ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has assured the public that no telecom tower will be installed on any private property without the consent of the owner.
The minister issued the clarification while responding to concerns and objections raised over the Pakistan Telecommunication Amendment Bill.
He said the proposed legislation was not controversial and that some misunderstandings had emerged regarding certain clauses of the bill.
According to Tarar, a number of objections were raised during discussions in the Senate Standing Committee reviewing the proposed amendments.
He stated that consultations with lawmakers and stakeholders were continuing to address those concerns and improve the draft legislation.
The law minister emphasized that raising objections and expressing reservations was a normal part of the democratic and legislative process.
He said every concern put forward by committee members would be considered carefully and resolved through consultation.
Tarar explained that a few clauses in the bill had created confusion due to a lack of clarity in the wording.
He said discussions had already taken place regarding those provisions and additional explanations would now be included in the legislation.
The minister added that the government wanted to ensure complete transparency and remove all ambiguities before the bill moved forward.
He assured citizens that the rights of property owners would remain fully protected under the proposed law.
Tarar categorically stated that no private land, building or property would be used for the installation of telecom infrastructure without the explicit approval of the owner.
He further said telecom companies would not be permitted to carry out any activity on private property without prior consent.
The law minister reiterated that the government had no intention of undermining private ownership rights or granting unchecked powers to telecom operators.
He expressed confidence that the concerns surrounding the bill would soon be resolved and that a clearer version of the legislation would address public apprehensions.
The proposed amendments have sparked debate in political and public circles, with some lawmakers seeking stronger safeguards for private property rights and greater clarity regarding the powers of telecom companies.
The government, however, maintains that the bill is aimed at improving the telecommunications framework while protecting the constitutional rights of citizens.
