Where a person holding public office uses their position to commit an offence, including offences mentioned under Sections 161 to 165A of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), the law provides a punishment of imprisonment up to 14 years. This provision aims to discourage abuse of official authority and ensure accountability of public officials for unlawful acts committed through misuse of their powers.
What is the punishment for Misuse of authority/power in committing any offence above, by any arson holding a public office including any offence under sections 161 to 165A of the Pakistan Penal Code?
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