Review Committee Proposes Overhaul of Contentious Telecom Bill's Provisions, Upholds Property Rights
The committee said private land cannot be used without owner consent as it seeks clearer Right of Way rules and appeal procedures.
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PM Receives Telecom Bill Review With Major Safeguard Recommendations
A committee formed by the Prime Minister to review the Right of Way (RoW) provisions of the Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganization (Amendment) Bill 2026 has submitted its interim report, recommending several safeguards to protect citizens’ rights while supporting the expansion of digital infrastructure across the country. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday, the committee carried out a detailed review…
Telecom bill: govt panel rules out access to private property without consent
Controversy centred on newly introduced provision that proposed fines of up to Rs50mn against property owners, tenants, landlords, or institutions that refuse or obstruct Right of Way access for telecom infrastructure
Major Changes Proposed to Telecom Reorganization Bill After Public Backlash
Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. A committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed major changes to the controversial Telecom Reorganization Amendment Bill after concerns were raised over citizens’ property rights, right-of-way provisions, and the powers proposed for telecom infrastructure deployment, sources said. According to sources, a subcommittee has submitted its report to the main committee headed…
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