Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court has mandated that the federal government appoint a member finance to the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal by May 18, 2026. The court's directive follows repeated delays and objections from the government regarding the appointment process. If the appointment is not finalized by the next hearing, PM Shehbaz Sharif, along with the cabinet secretary and law secretary, must appear in court to provide explanations for the continued delays. The court has expressed frustration over the government's lack of progress in this matter.
POLITICSPublished 28 Apr 2026 • Published 20h ago
IHC Orders PM Shehbaz to Address Telecom Tribunal Appointment Delays
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The Islamabad High Court has ordered the federal government to appoint a member finance to the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal by May 18, 2026. Failure to comply will require PM Shehbaz Sharif and key officials to explain the delays in court.
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