13 FAO No. 42 of 2016. and it does not vest the power in the Federal Government to directly or indirectly suspend or cause suspension of the services and operations of a licensed telecommunication service provider. Last but not the least, if the above argument is accepted then section 54(3) would be rendered redundant. The harmonious interpretation would be that the power to suspend or cause suspension of the services, operations or functions of a licensed telecommunication provider in the context of 'National Security' is exclusively provided under sub section 3 of section 54 of the Act of 1996 and that it can only be invoked if there is a Proclamation of Emergency by the President of Pakistan pursuant to powers vested under Part X of the Constitution i.e. Articles 232 to 237 ibid. Causing the suspension otherwise may expose the Federal Government or the Authority to claims of compensation or damages by the licensees or the users of the mobile cellular services. 13. In the instant case, the appellant Company has impugned the orders/directives of the Authority regarding the blocking or suspension of mobile cellular services on the basis of mere apprehensions relating to avoiding an untoward incident. Such orders/directives were definitely in violation of the express provisions of the Act of 1996, particularly section 54(3) ibid.