The Balochistan government on Wednesday suspended mobile internet services in all 36 districts of the province from November 10-16, while travel along the Loralai section of National Highway N-70 has been suspended for all transport services until November 14.<\/p>\n
The provincial home department stated a security alert had been issued and that these services would remain suspended due to the prevailing situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Internet service will remain suspended in the rural areas of the entire province,\u201d officials said, adding that Quetta district will remain exempt from this restriction.<\/p>\n
However, people were complaining that many parts of Quetta were not receiving signals, and people faced difficulties accessing internet services.<\/p>\n
The provincial government also temporarily suspended the movement of all transport services, including taxis and private vehicles, on the Loralai section of National Highway N-70 until November 14, 2025, citing security concerns and law and order considerations.<\/p>\n
However, the ban will not apply to local or intra-city traffic, allowing residents to travel for daily needs within their areas.<\/p>\n
The home department has instructed all district administrations, police and relevant authorities to ensure the immediate implementation of the decision and make alternative arrangements for the public\u2019s convenience.<\/p>\n
Citizens were advised to verify the official travel advisory before planning any journey on the Loralai route to avoid inconvenience.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, all educational institutions remained closed in the Cantonment area of Quetta on Wednesday, with officials stating that schools and colleges in the area will remain closed from November 12-16 due to security concerns. However, some government schools in Quetta remained open.<\/p>\n
Internet services were also suspended in Quetta for 24 hours on October 31, due to security concerns.<\/p>\n
In recent months, the security situation in Balochistan has worsened, as militants, long involved in a low-level insurgency, have stepped up the frequency and intensity of their attacks.<\/p>\n
According to a report published in January, Pakistan was leading the world in terms of financial losses suffered as a result of outages and shutdowns of internet and social media apps last year.<\/p>\n
Pakistan topped the charts with a cumulative financial impact of $1.62 billion. This was higher than the cost in countries like Sudan and Myanmar, which are ravaged by civil wars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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