Balochistan: Balochistan province restricts internet services at sensitive polling stations ahead of February 8 elections as a surge in terrorist attacks raises security concerns, a Pakistan-based newspaper reported decided to do so. news international
Interim Information Minister Jan Achakzai declared the decision due to the potential threat of terrorist activities during the voting process.
When you go to X, Jan Akzea He said there is a risk that terrorists will use social media platforms as a means of communication for their evil plans.
“Ensuring the safety and security of the public is of paramount importance as terrorists may misuse social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and other similar channels for communication purposes,” he said in a post on X. said.
He further said that internet access would be restricted in the run-up to the elections in areas including Turbat, Mach and Chaman, areas where recent terrorist attacks occurred in the state.
According to News International, the move is aimed at protecting the public and comes amid a difficult security situation, with an escalation in attacks, particularly targeting political parties and their election rallies.
However, intermittent network outages pose challenges for independent candidates such as lawyers. Gibran Nasir People in Karachi rely heavily on social media due to budget constraints.
According to News International, Gibran Nasir expressed concern about the government’s actions, deeming the government shutdown a “dangerous precedent” and a violation of constitutional rights, especially freedom of expression.
With less than a week until Election Day, security measures are being strengthened across the country to ensure a favorable environment for the election process.
Despite the security measures, the election commission chairman Sikandar Sultan Mr. Raja ruled out any possibility of disruption to communications and internet services and assured the public that voting day would be uninterrupted.
However, the situation is different in Sindh. Ahmed Shah said it has not yet made a decision regarding the suspension of internet and communications services on February 8.
Interim Information Minister Jan Achakzai declared the decision due to the potential threat of terrorist activities during the voting process.
When you go to X, Jan Akzea He said there is a risk that terrorists will use social media platforms as a means of communication for their evil plans.
“Ensuring the safety and security of the public is of paramount importance as terrorists may misuse social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and other similar channels for communication purposes,” he said in a post on X. said.
He further said that internet access would be restricted in the run-up to the elections in areas including Turbat, Mach and Chaman, areas where recent terrorist attacks occurred in the state.
According to News International, the move is aimed at protecting the public and comes amid a difficult security situation, with an escalation in attacks, particularly targeting political parties and their election rallies.
However, intermittent network outages pose challenges for independent candidates such as lawyers. Gibran Nasir People in Karachi rely heavily on social media due to budget constraints.
According to News International, Gibran Nasir expressed concern about the government’s actions, deeming the government shutdown a “dangerous precedent” and a violation of constitutional rights, especially freedom of expression.
With less than a week until Election Day, security measures are being strengthened across the country to ensure a favorable environment for the election process.
Despite the security measures, the election commission chairman Sikandar Sultan Mr. Raja ruled out any possibility of disruption to communications and internet services and assured the public that voting day would be uninterrupted.
However, the situation is different in Sindh. Ahmed Shah said it has not yet made a decision regarding the suspension of internet and communications services on February 8.
