Sherry says PPP will not support any IT bill in Senate sans 'thorough' standing committee debate (opens original article in a new tab)

PPP opposes IT bill in Senate unless thoroughly debated and amended, citing concerns over clauses allowing telecom companies to use public land without fee and lack of proper discussion.

• PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman stated the party would not support any IT bill in the Senate without thorough debate in the standing committee and inclusion of their proposed deletions.
• The Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 faces criticism for allowing telecom companies to use public land without a fee and includes provisions for telecom towers in a law focused on fibre infrastructure.
• The bill was referred to the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication but was deferred, with concerns about draconian clauses and lack of proper discussion.