Observer Report Islamabad
The Islamabad High Court on Friday gave one-month deadline to the government committee for preparing a report on social media rules.
The IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the petition against the social media rules devised by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
Attorney General Khalid Javed Khan told the court that the prime minister constituted a committee to review the social media rules.
Justice Athar Minallah remarked that the court welcomed the steps taken by the federal government and set hopes for a report prepared by the committee in light of the objections and recommendations.
The judge questioned the attorney general whether he was assisting the government committee or not.
Khalid Javed replied that a lawyer was already included in the committee, whereas, AG Office was also ready to assist them if needed.
The attorney general said that a month was given to the committee to finalise its report.
The petitioner’s counsel argued that the court had earlier given a month to the federal government, however, no progress was made except the constitution of a committee on the last day of the deadline.
He also raised objections to the committee members and pleaded with the court to order the inclusion of stakeholders in the government committee.
Justice Athar Minallah remarked that the federal government has formed its own committee and those having objections to it could move to the court.
