The Islamabad High Court has struck down Hafeezur Rehman’s chairmanship of the PTA as illegal and ordered his removal. A senior PTA Chairman official will act chair until a lawfully appointed successor is selected.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that PTA Chairman Hafeezur Rehman’s appointment as Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is illegal, ordering his immediate removal from office. The Express Tribune
This decision followed a petition filed by digital rights activist Usama Khilji, represented by Advocate Asad Ladha, challenging the legality of Rehman’s appointment. The Express Tribune The detailed decision, covering 99 pages, found that his appointment did not comply with legal requirements. The Express Tribune
The court instructed authorities to appoint a senior PTA official to serve as Acting Chairman until a permanent and legally valid appointment is made. The Express Tribune Rehman had been promoted from Member (Administration) to Chairman in May 2023, a move he defended in his appeal, asserting that his role and functions have been in accordance with law and regulation. The Express Tribune
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