PTI Protest Internet Suspension and Section 144 in Pakistan
According to sources, the suspension may affect some districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad.
Sources within the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have claimed that mobile internet services will be suspended from November 22, with firewalls activated to slow down internet speeds and impact social media apps.
The authorities may also block internet and mobile services in specific locations, depending on the situation, sources added.
In an earlier development, section 144 was enforced in Rawalpindi over reports of ‘unrest’ ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.
The decision was taken in a district intelligence committee meeting chaired by Rawalpindi DC Hassan Waqar Cheem.
Public gatherings, rallies, and gatherings of more than four people have been banned in Rawalpindi in the wake of ‘unrest’, ‘extremism’, and ‘terrorism’ reports, the notification read.
It is to be noted that incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan has given a call for countrywide protests on November 24.
PTI presents ‘conditions’ to withdraw Nov 24 protest call
In a separate development, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) presented ‘conditions’ to hold negotiations to withdraw its November 24 protest call.
The PTI demanded immediate relief for party founder Imran Khan, the sources said. “In exchange for relief to its founder, the PTI is ready to call off the protest,” they added.
The party asked the government to quash all ‘fabricated’ cases against Imran Khan and his immediate release.
“If legal proceedings delay his release, Imran Khan should be transferred to Peshawar Jail,” one of the conditions set by PTI read.
The party also demanded the immediate release of other leaders imprisoned in various jails.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur said that negotiations on the November 24 protest will only be commenced after the release of PTI founder Imran Khan.
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