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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Vishwam Sankaran

Pakistan shuts down capital ahead of rally to demand jailed former PM Imran Khan’s release

Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services in several areas, including the capital Islamabad, citing “security concerns” in view of anticipated protests by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

The interior ministry announced the internet shutdown on X, which is banned in Pakistan. It did not mention the specific areas where the ban was enforced nor the duration of the service suspension.

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