Rawalpindi and Attock Set for Internet Downgrades on September 27 — Here's Why
Punjab Home Department asks the federal government to jam 2G, 3G, and 4G networks at specific locations ahead of security concerns flagged by police.
Punjab's Home Department requests the federal government downgrade mobile and internet services at specific Rawalpindi and Attock locations from September 27.
Mobile and internet services will be downgraded at specific locations in Rawalpindi and Attock from September 27, following a formal request from the Punjab Home Department to the Federal Ministry of Interior. The department has specifically sought jamming of 2G, 3G, and 4G networks at designated locations in Rawalpindi, with a similar request submitted for Attock.
Why Police Requested This
According to the Punjab Home Department, the decision follows a request from police as part of measures aimed at maintaining law and order. Importantly, the restrictions are limited to specific locations rather than covering these regions in their entirety.
The Department's Stated Reasoning
"Protecting the lives and property of the public is the top priority of the Punjab government," the department said, framing the move as a targeted security measure rather than a blanket shutdown.
Still Pending Final Approval
The actual implementation of these network restrictions depends on approval from the Federal Ministry of Interior, meaning nothing is locked in just yet.
The Bottom Line
This isn't a province-wide blackout — it's a targeted, location-specific request tied to police security assessments, and its fate now rests with federal approval before September 27 arrives.
