Communication services across Pakistan are hit by significant disruptions as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gears up for its much-anticipated “do-or-die” protest in Islamabad. Major cities like Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi have reported interruptions in mobile internet and other services, causing inconvenience for residents and businesses alike.
These outages are part of the government’s intensified security measures to manage the situation surrounding the protest. Mobile data services have been suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, Peshawar has experienced partial internet disruptions, though mobile phone networks remain unaffected.
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Source: The News International
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