Social media, telecom services start shutting down

Social media and telecom services have begun to be shut down nationwide. There have been complaints of internet outages in several cities.

Telecom providers have been given orders to halt internet connectivity nationwide, and as a result, Twitter and Facebook have been shut down in several Pakistani cities.

According to media sources, it may be necessary to entirely cease mobile phone service as well as all internet services across the nation.

Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and YouTube services may potentially be discontinued; this is currently being considered.

The Lahore district administration sent a letter to the additional chief secretary home, and the home department was informed on the termination of mobile services in the city. In addition to this.