Balochistan High Court Orders Partial Restoration of Mobile Services Amid Security Concerns

Internet Blackout Halts Quetta’s Food Delivery Services

QUETTA: The ongoing suspension of 3G and 4G mobile internet services in Balochistan has dealt a severe blow to Quetta’s online food delivery sector, placing the livelihoods of more than 1,000 workers in jeopardy. Authorities imposed the suspension from August 6 to August 31 as part of heightened security measures. However, the extended outage has crippled operations for delivery riders, restaurants, and app-based platforms that rely heavily on m…

Balochistan High Court Orders Partial Restoration of Mobile Services Amid Security Concerns

Qaseem Shah: Quetta – August 15, 2025: The Balochistan High Court has directed the provincial government to immediately restore mobile phone networks and data services in areas where no security threats exist, following a province-wide suspension earlier this month. The order came during a hearing on a petition filed by Khair Muhammad against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Government of Balochistan. The court noted that w…