Lahore, Multan, Karachi under terror threat

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Cellular services in several parts of the country were suspended on Sunday evening as Interior Minister Rehman Malik said there was credible information that anti-state elements would attempt to carry out terrorism in some cities, especially Lahore, Multan and Karachi, during Eidul Fitr festivities.
During a high-level meeting, Interior Minister Malik and officials from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority decided that cellular phone services would be suspended for a few hours in certain areas to tackle the potential threats.
Malik said mobile services may be suspended in risk-prone areas during Eid prayers and for up to 2.5 hours in the evening due to terror threats. He, however, clarified that mobile services would not be shut across the country. In this connection, cellular service providers were informed by the Interior Ministry that they might be asked to shut down services in certain areas of the country between August 19 and August 20. According to a letter issued by the ministry’s National Crisis Management Cell to the CEOs of the companies, the authority aims to cut off communication capabilities of miscreants and terrorists to foil their plans.The companies have been alerted beforehand so that action can be taken promptly, the letter stated. TV channels reported that cellular services in Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Quetta were suspended on Sunday evening and citizens experienced connection problems throughout the night. The government had earlier blocked cellular services in Quetta on Independence Day to thwart terrorist attacks. Meanwhile, strict security measures have been put in place to ensure that citizens enjoy the Eid festivities in a safe and secure environment.

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20 COMMENTS

  2. A government that has lost control and admit it -you have -should hang your had in shame and resign-put a corrupt government carries on till the people revolt

  4. this not durable solution to the problems we have today unless corrupt politicians are fired like DOGGY REHMAN MALIK.

    • Please, use ur head instead of hatred. What ur comments have to do with subject of terrorism. I am no supporter of RehmanMalik. Terrorism is related to defence establishment 's strategic objectives. Unless defence establishment discards its unrealistic ideas about strategic depth, terrorism will never finish and hard logic of international and regional circumstances will force our defence establishment to change its policy in humiliation, as has happened many times in our 65 yrs history.

    • 4 Kanas destroyed Pakistan
      1. Kana Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani
      2. Kana General Zia Ul Haq
      3. Kana Mullah Omar
      4. Kana Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry
      Report

  10. 4 Kanas destroyed Pakistan
    1. Kana Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani
    2. Kana General Zia Ul Haq
    3. Kana Mullah Omar
    4. Kana Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry

  11. Reman(ufactured) Malik is clueless about any real threats or about law and order. He makes these statements and takes these stupid actions to feel important. He has never given any proof of any statements he has made. It makes for a good headline but thats about it. Nothing more. No substance. His only accomplishment in life is when he planned the murder of BB. He is milking that to the enth degree. The ignorant ppp govt. has detroyed the country and the illetrate jiayalas still worship them as gods. No wonder Pakistan in on the verge of self desrtuction. Jiayalas can just go to work sweeping floors and cleaning bathrooms for their hindu masters then.

    • Please, use ur head instead of hatred. What ur comments have to do with subject of terrorism. I am no supporter of RehmanMalik. Terrorism is related to defence establishment 's strategic objectives. Unless defence establishment discards its unrealistic ideas about strategic depth, terrorism will never finish and hard logic of international and regional circumstances will force our defence establishment to change its policy in humiliation, as has happened many times in our 65 yrs history. Remember that
      Four Kanas destroyed Pakistan
      1. Kana Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani
      2. Kana General Zia Ul Haq
      3. Kana Mullah Omar
      4. Kana Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry

  12. These comment show we have lot of supporter of Taliban terrorists…and i bet they are all PTI trolls

  13. Malik darling – just a couple of points-sorry about side tracking you-what about that matter with Interpol on Musharaf- I have been told you failed -also the Sun newspaper of Uk that seems to be going the same way- I have been watching You Tube where you were reciting sura in gilanis cabinet meeting……what can i say that has not been said before

  14. Great….:)

    now bIG bOSS is well placed to cut a neat deal with the communication sector…another cow milked flawlessly…..timing is everything….!!!
    before next EID the harrowed CEOs of these companies will be clambering to get them selves 'registered'…with the dealing clerk (R_M).

    A broken finger is a great reminder to a potential target to behave, before he has his hand / job chopped off….. a basic rule in the book of La Cosa Nostra.

  16. Complete and full agent of British and one of the companions of Raymond Devis. He is real person who bent upon to give a way to the foreign elements to destroy the Pakistan. His conduct is self explanatory and he cannot get rid from the clutches of his such like opinion.

  17. Complete and full agent of British and one of the companions of Raymond Devis. He is real person who bent upon to give a way to the foreign elements to destroy the Pakistan. His conduct is self explanatory and he cannot get rid from the clutches of his such like opinion.

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