Sindh

Cell phone services in Sindh to be suspended for Eid Miladun Nabi

The services will be blocked from 7am to 5pm in Quetta.

Web Desk January 13, 2014

Security concerns prompt cell phone blackout tomorrow. PHOTO: AFP/File

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to suspend cellular services in different parts of the province on Tuesday to boost security for Eid Miladun Nabi, Express News reported.

Services will be suspended in Karachi from 7 am to 10 pm.

In 13 other districts of Sindh, the services will be blocked from 7am to 9pm.

Services will also be suspended in Quetta from 7am to 5pm.

The measures are a part of heightened security measures put in place for Eid Miladun Nabi which include deployment of extra personnel of law enforcing agencies in sensitive areas.

Last week, the government had announced a ban on pillion riding for five days to boost security ahead of Eid Miladun Nabi

Cell phone services had also been suspended on December 24, 2013 for Chehlum.

COMMENTS (6)

asif | 10 years ago | Reply

@sajid, it is funny that they never arrest or punish any extremists!

bilal | 10 years ago | Reply

@sajid, it is funny that they never arrest or punish any extremists!

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Sajid | 10 years ago | Reply And, why can't security measures not be appreciated? Should we be left at the mercy of perpetrators of violence?

Syed | 10 years ago | Reply Our Govts likes to put band aids but don't want to do the surgery.

Sajid | 10 years ago | Reply @bilal: ''the government knows exactly what group the threat is coming from!" More than one group is involved in violence. However, regardless, whosoever is the threat, in the interest the safety and security of the general public, at least, the government is trying to protect its citizens. So, appreciate that. Peace.

bilal | 10 years ago | Reply Absolutely pathetic! What good is a country when every single religious festival is unsafe? And to top it off, the government knows exactly what group the threat is coming from!

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