ISLAMABAD: Authorities suspended cellular internet in Islamabad and Rawalpindi as Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) continued its march towards the federal capital on Friday.
The interior ministry’s announcement on Thursday stated, “The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control has accorded approval to suspend 3G/4G services in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, starting from 12am until further orders.”
According to the government, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) should coordinate “further necessary action” with the commissioners of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and IGP.
As the federal authorities stepped up measures to halt the TLP’s march towards the capital, the notification was sent out.
