Internet, broadband services to be blocked tonight
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- November 23, 2024
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Interior Ministry has decided to stop internet service in major cities of Punjab. Jaiga sources say that it includes Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan and other cities. Mobile phone singles will not be blocked, only internet and Wi-Fi will be blocked. Due to the protest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, the federal government has decided to stop the internet service. The decision will be made based on the situationInternet service will be suspended in many big cities from midnight today. According to sources, internet service will be suspended in Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and Gujranwala. Mobile phone services will remain operational for now, while internet and broadband services will remain suspended, apparently under tight security measures ahead of the November 24 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. The decision to suspend the mobile phone service will be taken after reviewing the ground situation.Home Ministry has ordered PTA to stop mobile and internet service from midnight. Tonight, PTA sources say that they have received a letter in this regard from the Ministry of Interior yesterday. Sources say that they are currently reviewing the situation according to which they may suspend mobile and internet services tomorrow. Mobile phone and internet services are likely to be suspended from midnight today.