Much-debated madrassa bill finally becomes law as president grants assent



President Asif Ali Zardari is addressing joint session of parliament on April 18, 2024. — National Assembly of Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari is addressing joint session of parliament on April 18, 2024. — National Assembly of Pakistan 

ISLAMABAD: Ending the weeks-long uncertainty surrounding the madrassa registration bill, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday signed the legislation into law which had become a bone of contention between the government and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F).


This is a developing story and is being updated with more details. 

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