The Senate Standing Committee on the Interior held a meeting to discuss a bill aimed at punishing people involved in black magic and charms.
The meeting was chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem and the bill, introduced by Senator Samina Mumtaz, focuses on punishment of those involved in black magic and its promotion.
The bill proposes a seven-year sentence for people involved in black magic and those who advertise it, Express News reported.
Senator Irfan Siddiqui questioned where the limits of black magic begin and end and mentioned that advertisements for such practices regularly appear in newspapers. He also expressed concern about the possible escalation of such practices.
Senator Samina Mumtaz responded by saying that black magic practitioners are destroying society. Senator Irfan Siddiqui responded that the issue was sensitive, to which Senator Samina Mumtaz responded by saying that she had no problem addressing it.
Senator Kamran shared his experience of visiting China and observing the locks of the Great Wall, while Senator Faisal Saleem asked about the government’s actions in this regard.
Senator Samina explained that such practices are not part of Islam and stated that reading certain prayers on a grave or other places should not be confused with black magic.
Senator Faisal Saleem praised the bill and said it was a commendable initiative.
Senator Palwasha highlighted the exploitation of vulnerable people through black magic practices, and Senator Samina Mumtaz emphasized that such practices are illegal and involve immoral activities.
Senator Samina shared a disturbing example where a black magic practitioner could demand the blood of a murdered child from a client. Senator Irfan Siddiqui said that before creating a new law, defining black magic is a difficult task.
Senator Samina Mumtaz also highlighted that people who practice black magic are involved in heinous activities.
The committee decided to postpone discussion of 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 her home.
These events were said to have caused serious disruption to 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 fell ill unexpectedly.
He also mentioned that Feroze’s behavior had changed significantly during this period, becoming unusually erratic. In addition, he stated that the family’s relationships were seriously affected, generating growing conflicts and tensions.
