When is the restoration of internet and mobile services expected in Pakistan?

On Wednesday, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja instructed the police chiefs and chief secretaries of all provinces to elevate security measures following terrorist attacks in Balochistan prior to the 2024 general elections. The election commissioner spoke on the phone with the top officials, Chief Secretaries, and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from all provinces. This happened after two consecutive explosions in Balochistan’s Pishin and Qila Saifullah, where at least 28 people lost their lives.

The head of the Election Commission in Pakistan, Sikandar Sultan Raja, said that they will bring back the internet and mobile services in the country when the authorities are sure there are no security problems. He made it clear that the Election Commission is not the one responsible for stopping the internet; it’s not their job. Raja questioned why the Election Commission would ask to restore the internet if there are security issues. He explained that the Election Commission has a good system for announcing election results. It’s important to know that earlier in the day, the Ministry of Interior decided to stop mobile phones and internet services across the country to make sure everything is safe during the elections. The interior ministry said they did this because recent attacks caused the loss of lives, and they need to take these security measures to handle potential threats and keep the elections safe.

Earlier today, the Ministry of Interior made the decision to stop mobile phones and internet services all over the country because they were worried about security problems. They did this to be extra careful and make sure everyone stays safe during the ongoing elections. In an official statement, Pakistan’s interior ministry explained that they stopped mobile services everywhere as a precaution to deal with possible threats and to keep a safe environment. The ministry stressed how important these security measures are, mentioning recent situations where people lost their lives in attacks. According to the statement, making sure everything is peaceful and in order is the main goal, and temporarily stopping mobile services is seen as necessary to handle and reduce any possible risks during this important time.

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