By-election: Recommendation to ban mobile, internet service

Islamabad: The by-elections are going to be held in Pakistan Sunday, April 21. In this regard, Punjab Interior Department has recommended to ban mobile and internet service.

By-elections will be held on five seats of the National Assembly and 16 seats of the Provincial Assembly on Sunday.

The Punjab Interior Department has written a letter to the Federal Interior Ministry requesting to suspend mobile and internet service in 13 districts and tehsils.

A copy of the Interior Department's letter has been sent to Chief Secretary, Inspector General (IG) and Chairman Pakistan telecommunication Authority (PTA).