SHC directs PTA and Govt to ensure smooth uninterrupted access to Internet till Election Day 8th Feb

Sindh High Court (SHC) has bared authorities from suspending internet services and ensuring uninterrupted internet access to all citizens until the February 8 general elections.

SHC on Wednesday restrained the authorities from suspending internet services and directed the respondents to submit their response on January 29.

The development comes as the high court took up the petition for hearing filed by Advocate and human rights activist Jibran Nasir against frequent suspension of internet services in the country.

Taking it to social media, Jibran Nasir also shared about the SHC’s order.

“Big Update on Internet/Social Media Shutdown! Alhumdulillah Sindh High Court on my petition today as an Independent Candidate and citizen has taken notice of the repeated internet and social media disruptions caused by PTA which appear to target #PTI but also causes loss to all candidates, businesses and citizens at large,” Nasir said.

“SHC has directed PTA and Govt to ensure smooth uninterrupted access to Internet till Election Day 8th Feb to ensure no further pre-poll rigging happens and any rigging attempts on Election Day can also be reported through social media,” he added.