ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Anti-Dumping Duties Amendment Bill 2025.
After the president’s approval, the duties will take effect from July 1, 2020. The bill was passed by the National Assembly and Senate before being sent to the president for final approval.
The amendment aims to provide legal clarity on applying anti-dumping duties to projects funded through Chinese grants.
The decision to introduce this amendment was made during a progress review meeting on Gwadar projects in October 2022.
Earlier, a week ago, President Zardari also approved the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2025.
The new law strengthens the ability of security agencies to fight terrorism while ensuring transparency and accountability. It includes judicial oversight and protective measures to address Pakistan’s security challenges.
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The bill also has a three-year sunset clause to keep its duration limited. On August 13, the National Assembly had passed the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2024, which extended one key provision for three more years, giving the government greater powers to combat terrorism.
Under the amendment, authorities can arrest suspects in advance in case of serious national security threats. It also allows comprehensive investigations through joint investigation teams and gives the armed forces and civilian agencies legal authority to detain suspects.
