islamabad: interim government in Pakistan Consider shutting down your internet connection voting day tentatively on Thursday only if requested by the district or state. Minister of the Interior Dr. Gohar Ejaz said on Tuesday. “So far, there have been no decisions regarding the suspension of internet services anywhere. The transitional government will only consider suspending internet connections if requested,” News International quoted him as saying. It was reported.
Ejaz addressed the press conference together with interim information minister Murtaza Solangi.
Ejaz’s announcement is significant because a day earlier, Solangi had ruled out the possibility of an internet shutdown on February 8.
“Local authorities have the power to decide to shut down the internet considering the law and order situation, but so far no such situation has been reported,” Solangi said on Monday.
Earlier on Sunday, Balochistan’s Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai announced that internet services at sensitive polling stations across the province would remain temporarily restricted on election day.
Talking about the law and order situation, Ejaz on Tuesday said the government was striving to conduct elections peacefully without loss of lives.
“The election atmosphere in Sindh is full of excitement and no political party seems to be at odds with the other,” the newspaper quoted Ejaz as saying, adding that during his visit, Balochistan He added that there was no apparent tension between the candidates.
The interior minister said the government provides three tiers of security: the police, the private army, and the military. “Special forces will be deployed in Balochistan to respond in the shortest possible time,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday upheld an injunction order directing authorities to provide uninterrupted internet services, including mobile internet services, across the country until the February 8 elections, Geo News reported.
On January 24, the SHC directed relevant authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to internet services for all citizens until the February 8 elections.
During the hearing of the case today, SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi expressed regret over the suspension of internet services and said, “If the internet is not even available, how can it be used elsewhere? ” he said. [judges]. ”
“He said the internet appears to be functioning properly after the election,” Geo News added.
The High Court adjourned the hearing until February 21 as Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) lawyer did not appear in court.
Independent candidate and rights activist Jibran Nasir had filed a petition with the SHC ahead of the general election, protesting the frequent suspension of internet services in the country.
Ejaz addressed the press conference together with interim information minister Murtaza Solangi.
Ejaz’s announcement is significant because a day earlier, Solangi had ruled out the possibility of an internet shutdown on February 8.
“Local authorities have the power to decide to shut down the internet considering the law and order situation, but so far no such situation has been reported,” Solangi said on Monday.
Earlier on Sunday, Balochistan’s Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai announced that internet services at sensitive polling stations across the province would remain temporarily restricted on election day.
Talking about the law and order situation, Ejaz on Tuesday said the government was striving to conduct elections peacefully without loss of lives.
“The election atmosphere in Sindh is full of excitement and no political party seems to be at odds with the other,” the newspaper quoted Ejaz as saying, adding that during his visit, Balochistan He added that there was no apparent tension between the candidates.
The interior minister said the government provides three tiers of security: the police, the private army, and the military. “Special forces will be deployed in Balochistan to respond in the shortest possible time,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday upheld an injunction order directing authorities to provide uninterrupted internet services, including mobile internet services, across the country until the February 8 elections, Geo News reported.
On January 24, the SHC directed relevant authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to internet services for all citizens until the February 8 elections.
During the hearing of the case today, SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi expressed regret over the suspension of internet services and said, “If the internet is not even available, how can it be used elsewhere? ” he said. [judges]. ”
“He said the internet appears to be functioning properly after the election,” Geo News added.
The High Court adjourned the hearing until February 21 as Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) lawyer did not appear in court.
Independent candidate and rights activist Jibran Nasir had filed a petition with the SHC ahead of the general election, protesting the frequent suspension of internet services in the country.
