As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares for a major protest in Islamabad on November 24, the government has announced plans to partially suspend internet and mobile services from November 23. The suspension aims to manage potential disruptions during the protest.
Internet and Mobile Services Disruption Details
Sources from the Ministry of Interior confirmed that internet and mobile services could be suspended in selected areas of Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab.
- A firewall will be activated on mobile internet services starting November 22, causing a significant slowdown.
- Social media apps may face restrictions on video and audio downloads.
- The suspension will be imposed in specific areas as required based on the situation.
Imran Khan’s Final Call for Protest
PTI founder Imran Khan has issued a final call for protest on November 24, as stated by his sister Aleema Khan on November 13.
- She emphasized that the protest would continue until their demands are met.
- Aleema Khan urged the nation to decide its future, asking whether it prefers freedom or suppression.
Preparations for the Protest
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur confirmed that protest preparations are complete.
- He assured supporters, “This time, there will be no retreat. We will not stop until all demands are fulfilled.”
- Earlier, Barrister Saif from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa highlighted the final call’s significance, claiming it would be a turning point for the government.
Ali Amin Gandapur, while addressing a rally in Swabi on November 9, stated that PTI supporters are ready to fight for Imran Khan’s release. “This time, we will not rest until our leader is freed,” he declared.
Role of Bushra Bibi in Protest Organization
Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, is also playing a key role in organizing the protest.
- Sources revealed she has been actively involved in meetings at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar.
- She instructed provincial assembly members to mobilize 5,000 supporters each and national assembly members to gather 10,000 supporters.
Key Locations for Internet Suspension
The exact locations where internet and mobile services will be suspended have not been disclosed. However, disruptions are expected in areas crucial to the protest.
What’s Next?
With the PTI protest scheduled for November 24, the country braces for potential disruptions. The partial suspension of internet and mobile services reflects the government’s measures to maintain control during the protest.
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