Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Balochistan: Security Measures Disrupt Travel and Communication
In Balochistan, Pakistan, the government has put in place many restrictions.
They stopped public transport at night and shut down mobile internet.
Trains from Quetta are not running, and some cities are closed off.
This is making it hard for people to travel and use the internet.
It is also hurting those who depend on it for their work and access to essential services.
Authorities imposed a statewide ban on public transportation from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Mobile internet services (3G and 4G) were suspended across Balochistan's 36 districts.
Inter-provincial train operations from Quetta have been halted since August 11th.
Entry and exit points to major cities, like Gwadar, have been sealed.
These measures have caused hardship, stranding travelers and disrupting essential services.
- Who
- Pakistani authorities.
- What
- Restrictions on transport, internet, and city access imposed by authorities.
- When
- Restrictions started on various dates in August, ongoing.
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan, including cities like Quetta and Gwadar.
- Why
- Security measures and National Day celebrations.
Pakistani Authorities
Balochistan Residents and Human Rights Advocates
Impact of Restrictions
Pakistani Authorities
Restrictions are necessary for security.
Balochistan Residents and Human Rights Advocates
Restrictions are causing hardship for the public.
- Transport Ban Time
- 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Internet Service Affected
- 3G and 4G mobile internet
- Internet Suspension Duration
- Expected until August 31
- Train Service Halt
- Since August 11, expected until August 14
- Airline Ticket Increase
- Tickets to Islamabad have increased to over 50,000 rupees
