PETALING JAYA, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Pakistan should forge closer regional cooperation, particularly at the Asia-Pacific and South-South levels, to advance legal and judicial reforms, said Pakistan’s Minister of Law and Justice Aqeel Malik.
World : Pakistan, Malaysia Need To Work Closely For Legal And Judicial Reform
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Pakistan and Malaysia should enhance regional cooperation for legal and judicial reforms, as both nations share common goals in this area.
- Pakistan's Minister of Law and Justice emphasized closer cooperation with Malaysia for legal reforms.
- Both countries have taken steps to abolish the death penalty, with Malaysia removing it in 2023.
- Pakistan removed the death penalty for drug offenses based on court evidence and its impact on prison populations.
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