Mobile and internet services in 13 districts and tehsils of Punjab, such as Lahore, Gujrat, Kasur, and Sheikhupura, are set to be suspended on Sunday as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order during the by-elections.
The Punjab Home Department has formally requested the Ministry of Interior to authorize the suspension of mobile phone and internet services on the day of the by-elections.
As per the formal letter, the suspension of mobile and internet services is deemed necessary in specific areas to prevent any potential untoward incidents and to ensure security during the electoral process in 13 districts and tehsils of Punjab.
The suspension of mobile and internet services will be implemented in Lahore, Sheikhupura, and Kasur districts. Furthermore, mobile internet services will also be suspended in Talagang, Kallar Kahar, and Gujrat to maintain law and order effectively.
Furthermore, mobile and internet services will be halted in Alipur Chattha, Zafarwal, and Bhakkar, with similar measures planned for Sadiqabad and Dera Ghazi Khan.
The Home Department has distributed copies of the letter requesting the suspension of services to the Punjab Chief Secretary, the Inspector General of Police, and the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for necessary action.
In addition to the Ministry of Interior, the department has also sent copies of the letter to the Commissioner, the Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), and other relevant officials to coordinate and execute the suspension effectively.
Polling for the by-elections in 21 constituencies is scheduled to take place on April 21. The Election Commission announced that campaigning for the by-polls ended at midnight on Friday.
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