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Pakistan’s internet shutdowns face legal uncertainty, PTA calls for ministry guidance

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Islamabad [Pakistan], January 2 (ANI): The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acknowledged that restricting internet access falls into a ‘legal grey area’ and urged the ministries of law and interior to provide clarification on its legality. During a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology on Wednesday, retired Maj-Gen Hafeezur Rehman stated that internet shutdowns have been occurring since 2016, and it is only recently that their legality has been questioned, Dawn reported. He further mentioned that the ministries of law and interior nee…

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