ISLAMABAD (HRNW)- The special committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially submitted its interim report on the right-of-way provisions within the proposed Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganization Amendment Bill 2026.
According to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Law and Justice, the committee underscored that while the bill’s primary objective is to boost digital connectivity, safeguarding citizens’ constitutional property rights remains absolute. The report explicitly states that no telecom infrastructure can be deployed on private property without the explicit consent and mutual agreement of the owner.
Key recommendations in the report include:
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Property Protections: Clear distinctions between private lands and public/cooperative housing societies.
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Structural Clarity: Separate legal procedures for above-ground versus underground telecom equipment.
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Dispute Resolution: A 45-day window for governments to resolve institutional disputes, with an avenue of final appeal through the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal.
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Fines & Overriding Clauses: A review of proposed penalties to ensure they align harmoniously with the existing legal framework.
The Ministry of Law and Justice confirmed that the final draft of these amendments will be finalized within a week, emphasizing that national digital development will not compromise citizens’ legal protections, right of objection, or fair compensation.
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