Senate committee reviews bill to punish black magic practitioners

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The Senate Standing Committee on Interior held a meeting to discuss a bill aimed at punishing individuals involved in black magic and charms.

The meeting was chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem, and the bill, presented by Senator Samina Mumtaz, focuses on the punishment for those involved in black magic and promoting it.

The bill proposes a seven-year sentence for individuals involved in black magic and those who advertise it, Express News reported.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui questioned where the boundaries of black magic begin and end, mentioning that advertisements for such practices appear regularly in newspapers. He also raised concerns about the potential escalation of such practices.

Senator Samina Mumtaz responded by saying that practitioners of black magic are destroying society. Senator Irfan Siddiqui countered that the issue was delicate, to which Senator Samina Mumtaz replied, saying she had no problem addressing it.

Senator Kamran shared his experience of visiting China and observing locks on the Great Wall, while Senator Faisal Saleem inquired about the government’s actions in this regard.

Senator Samina explained that such practices are not part of Islam, asserting that reading certain prayers at a grave or other places should not be confused with black magic.

Senator Faisal Saleem praised the bill, noting it was a commendable initiative.

Senator Palwasha highlighted the exploitation of vulnerable people through black magic practices, with Senator Samina Mumtaz emphasizing that such practices are illegal and involve immoral activities.

Senator Samina shared a disturbing example where a black magic practitioner might demand the blood of a murdered child from a client. Senator Irfan Siddiqui stated that before creating a new law, defining black magic is a difficult task.

Senator Samina Mumtaz also remarked that people practicing black magic are involved in heinous activities.

The committee decided to defer the discussion on the bill until the next meeting.

A month ago Pakistani actor Feroze Khan's mother recently shared that her family had been affected by black magic.

She shared this information on her YouTube channel, explaining how various mystical practices, including needles stuck in lemons and mysterious amulets, had been found in their home.

These occurrences were said to have caused severe disruptions in the family’s life.

The actor's mother further explained that the negative effects of black magic led to illnesses within the family, including Feroze Khan and his father, who both fell ill unexpectedly.

She also mentioned that Feroze’s behavior had changed significantly during this period, becoming unusually erratic. In addition, she claimed that the family's relationships were severely impacted, leading to conflicts and growing tensions.