Internet and mobile services disrupted in major Pakistani cities ahead of planned protest

Internet and mobile services are disrupted in major Pakistani cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, as the government implements security measures ahead of a planned protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Mobile data services have been suspended in high-risk areas, while partial internet disruptions are reported in Peshawar. Other cities, including Bahawalpur and Gujranwala, also face outages. The government has deployed thousands of security personnel and imposed restrictions on gatherings to maintain order during the protest, which addresses issues like alleged election rigging and the detention of party workers.