Parliament passes SEZ bill despite concerns

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Parliament, on Wednesday, has passed a major amendment to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act, designating ‘sustainable townships’ as special economic zones, despite opposition calls for more time to study the bill. The government-backed bill sponsored by ruling People's National Congress (PNC)’s Baarah MP adds a new chapter to the SEZ Act outlining criteria for sustainable townships. These zones are intended