Right of Way (ROW)
Coverage of Right of Way (ROW) in the Nexus archive.
- IT minister stresses proposed telecom bill needed as existing laws insufficient for 5G, other modern tech
Pakistan's Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized the need for updated telecom laws to support 5G and modern technologies, as the 1996 framework is outdated. The proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill 2026, approved by the National Assembly, aims to expand digital infrastructure, address regulatory barriers, and increase high-speed internet access. The bill faces controversy over its language, with a special committee recommending revisions.
- 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.