Pakistan government has told phone companies not to share secret details about when they're asked to listen in on calls or messages by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and phone companies.
They made this decision to keep these operations private and secure.
The idea came from the IT & Telecom Division, and now the government has agreed.
In a recent meeting led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, they stressed the importance of keeping all this information confidential.
Pakistan government approved some rules that tell the national telecom regulator to make sure only the right people know about these secret operations. They want to make sure that no one who shouldn't know gets access to sensitive information.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will give new instructions to phone companies and service providers to make sure they follow these rules.
These new rules also give the PTA the power to handle requests to record calls or messages according to the law.
It's important to note that according to the Rules of Business, 1973, it's necessary to get these rules approved by the government.
In conclusion, these rules from the Islamabad High Court and supported by the government are a good step in protecting the privacy of citizens.
