ISLAMABAD: Authorities have decided to suspend mobile phone and internet services in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, as well as the Attock district, on September 26 and 27, 2026, in response to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) anticipated long march.
According to an ARY news report, the decision was finalized during a high-level security meeting held to review law and order maintenance and security concerns. Alongside the communication blackout, authorities have also decided to close major highways, the Grand Trunk (GT) Road, and motorways.
The National Highways and Motorway Police announced that key routes leading toward the federal capital are being closed from Wednesday evening. Motorway M-1 is closed in both directions from the Islamabad Toll Plaza to the Chachh Interchange, and Motorway M-14 is closed in both directions from Hakla to Kundal. Additionally, GT Road (N-5) is closed for traffic in both directions at Attock Khurd.
These pre-emptive measures are being implemented to maintain public safety and manage security arrangements ahead of the arrival of protest convoys from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa led by the provincial Chief Minister.
