It cannot be admitted that the phone tapping is not in the knowledge of the state, Islamabad High Court

The government informed that no one was allowed to tap the phone, Islamabad High Court

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The Islamabad High Court has issued a written order to hear the case against AudioLeaks. Justice Babar Sattar issued a written order on the petitions of former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar's son and Bushra Bibi.


According to the order, the federal government informed the court that it has not allowed any agency to tap and record the phones of citizens. According to the government's response, a warrant can be obtained from a judge for phone tapping or surveillance of citizens.


The court inquired that the prime minister's office told that the phone tapping was allowed? Has anyone been authorized or obtained a warrant? The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister should submit a written report on the next hearing.


The court says that the prime minister's office was told that phone tapping was allowed? Has anyone been authorized or obtained a warrant? If any such action has been taken by the Federal Government, submit the details. The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister may take assistance from the heads of concerned ministries and sensitive institutions.


The Islamabad High Court has been informed by the federal government that no agency has been allowed to tap and record the phones of the citizens, but there is such a scope in the law. The court said that if someone is given permission, then submit a report about it.


The court extended the injunction to suspend the FIA ​​summons notices of Najamul Thaqib and Bushra Bibi till December 11.