Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Wednesday said that internet services across the country will remain suspended for an indefinite period.
The telecommunication authority confirmed that the decision to block mobile broadband services was taken on the directives of the Ministry of Interior.
Major social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are also reportedly down for many users in the country as they are unable to access these platforms since Tuesday.
The PTA spokesperson had said that the regulatory authority was also receiving reports of social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, being down. However, these reports could not be confirmed, she added.