Pakistan Suspends Mobile Internet in Quetta and Balochistan Over Security Concerns

The Pakistani authorities have once again suspended mobile phone internet services in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan, causing problems for people, local media reported. According to government officials, the decision to suspend internet services in Balochistan has been taken due to security concerns. Earlier in November, authorities suspended mobile phone internet services for three days in several districts of the province, including Quetta and Chaman, citing security concerns. The decision criticised students, business owners, journalists, and human rights organisations.