Kill Switch 2023 Timeline

Date: 29th September, 2023 Location: Quetta, Karachi Description: In a decisive move to prioritise public safety and uphold law and order, the provincial governments of Quetta and Karachi have opted to suspend mobile services in Quetta on the eve of 12 Rabi ul Awal, observed on Friday. Source: https://www.quettavoice.com/2023/09/29/mobile-service-to-be-suspended-in-quetta-on-the-eve-of-12-rabi-ul-awal/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0v-owxW5o

Date: 14th September, 2023 Location: Riverine areas of Sindh Description: Caretaker Chief Minister retired Justice Maqbool Baqar Thursday ordered authorities to suspend internet services in katcha (riverine) areas of the province as part of law enforcement agencies intensify operations against bandits holding people hostage in such areas. Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1775852

Date: 7th September, 2023 Location: Rawalpindi, Hunza, Nagar, Shigar, Skardu, Astore, Gilgit, Quetta, Karachi Timing: 1000 meter along the procession in Rawalpindi and Karachi | 5:00 am to 10 pm in Hunza, Nagar, Gilgit, Shigar, Astore and Skardu Description: Processions are being held across Pakistan to mark the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA). Mourning processions are being taken out in various cities and towns across the country to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala. Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2434500/schools-colleges-closed-today-due-to-chehlum https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/2023/09/chehlum-processions-being-held-across-pakistan/ and local residents

Location: Gilgit Baltistan Date: 1st September, 2023 Description: Due to prevailing law and order situation in Gilgit Baltistan for last 3 days due to Shia Sunni conflict, cellular services are suspended in the whole region. This results in missing deadlines, affecting tourism and local businesses. Source: Due to media blackout on the situation, locals are updating on social media platforms about the incidents and suspension of services

Location: Village of Battagram Date: 22nd August, 2023 Description: After the incident of chairlift ropes break in mid air, it came into media that there is no internet services in the region for last 2 months.

Date: 30th July, 2023 2 am to 7 pm (Shah Allah Dita) 12 pm to 7 pm (Noorpur Shahan/Bari Imam) Description: Due to procession in above mentioned areas on 11th Muharram, the mobile services were suspended to keep law and order in the areas. Source: https://www.geo.tv/latest/501818-muharram-9-10-mobile-services-suspension-hits-parts-of-pakistan

Date: 29th July, 2023 Timing: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Location: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Saddar, Pishtakhara, Hassan Ghari, inner city Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Karam, Orakzai, Bannu Shahr, Lucky Marwat, DI Khan, Tank, Haripur, Kohat, Hangu, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Jhang, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Sahiwal, Chakwal, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Mach, Usta Muhammad, Randhawa, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Paharpur, Kolachi, Paroa, Norang, Mohammadzai, Sherkot Description: Mobile services have been suspended in several parts of Pakistan in observance of Ashura as part of precautionary measures taken by the authorities to maintain peace and avoid any potential untoward situations during this significant religious event. Source: https://tnnenglish.com/mobile-services-suspended-in-kps-14-districts-during-muharram/ https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1094995-ashura-mobile-services-to-remain-suspended-in-parts-of-pakistan https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/28-Jul-2023/mobile-phone-services-to-remain-suspended-on-ashura

Date: 28th July, 2023 Location: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Saddar, Pishtakhara, Hassan Ghari, inner city Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Karam, Orakzai, Bannu Shahr, Lucky Marwat, DI Khan, Tank, Haripur, Kohat, Hangu, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Jhang, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Sahiwal, Chakwal, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Mach, Usta Muhammad, Randhawa Timing: 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight Description: To avoid any untoward situation on the occasion of Ashura mobile services have been blocked in several parts of Pakistan. Source: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1094995-ashura-mobile-services-to-remain-suspended-in-parts-of-pakistan https://www.aajenglish.tv/news/30328793

Date: 26th July, 2023 Time: 5:00 pm to 12:00 midnight Location: Rawalpindi, Wah Cantt and Taxila Description: Due to law and order situation, government suspended cellular services in Rawalpindi, Taxila and Wah Cantt. Source: Local residents

Location: Quetta, Mach, Usta Muhammad, Gandhawa Date & timing: 1. (26th July, 2023) 07th Muharram from 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight 2. (28th July, 2023) 09th Muharram from 9:00 am to 12:00 midnight 3. (29th July, 2023) 10th Muharram from 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight Description: A notification issued by the Balochistan government said that mobile phone and internet services will remain suspended till Ashura. The decision was taken in response to the CPO Balochistan’s request which urged the provincial authorities to block all wireless mobile internet services.