Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
According to reports, the Government of Pakistan has decided to suspend mobile phone services including the mobile Internet during the ‘Azadi March’. This was revealed by the leading broadcast journalist Shahzeb Khaanzada in his news show ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khaanzada Kay Saath’ on Geo News. The News also reported on various planned road-blocks and other measures that might adversely affect citizens’ mobility.
- Total Duration 1 day
Pakistan
- Population
- 247,504,495
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Not Free
Local impact
According to reports, the Government of Pakistan has decided to suspend mobile phone services including the mobile Internet during the ‘Azadi March’. This was revealed by the leading broadcast journalist Shahzeb Khaanzada in his news show ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khaanzada Kay Saath’ on Geo News. The News also reported on various planned road-blocks and other measures that might adversely affect citizens’ mobility.
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