Pakistan suspends mobile and internet services ahead of Imran Khan protest

Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services in certain areas due to security concerns ahead of a planned protest by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government did not specify which areas are affected or the duration of the suspension. Khan, who has been imprisoned for over a year, remains popular among his supporters. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party claims the numerous criminal cases against him are politically motivated. Authorities have also sealed off parts of Islamabad and restricted access to major roads. The U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for Americans in the capital, advising caution around large gatherings. Previous service suspensions have disrupted communications and essential services, and the government has intensified security measures ahead of a visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.