo kari, siyah kari and other such customs or practices. The law will also help stop the misuse of the blasphemy law and Hudood Ordinance as the level of investigation is being raised to that of the superintendent of police.
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| It will fool Human Rights Watch, and that's all that matters. |
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