Internet suspended
FOE Link or motive by PPF
ConfirmedCase Update Status
Internet services resumed on 18-Apr-21
Summary of Case
"On 11 April, 2021, the internet suspended in most parts of the provincial capital, causing inconvenience to thousands of people.
Though no reason was mentioned officially, the Internet remained suspended for fifth consecutive day in Peshawar and adjoining areas. Thousands of people who are connected to their offices and other circles remained disconnected for fifth day as Internet was not working on any cellular network.
Only those who had access to WiFi could connect to their social media accounts, emails and other forums. It was learnt the authorities had suspended the Internet signals apparently during action against the workers of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. However, no major protest of the TLP was held in Peshawar in the last few days.
The internet services resumed on Apr 18, 21."
Category of Incident
Censorship
ICCS Status
ICCS Divisions: 0803-Acts related to freedom of expression or control of expression
ICCS Group: 08031-Acts against freedom of expression
ICCS Class: "N/A"
ICCS Crime: "Acts against freedom of expression"
Reported By
The News
Date of incident
16
Month
April
Year
2021
Name of affected person
No person Affected
Other affected persons
No other person affected
Name of affected organization
Social media Platforms
Other affected organizations
No other organization affected
Action by
Pakistan telecommunication Authority (PTA)
City
Peshawar
Province
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Designation
Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Professional category
Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Age of victim
Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Marital Status
N/ACompensation Details
Amount of compensation announced by government: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Date of compensation announcement by government: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Date of compensation paid by government: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Amount of compensation announced by others: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Date of compensation announced by others: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Date compensation paid by others: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
FIR Details
Was FIR registered ?: No
Court Details
Was case investigated ?: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Court where case was presented: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Name of prosecuting lawyer: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Date of first court hearing:
Date of last court hearing:
Status of court case: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Journalist Union Status
PFUJ
Not Applicable as internet was banned.
APNS
CPNE
PBA
N/A
Media Source Status
Media reports:
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/821639-internet-suspended-in-peshawar-for-fifth-dayCondemn Status
Colleague of victim
Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Employer organization
Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Press Club Status
Press club 1: Not Applicable as internet was banned.
Press club 2:
Press club 3: