Islamabad, March 11 -- The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has given unanimous approval to a bill imposing strict penalties on those practicing or promoting black magic, prescribing up to seven years of imprisonment, the Express Tribune reported.

The legislation also mandates that individuals offering spiritual healing services must obtain a license from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The committee, led by Senator Faisal Saleem, convened on Monday at Parliament House to deliberate on the proposed bill. Senator Samina Zehri presented the draft, which was reviewed alongside recommendations from the Ministry of Law.

After incorporating minor amendments, the committee members collectively endorsed the legislation. The move aims t...