14 FAO No. 42 of 2016. 14. appeal For what has been discussed above, the instant and the connected petitions are allowed. Consequently, the actions, orders and directives issued by the Federal Government or the Authority, as the case may be, which are inconsistent with the provisions of section 54(3) are declared as illegal, ultra vires and without lawful authority and jurisdiction. The Federal Government or the Authority are, therefore, not vested with the power and jurisdiction to suspend or cause the suspension of mobile cellular services or operations on the ground of national security except as provided under section 54(3). (ATHAR MINALLAH) JUDGE Announced in open Court on 26th February, 2018. JUDGE Approved for reporting. Tanveer Ahmed. Uploaded By: Zulqarnain Shah