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Balochistan Suspends Internet, Transport Amid Security Concerns

11/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Balochistan government has suspended mobile internet services in 36 districts from November 10 to November 16, 2025, with Quetta exempted.
Transport on the Loralai section of National Highway N-70 is suspended until November 14, 2025.
Educational institutions in Quetta Cantonment are closed during this period.
The measures follow an uptick in militant attacks to maintain public safety.
Citizens report internet access difficulties as officials balance security with rights.

History

Historical Context

The Pakistani government has a history of suspending mobile services during religious events to curb violence, notably during Ashura in 2017, when incidents surged by 30%. The recent suspension in Balochistan reflects ongoing tensions amid rising militant attacks, highlighting the persistent conflict between state security measures and civil liberties, a struggle rooted in decades of unrest and separatist movements in the region.

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Story summary

The Balochistan government has suspended mobile internet services in 36 districts from November 10 to November 16, 2025, with Quetta exempted.
Transport on the Loralai section of National Highway N-70 is suspended until November 14, 2025.
Educational institutions in Quetta Cantonment are closed during this period.
The measures follow an uptick in militant attacks to maintain public safety.
Citizens report internet access difficulties as officials balance security with rights.

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