By-elections: Punjab govt seeks shut down of mobile, internet services

ISLAMABAD: Punjab government has sought shut down of mobile phone and internet services in the province on the eve of by-elections on Sunday (tomorrow).

By-elections on 21 vacant seats of National and Provincial Assemblies are being held tomorrow throughout the country.

The Punjab Home Department has forwarded a circular to the Interior Ministry in this regard on Saturday, recommending closure of the services in 13 cities where the by-elections are being held.

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Sources said that the internet and mobile services will remain suspended in 13 cities including Lahore, DG Khan, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Sadiq Abad, Chakwal, Talagang, Alipur, Zafarwal, Bhakkar, Kasur, Alipur Kot Chatta.

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), polling will be held on five National Assembly seats, 12 Punjab Assembly seats, two seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and two seats of Balochistan Assembly.

Polling will start at 8:00 in the morning and it will continue till 5:00 pm without any break.