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PTA declares internet shutdown in Punjab, Balochistan amid By-Elections

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has declared that mobile services will undergo a temporary shutdown in select districts of Punjab and Balochistan on April 21st and 22nd, coinciding with the upcoming by-elections. This directive, issued by the Ministry of Interior, aims to safeguard the integrity and security of the electoral process. Given that effective communication … Read more

Internet and Mobile Services Might be Halted in Parts of Pakistan

Internet and Mobile Services Might be Halted in Parts of Pakistan

The government plans to suspend mobile phone services in multiple cities for by-elections in 2024. Internet and mobile services are expected to be halted in major cities during the by-elections. Section 144 has been enforced in districts where the by-elections will occur. The Pakistani government is preparing to halt mobile phone services in more than … Read more