Tech Desk
Aug 26, 2024
Mobile phone services will remain suspended in all major cities of Sindh on Monday (August 26) for security reasons on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
“It is to inform to the general public that on the directions of Ministry of Interior Government of Pakistan voice and data service will remain suspended in Karachi and interior Sindh including Khairpur, Hyderabad Larkana, Sukkur and Shikarpur on 26 August, 2024 with immediate effect,” the notification issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) read.
The notification mentioned that this decision has been taken to maintain law and order situation during Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
Two days ago, the provincial government also announced a holiday for all public and private schools across the province because of the Chehlum of Karbala martyrs.
Meantime, a ban on pillion riding has also been imposed across the province, including Karachi, as part of security measures to avoid any untoward incident on the occasion.
Rawalpindi's local administration earlier today announced a public holiday in the city today on account of Chehlum.
It should be noted that mobile phone services will also remain suspended in 10 districts of Punjab.
