PPP Senator Sherry Rehman Slams Controversial Telecom Bill

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Updated: 3:56 AM PKT — June 23, 2026

As the controversy over the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 continues, discussions on electoral reforms are also reportedly taking place within parliament.

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The Pakistan Peoples Party will not support the passage of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Senate without significant changes, according to PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman. She stated the party would insist on a thorough review in the standing committee and the deletion of “draconian clauses.”

Ms. Rehman specifically identified Clause 27-A, related to the acquisition of private land for telecom infrastructure, as a key point of contention. She clarified that while the PPP supports expanding fibre optic networks, it cannot approve the bill in its current form due to issues with right-of-way, penalties, and redressal mechanisms.

Updated: 8:28 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

The ongoing debate surrounding the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 has expanded, with questions now being raised over the government’s competence and intentions in proposing the legislation, according to reports on June 22.

Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman has spoken out against the controversial Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026. She stated that there would be “no compromise on personal property rights,” a key point of contention in the proposed legislation.

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