Pakistan partially blocks mobile and internet services ahead of protest

Police officers stand guard on an entry point to motorway leading to Islamabad, which has been closed by authorities due to a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, in Lahore (KM Chaudary/AP)

Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” on Sunday as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital.

The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on social media platform X, which is banned in Pakistan.