Internet shut down in major cities of Pakistan ahead of PTI protest

ISLAMABAD Internet services have been shut down across major Pakistani cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi, ahead of the planned protests by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) at Islamabad's D-Chowk.

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Ary News reported that services have been suspended in several parts of the country and netizens have been facing issues in accessing social media apps.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI is holding protests to mark the party's displeasure over the degrading law and order situation in the country. Volunteers in large numbers are expected to show up for the protest.

The protests are taking place against the constitutional amendments proposed by the Shehbaz Sharif government. The Tehreek-e-Insaf party said it will also be raising the issue of failing independence of the judiciary, and the party is mobilising the masses to put pressure for the release of Khan, who has been in prison under a slew of cases against him.