Mobile and internet services are expected to remain suspended in many areas of Pakistan, especially in Islamabad and Pakistan’s Punjab province, due to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled to happen on November 24. According to the media reports, the internet shutdown might affect some districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Islamabad.
According to the media reports, mobile internet services will be halted starting November 22 with firewalls being implemented to reduce internet speeds and disrupt access to social media apps. Authorities could shut down internet and mobile services in certain areas based on the evolving situation. Earlier, Section 144 was imposed in Rawalpindi due to reports of potential unrest ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. This decision was made during a district intelligence committee meeting chaired by Rawalpindi DC Hassan Waqar Cheem.
The notification said that public gatherings, rallies, and assemblies of more than four people have been prohibited in Rawalpindi due to reports of potential ‘unrest extremism,’ and ‘terrorism.’ It is important to note that imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests on November 24.
In a separate development, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) outlined conditions for holding talks to withdraw its call for the November 24 protest. According to the media reports, the PTI demanded immediate relief for party founder Imran Khan. “In return for this relief, the PTI is willing to cancel the protest,” they added. The party requested the government to dismiss all ‘fabricated’ charges against Imran Khan and ensure his immediate release. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur recently emphasized that negotiations regarding the upcoming protest.
According to the media reports, the PTI demanded immediate relief for party founder Imran Khan. “In return for this relief, the PTI is willing to cancel the protest,” they added. The party requested the government to dismiss all ‘fabricated’ charges against Imran Khan and ensure his immediate release. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur recently emphasized that negotiations regarding the upcoming protest scheduled for November 24 will only commence after the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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