This commission Is of the view that the requested information is of public importance as it involves information about the delivery of public service such as land-line telephone connection which is also essential for high-speed internet.
This commission holds that the delay or denial of internet connection dependent on land-line to be provided by the Respondent, PTCL as a public service is tantamount to infringing upon the constitutional right of access to information. This commission notes with concern that the Respondent, PTCL has not shared with the Appellant information which is adversely impacting his right of access to internet which is increasingly being recognized as a basic human right around the world.