The government has decided to suspend internet and mobile phone services in the Islamabad and partially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab starting from midnight today.
Internet and mobile phone services could be suspended in various districts of Islamabad, KP, and Punjab in wake of the protest announced by a polticial party on Nov 24.
According to media source, The federal government is considering a partial suspension of internet and mobile services in Islamabad and activating the new national firewall in response to a planned protest in the federal capital. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) may decide to activate the new firewall on mobile internet services starting November 22 (Friday). This firewall will further disrupt internet speeds and restrict citizens from downloading videos and audio on social media platforms.
Authorities have hinted that internet and mobile services could be disrupted at any time in select areas depending on the developing situation during the protest.
