The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Wednesday that Pakistan will face internet suspension for an indefinite period.
Internet services across the country will be suspended due to ongoing protests by PTI supporters against Imran Khan’s arrest.
The authority stated in a statement that the decision to suspend mobile broadband services was made in accordance with Ministry of Interior directives.
The majority of users in Pakistan are also unable to access Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media apps, which are all down due to widespread protests across the country.
As Pakistan will face internet suspension for an indefinite period, a PTA spokesperson declined to confirm reports of curbs on social media applications.
In a statement, Amnesty International, a human rights organization, urged the PTA and the Interior Ministry to immediately restore mobile internet services in Pakistan.
“Amid concerns about escalating clashes between Imran Khan’s supporters and the police, Amnesty International is alarmed by reports that Pakistani authorities have suspended mobile internet and access to Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube,” the human rights group tweeted.
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is the telecommunication regulator of Pakistan, responsible for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of telecommunication systems and the provision of telecommunication services in Pakistan. Headquartered in Islamabad, PTA also has regional offices located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Muzaffarabad, etc.
