LAHORE – The Punjab Home Department has asked the federal government to restrict mobile and internet services at specified locations in Rawalpindi and Attock from September 27, citing law-and-order concerns.
According to the department’s request to the federal Ministry of Interior, 2G, 3G and 4G mobile networks may be jammed at selected locations in Rawalpindi. The department has also sought the downgrading of mobile and internet services in specified areas of Attock.
The proposed restrictions cover several locations along important routes in and around Rawalpindi. These include Brahma Bahtar, Ganjoo, Ahata, Taxila City, Wah Sadar, Thallian and Chakri.
The Punjab Home Department said police requested the measures to maintain law and order. They also aim to protect lives and property.
The measures come as authorities prepare for increased security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Political activity is scheduled for September 27.
The Punjab government has also imposed Section 144 across the province until October 5. It has also sought additional security assistance in several districts.
However, the request from the Punjab Home Department does not by itself constitute a final telecom shutdown order. PTA officials previously said the authority would act only after receiving formal instructions from the competent federal authorities.
The proposed restrictions are therefore limited to the specified locations and should not be interpreted as a province-wide suspension of mobile or internet services.
The Punjab government has said that protecting the lives and property of citizens remains its top priority.
Key points:
- Punjab has requested restrictions on mobile and internet services at specified locations in Rawalpindi and Attock from September 27.
- The request includes 2G, 3G and 4G network jamming at selected locations in Rawalpindi.
- Areas along key routes, including Brahma Bahtar, Taxila City, Wah Sadar, Thallian and Chakri, are included in the request.
- The proposed measures have been sought on law-and-order and public safety grounds.
- The restrictions require action by the relevant federal authorities before they can be implemented.
