Mobile Phone Service Suspended in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

We are getting reports that mobile phone services in Rawalpindi and some parts of Islamabad are disrupted due to Defense Day preparations.

Multiple reports are emerging that services — for all operators — are down in almost entire of Rawalpindi and parts of Islamabad.

Official sources confirmed us that services are closed in parts of Rawalpindi on directions of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.

Mobile phone services with-in 10 KM radius of GHQ to remain offline for now, that will include some parts of Islamabad as well.

Sources said that services went down on September 5th, 2016 at 1600 hours, however, directive didn’t communicate any ETA on when to reinstate the services.

In a separate activity, Mobilink’s network in Karachi is facing down times due to a cable cut, we have checked. Mobilink said that its engineers are working to get the service back at earliest.

Aamir Attaa

Tech reporter with over 10 years of experience, founder of ProPakistani.PK

Asim Ajmal

Mobilink is not working in F-11 Islamabad since 1600 hrs.
- Mu
  
  same as Ufone
Aamir Ijaz

Islamabad Mein Bhi Band Hain.
Khurram ShahzAd

I have tried to highlight 10KM radius area on map, here it is.
Arsalan Zafar

I am out of country. Have an emergency back there desperately calling back and got different replies for different operators;
Ufone; Busy and sometimes switched off.
Mobilink: busy

Can anybody please confirm about I-8/4? will really appreciate your help here.
- Arsalan Zafar
  
  Also data services are not working either as cant approch any body on whatsap, fb messeagner or viber
  - Aamir Ijaz
    
    I-9 Me Band Hai.
  - Aamir Ijaz
    
    Wifi Tou Thek Kam Kar Rha.
    - Arsalan Zafar
      
      Thanks, Aamir,
      what about mobile data? and which ISP you are using?
      - Aamir Ijaz
        
        I Think Mobile Data Bhi Band Hoga Jb Signal Nahi Tou Wo Ksy Kam Kary Ga. I am using PTCL DSL. Don’t You Have Landline Number?
        
        Arsalan Zafar
        
        Haven’t tried that but let me check. Thanks again my friend.
        
        Aamir Ijaz
        
        You’re welcome! Try it, that is working fine.
      - Guest
        
        Only Landline/Broadband is working, therefore if you have PTCL Broadband, it may work.
        
        Arsalan Zafar
        
        Thanks Guest. Zong 4G and mobile data. none is working.
        
        @Aamir, we have NTC number starting with 9101 and not working either.
        
        Thanks for all your comments. Really appreciated.
- Osamahashmi
  
  No service in I-8/4
  - Arsalan Zafar
    
    Thanks Osama
- Ajee Malik
  
  Try WhatsApp, they they have WiFi on Land Line, it will work.
  Or if there is PTCL in I-8 home, call there
Atif

Saala aik machar aadmi ko hijra bana deta hai
Khurram ShahzAd

Why they always have to seize the life in its tracks on the name of security.
Zéshan

No service in Westridge Also since 2PM
Sohaib Hassan Rajput

Islamabad ma off hain subha sy :/
Omar Rafeh

yeh kaisa defence day hai jis pe mobile sevice off karni hai. wtf is this. no signals in westridge
Kazim

Yeah I know, as got hundreds starting problem face by our customers.