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Govt withdraws controversial telecom bill, to bring new draft of proposed legislation

Published

28 August 2026

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regulatory

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Telecom & Connectivity

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Pakistan

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The government has withdrawn a controversial telecom bill that granted telecom operators broad rights to install infrastructure on public and private land, citing objections in the Senate, and plans to present a new draft of the legislation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Pakistan's telecom infrastructure rules are set for revision, creating uncertainty but also opportunity to influence the new bill. You should engage with policymakers or operators now to shape or anticipate the evolving regulatory environment.

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1 source · 28 Aug 2026

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