Cellular services to shut down on account of Chehlum: PTA

Cellular services will cease in 31 cities throughout the country: PTA.

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Monday that mobile networks will be shut down on account of Hazrat Imam Hussain's (RA) Chehlum on December 24, Express News reported.

Mobile networks are reported to go down starting 8am on Tuesday, December 24.

Cellular services will be ceased in 31 cities throughout the country, PTA said in a statement.

Security

Security forces will be put on high alert across Pakistan on that day, with army units deployed in parts of Sindh particularly Karachi.

The deployment came after the Sindh government requested for army’s assistance. Around 4,000 to 5,000 army personnel will be deployed in the province as a part of the security plan.

Police and Rangers will primarily be responsible for the security while army will be on standby to handle emergency situation.