ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The National Assembly on Thursday passed The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill was presented in the House by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The House also incorporated amendments proposed by lawmakers. While speaking in the National Assembly, Shaza Fatima Khawaja briefed members on key changes linked to ongoing legal and regulatory reforms, particularly related to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority …
NA passes Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill, 2025
ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The National Assembly on Thursday passed The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The bill was presented in the House by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The House also incorporated amendments proposed by lawmakers.
While speaking in the National Assembly, Shaza Fatima Khawaja briefed members on key changes linked to ongoing legal and regulatory reforms, particularly related to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and right-of-way rules.
She said the amendments address long-standing administrative and operational issues within the PTA, including matters related to salaries and internal procedures.
She further said that changes regarding right-of-way charges, which were previously removed through a prime minister’s executive decision, are now being formally included in law to ensure legal clarity and continuity.
She added that the amendments also address key issues related to the Appellate Tribunal.
