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IT ministry clarifies proposed telecom law amendments do not mandate 'acquisition of private land'
The IT ministry clarified that proposed amendments to Pakistan's telecom laws do not mandate compulsory acquisition of private land for infrastructure. The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026, approved by the National Assembly, aims to streamline infrastructure deployment while safeguarding private property rights through Right of Way (ROW) provisions.
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