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1. The Senate of Pakistan rejects a bill to introduce the public hanging of rapists. [https:--www.thenews.com.pk-latest-1159268-senate-rejects-bill-seeking-public-hanging-of-rapists "(The News Pakistan)"]
   2024-02-19 17:19:57 (First version)
2. The Senate of Pakistan rejects a bill to introduce the public hanging of rapists.
   2024-02-20 02:31:01 (Update)
3. The Senate of Pakistan rejects a bill that would allow public hanging of rapists.
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