Mobile internet services have been completely suspended across Balochistan, including Quetta, as provincial authorities respond to escalating security concerns.

Sources from the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the shutdown is expected to continue for at least seven days. The move comes amid intelligence reports suggesting potential threats to public order, though officials have not disclosed further details.

The disruption has been reported widely in Kohlu, Sibi, Loralai, and Dukki, where users lost connectivity without prior notice. Citizens, especially students and business owners, have voiced frustration over their inability to access critical services.

A senior official described the decision as “temporary and precautionary,” adding that digital services would resume once the security situation stabilizes.

Internet suspensions in Pakistan are often implemented during elections, protests, religious processions, and security operations. While such actions are intended to prevent the misuse of communication tools, they also raise concerns regarding freedom of expression and digital rights.

Telecom providers in the province have complied with the directive, and no timeframe has been confirmed for service restoration beyond the initial seven-day estimate.

In recent years, Balochistan has been subject to frequent internet disruptions, often aligned with government operations or unrest. Advocacy groups continue to call for more transparent communication around such blackouts and urge the government to adopt targeted interventions instead of broad service bans.