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On eve of nationwide protests, PTI accuses govt of planning internet shutdown – ThePrint –
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On eve of nationwide protests, PTI accuses govt of planning internet shutdown – ThePrint –

Islamabad (Pakistan), November 23 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), founded by incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has called a grand march tomorrow to demand ‘restoration of democracy’ and respect human rights in the country. country.

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Claiming that the regime plans to completely shut down the internet, the party founded by Imran Khan asked Tesla and Starlink CEO Elon Musk to help the world see Pakistan’s real story.

https://x.com/PTIofficial/status/1860089198872789228

In an article on X, PTI said: “Hey Elon @elonmusk! Millions of Pakistanis are demonstrating in their country this Sunday, November 24, for the restoration of democracy, the protection of the constitution and respect for human rights. The world needs to see and hear their remarkable story! »

“The illegitimate and authoritarian regime has not only shut down @X since February 2024, kidnapped and tortured social media activists and their family members, but is now planning to shut down the internet completely. Pakistan needs Starlink! » adds the press release.

Mobile and Internet services are expected to remain suspended in several regions of Pakistan, including Islamabad. The internet shutdown may affect some districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Islamabad, ARY News reported.

He reported, citing sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), that mobile internet services will be disrupted from November 22, with firewalls being put in place to reduce internet speeds and disrupt access to social media applications.

The sources also said authorities may shut down internet and mobile services in certain areas depending on how the situation develops.

Earlier, Section 144 was imposed in Rawalpindi due to reports of potential unrest ahead of a protest in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The decision was taken at a meeting of the district intelligence committee chaired by Rawalpindi DC Hassan Waqar Cheem.

The notification said public gatherings, rallies and assemblies of more than four people have been banned in Rawalpindi due to reports of potential “unrest”, “extremism” and “terrorism”. The decision follows Imran Khan’s call for nationwide protests on November 24. (ANI)

This report is automatically generated from the ANI news service. ThePrint assumes no responsibility for its content.