Mobile internet services in Quetta suspended again, a day after brief restoration, following an earlier shutdown on April 2.

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Summary of Case

On April 6, Mobile internet services in Quetta were suspended once again, a day after being briefly restored, following an earlier shutdown on April 2. The interruption has impacted residents including students, businesses, and professionals who depend on mobile connectivity. The disruption comes amid ongoing protests led by Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Akhtar Mengal against the arrest of Mahrang Baloch. According to Samaa TV, the government has attributed the suspensions to security threats. Services were initially suspended on April 2 and were restored on April 5. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rashid confirmed the restoration of services after the earlier suspension, adding that mobile and internet services had been suspended due to security concerns.

Category of Incident

Censorship

ICCS Status

ICCS Divisions: 08031- Acts against freedom of expression

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ICCS Class: -

ICCS Crime: Unlawful censorship

Reported By

Samaa News

Date of incident

6

Month

April

Year

2025

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Action by

Balochistan government

City

Quetta

Province

Balochistan

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