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

PPP opposes PTA bill in Senate unless it undergoes thorough committee debate and includes their proposed changes, citing concerns over clauses allowing telecom companies to use public land without fee and unclear provisions on telco towers.

• PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman stated the party will not support any PTA bill in the Senate without thorough standing committee debate and inclusion of their proposed deletions.
• The Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 faces criticism for allowing telecom companies to use public land without fee and includes provisions on telco towers that some lawmakers question.
• 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 parliamentary scrutiny.