TEHRAN: Dog lovers in Iran could face up to 74 lashes under plans by hardline lawmakers that would ban keeping the pets at home or walking them in public.

A draft bill, signed by 32 members of the country's conservative-dominated parliament, would also authorize heavy fines for offenders, the reformist Shargh newspaper reported.

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