A proposed telecommunications bill has been stalled in Pakistan’s Senate after lawmakers objected to provisions they say could undermine constitutional property rights by giving telecom operators broad powers to access private land, a Pakistani lawmaker said on Friday. Among the most contentious provisions of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is a clause under […]
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Maryam Nawaz launches ordinance to end land grabbing in Punjab
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced decisive measures against land grabbing, declaring that “no one will now snatch anyone’s land in Punjab,” as the state will protect every citizen’s property rights like a mother safeguards her children. Chairing a high-level meeting, Maryam Nawaz approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance […]