Pakistan PM Orders Review of Controversial Telecom Amendment Bill
Islamabad — Prime Minister has taken notice of the controversial clauses in the Telecommunication Amendment Bill and sought an urgent report, directing a special committee to submit its recommendations within three days.The move comes amid mounting pressure from civil society groups, media organisations, and opposition parties, who have raised serious concerns over certain provisions of…
Islamabad — Prime Minister has taken notice of the controversial clauses in the Telecommunication Amendment Bill and sought an urgent report, directing a special committee to submit its recommendations within three days.
The move comes amid mounting pressure from civil society groups, media organisations, and opposition parties, who have raised serious concerns over certain provisions of the bill, describing them as a threat to digital freedoms and freedom of expression.
According to sources, the specially constituted committee will conduct a thorough review of all contentious clauses and present a comprehensive report along with its recommendations to the Prime Minister within the stipulated timeframe.
Government sources indicated that the Prime Minister is expected to make a final decision after taking into account the concerns of all stakeholders. The development is being seen as a significant step back by the government amid growing domestic and international criticism over the proposed legislation.
