Mobile internet services have started to gradually restore in Islamabad and Rawalpindi after a two-day suspension that followed the announcement of a protest march by a religious group earlier this week.
Mobile data connectivity has returned in several areas of the twin cities, while some localities continue to experience partial disruptions. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) suspended mobile internet services on the directives of the Ministry of Interior as a preventive measure to maintain public safety.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had approved the suspension to curb any potential unrest or misuse of digital platforms during the protest. Containers were placed at key entry and exit points of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while security forces were deployed to ensure law and order.
The restoration of mobile internet in Islamabad and Rawalpindi is being carried out in phases, depending on the evolving security situation. Officials said complete restoration will take place once the threat of unrest subsides and normalcy returns to the region.
The temporary suspension of mobile internet services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi had disrupted online communication and digital transactions for thousands of users, highlighting the impact of security-related connectivity restrictions on daily life.