Whether PTCL is Statutory or not - Landmark Judgement

Citation Name : 2011 PLD 132 SUPREME-COURT Side Appellant : PAKISTAN TELECOMMUNICATION CO. LTD. through Chairman Side Opponent : IQBAL NASIR S. 6—Constitution of Pakistan, Arts. 185(3) & 199(5)— Leave to appeal was granted by Supreme Court to consider whether writ in the matter could not be issued to Pakistan Telecommunication corporation , Limited, as it was not performing functions in connection with affairs of Government and even if it was assumed to be performing such functions, still subject matter of judgment passed by High Court was not connected with affairs of Government; and whether rules framed by Pakistan Telecommunication corporation Limited were Statutory or not.