The National Assembly of Pakistan has referred the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the relevant committee for further deliberation.

The legislative proposal, introduced by Member of National Assembly (MNA) Shazia Marri, seeks to enhance safeguards for media workers. The assembly’s decision to refer the bill to committee was announced in a statement on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. This referral indicates that lawmakers will conduct a more thorough examination of the proposed amendments before any potential vote.

The bill’s details and the specific committee assigned to review it were not immediately disclosed in the announcement. The next steps involve committee hearings and discussions where members can offer input, suggest changes, and prepare a report for the assembly’s consideration.