The Balochistan government has ordered a suspension of internet services across the province during Eid Milad-un-Nabi. According to the notification issued on September 4, mobile data services, including 3G and 4G, will remain unavailable from 6 pm on September 5 until 9 pm on September 6.
The order also covers PTCL and NTC services in specific districts. Internet access will be restricted in Quetta, Noshki, Khuzdar, Mastung, and Sibi until the evening of September 6. The suspension extends to both mobile and fixed-line services in these areas.
Authorities described the measure as a precaution to ensure public safety during religious gatherings. The Home Department requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to enforce the decision while exempting essential government and white-listed numbers.
This is not the first time the province has faced restrictions on internet access. Similar suspensions have been implemented in recent months, particularly during major religious or political events, with the government citing security concerns as the primary reason.
Repeated shutdowns have drawn criticism from civil society and digital rights groups, who argue that such measures disrupt education, business activity, and access to information. The Balochistan High Court has previously directed the government to review blanket suspensions and restore services in areas without credible threats.
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Some groups, such as the Ahl-e-Hadith, object to the celebration of Mawlid. Yet, it is observed across the Muslim world, except in certain regions of Saudi Arabia and among Ahl-e-Hadith circles. It is difficult to understand why they oppose gathering to praise the Prophet ﷺ, feeding others, and helping the poor on this blessed occasion.
For us, Mawlid is simply a way of honoring and remembering the Prophet ﷺ. The Qur’an itself highlights the significance of the birth of Prophet ʿĪsā (AS), so why then is the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ opposed? It almost seems as though this opposition reflects a reluctance to express joy and gratitude for his coming, as they choose not to engage in sending blessings (darood) or giving charity on this auspicious day.
Surah Maryam, Ayah 33
> وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَيَّ يَوْمَ وُلِدتُّ وَيَوْمَ أَمُوتُ وَيَوْمَ أُبْعَثُ حَيًّا
“And peace is upon me the day I was born, the day I will die, and the day I will be raised alive.”
I appreciate the precautionary method taken by authorities, what if mobile network have Sim from neighbors countries or using satellite phones?
With or without threats, shut down the net service; see no evil, hear no evil..
What do you say to the Ufone agent that answers your 333 call for internet outage enquiry and asks if Quetta falls inside Balochistan?
Idiots
Ofcourse. Lumber 1 are incompetent and can’t do anything so they have to try mchoke the area