Summary Shaza Fatima said the government had formally requested the Senate to return the Pakistan Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (PTRA) bill
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The government has withdrawn the Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026 from the Senate, with Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Talal Chaudhry moving the withdrawal motion on behalf of the IT minister.
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said the government had formally requested the Senate to return the Pakistan Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (PTRA) bill.
She said the government would introduce a new and comprehensive version of the legislation after incorporating all essential provisions and addressing key issues.
According to the minister, the bill was withdrawn as its 90-day legal period was nearing expiry. Had it remained pending, the legislation could have proceeded to a joint sitting of Parliament.
However, she said there was currently no certainty about when a joint session would be convened, prompting the government to seek withdrawal of the bill from the Senate.
Shaza Fatima said the decision was aimed at expediting the legislative process and avoiding unnecessary delays. She reiterated that a revised PTRA bill containing all necessary provisions would be presented before Parliament soon.
