The government has decided to block cellular services in 27 cities in Punjab and three cities in Sindh between 7am and 10pm today (Friday) in connection with Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) security.
Although Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed that he had not received any intelligence reports regarding terrorism on Eid Milad, he said the Punjab and Sindh provincial governments had requested blocking cellular services 31 cities including Karachi, Lahore, Hyderabad, Khairpur, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Gujranwala, Bhakkar, Chiniot, Lodhran, Sahiwal, Rajanpur, Muzafargarh and Narowal.
The Balochistan Home Department has also announced that mobile phone services will remain suspended in Quetta from 10am to 2pm.
According to sources, pillion riding will also be banned in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Quetta. Police in all major cities have been put on high alert for the festive occasion to ensure safety of processions.