Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Balochistan Faces Internet Shutdown Amid Security Concerns
Imagine the internet suddenly stopped working on your phone and computer.
That's what happened in Balochistan, Pakistan, where the government turned off the internet for everyone.
This was because of possible security threats.
No one knows exactly what the threats are or when the internet will be back.
This is causing problems for students, workers, and anyone who uses the internet for work or fun.
The government has also told people not to gather in groups, making things even more difficult.
Mobile internet services in Balochistan, Pakistan, have been suspended.
The suspension was ordered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
The reason cited is security-related, but details are not provided.
Millions are affected, disrupting daily life, education, and businesses.
A ban on public gatherings is already in place under Section 144.
- Who
- Ordered by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
- What
- Mobile internet services were suspended.
- When
- The exact date of the suspension is not specified.
- Where
- Across Balochistan, Pakistan.
- Why
- Reportedly due to security-related reasons; details not provided.
- Affected Service
- Mobile Internet
- Location
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- Authority
- Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
- Reason
- Security-related (unspecified)
- Impact
- Disruption of daily life, education, business
- Other Restrictions
- Ban on public gatherings under Section 144