Islamabad: A woman member of the National Assembly has raised serious concerns over the alleged use of a drone to film the private residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad, demanding a formal inquiry into the matter.<\/p>\n
In a motion submitted to the National Assembly, MNA Aliya Kamran questioned who operated the drone, who authorised its flight and why footage of a private residence was later circulated on social media.<\/p>\n
She maintained that the issue was not merely political but involved public importance, constitutional rights, privacy and the security of elected representatives and their families.<\/p>\n
Aliya Kamran said a family home was a private space where citizens had the right to live with dignity and safety. She warned that recording rooftops, courtyards and other private areas through drones without lawful permission could expose family members, especially women and children, to unwanted attention and possible security threats.<\/p>\n
The MNA asked whether drone filming of a private residence without lawful justification amounted to a violation of citizens\u2019 constitutional rights, as well as the privilege and security of public representatives.<\/p>\n
In her motion, she referred to Article 14 of the Constitution, which protects human dignity and privacy; Article 4, which guarantees treatment in accordance with law; Article 9, which protects life and liberty; and Article 35, which calls for the protection of family, mothers and children.<\/p>\n
She also cited Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which protects individuals against unlawful interference in their privacy, families and homes.<\/p>\n
The motion further raised questions about the Pakistan Civil Aviation Act, 2023, and the regulatory framework governing drone flights and monitoring.<\/p>\n
Aliya Kamran urged the National Assembly Speaker to refer the matter to the relevant Privileges Committee for examination. She also sought reports from the Ministry of Interior, Islamabad Administration, Islamabad Police and relevant civil aviation authorities to establish the facts.<\/p>\n
She specifically demanded the identification of the drone owner and operator, details of any flight permission, the purpose of the operation, and information about the recording and publication of the footage.<\/p>\n
The MNA called for legal action against those found responsible and demanded clear rules to stop unauthorised drone surveillance of private homes, particularly areas where women and children may be present.<\/p>\n
She also sought steps to prevent further circulation of unauthorised footage and to protect the privacy and security of the affected family.<\/p>\n
Aliya Kamran warned that if the alleged filming of a political leader\u2019s home was ignored, ordinary citizens could face the same situation in future. The motion said a person\u2019s political position, party or views should not reduce the protection available to their family.<\/p>\n
In a separate privilege matter, the MNA also raised concerns about the conduct of YouTubers, vloggers and digital content creators around Parliament House.<\/p>\n
She alleged that several individuals claiming to be digital journalists or online commentators were recording members of Parliament without proper accreditation or permission from the National Assembly Secretariat.<\/p>\n
According to the motion, some of these individuals follow lawmakers near Parliament\u2019s entry and exit points, record their movements and repeatedly question them without prior consent, disrupting their routine work.<\/p>\n
Aliya Kamran said the situation was particularly difficult for women parliamentarians, who allegedly face unwanted gatherings, unauthorised filming and constant attention while entering or leaving Parliament House.<\/p>\n
She also accused some digital platforms of editing speeches, interviews and statements into separate clips and combining them with remarks made on other occasions.<\/p>\n
The MNA said such editing and misleading headlines could create a wrong impression about what parliamentarians had actually said, harm their personal and political reputation and create misunderstandings about their positions and party leadership.<\/p>\n
The motion noted that the National Assembly Secretariat had earlier issued instructions regarding video recording, but said stronger measures were required to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n
Aliya Kamran referred to Article 14 of the Constitution concerning dignity and privacy, Article 19 regarding freedom of speech and the press, and Article 66, which protects parliamentary freedom of speech and privilege.<\/p>\n
She said press freedom must be respected, but it should not be used to harass lawmakers, obstruct their movement or record them without proper permission.<\/p>\n
The MNA demanded that the Speaker refer the matter to the Privileges Committee and direct the National Assembly Secretariat to frame clear rules for media access, accreditation, recording and interviews inside Parliament House.<\/p>\n
The motion called for designated areas where media representatives, YouTubers and digital content creators may record interviews with lawmakers who voluntarily agree to speak.<\/p>\n
It also demanded improved security arrangements to prevent unauthorised recording, unwanted gatherings and harassment, with special attention to safe and respectful entry and exit arrangements for women parliamentarians.<\/p>\n
Aliya Kamran sought a proper mechanism to examine complaints about misleading editing and publication of parliamentary speeches and statements, with action under relevant laws where violations are established.<\/p>\n
She also demanded a report on the implementation of previous recording instructions, media accreditation, reported violations and the responsibility of officials assigned to enforce the rules.<\/p>\n
The motion stressed that the same rules must apply equally to government and opposition lawmakers.<\/p>\n
It also referred to parliamentary practices in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, where media access, accreditation, designated recording areas and codes of conduct are used to balance press freedom with the dignity and privacy of elected representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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