The Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom on Wednesday accused SpaceX CEO Elon Musk of adopting an anti-Pakistan stance over his recent comments on Starlink’s availability in the country.
Committee members accused Musk of siding with India against Pakistan to push a false narrative against the country. One senator proposed tying Starlink’s entry to Musk issuing a public apology.
Secretary IT noted that Musk’s problematic comments were misleading and there has been no direct linkup between the two sides for bringing Starlink to Pakistan.
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman clarified that Starlink Internet cannot receive a license until the government grants security clearance. He informed the committee that Starlink will only come to Pakistan when its operations adhere to government policies and ensure traffic routes through designated gateways.
He also assured that Starlink has committed to not bypass Pakistan’s internet system.
The PTA Chairman said a dedicated Space Regulatory Authority has been set up to oversee satellite internet and other low Earth orbit (LEO) services. The Standing Committee requested a detailed briefing from the Space Regulatory Authority in the next meeting to address Starlink’s licensing and other space policy concerns.
One lawmaker questioned Starlink’s registry mechanism and the status of pending security clearances. She also criticized the IT Ministry for delegating its responsibilities, including the PECA law, to the Interior Ministry.
Agreed, Starlink should not be allowed in Pakistan till the time Musk submit apology. If he is underestimating Pakistan, then Starlink should not be allowed.
Agent spotted.
Right, who needs the internet? Let’s take care of our ego first. And all these who are demanding an apology should first call their kids back home from the NA as well.
You are using better internet then starlink .
Musk is guilty of lying to Security and exchange commission of USA
Musk has lied to NASA
Musk even lied about his having accolades. When caught he temporarily banned everyone who caught him
It seems Elon was involved in the 9th May anti-establishment protests, if he wants to do business in Pakistan he has to apologize and de-attachment with PTI. You can check the mentality of our prestigious and beloved Pak A***.
Finally someone listened
Musk is known to be anti pakistani
I Personally, Strongly Condemn Pakistan Tele Communication Authority of Processing Starlink in Pakistan, this could be the worst for all of us and it’s Prevention’s should be pay by Pakistan Communication Authority. We need to Processing our’s Communication throughout the country.
Yeah yeah till the time we can’t find a way to sensor satellite internet we should confuse people with our stupidity…