The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the immediate removal of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman ruling that his appointment was not made in accordance with the law.
Justice Babar Sattar announced the decision while issuing a reserved judgment spanning 99 pages.
The court accepted a petition challenging the PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman appointment, observing that the selection process was flawed and did not meet legal requirements.
In its ruling, the IHC declared the appointment “not legally valid” and directed that the chairman be removed from office without delay.
To ensure continuity, the court further directed that a senior member of the PTA be appointed as the acting chairman until a permanent appointment is made through proper legal procedures.
