The government of Sindh has decided to ban the Skype, Viber, WhatsApp and Tango in Karachi by keeping in view the security situation. This decision was taken during a meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and other security officials including the additional IG Karachi, DG Rangers and representatives of intelligence agencies. The ban was declared by the Provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Memon. He said now the terrorists are using these instant messaging and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications including Skype, Whatspp, Tango and Viber to communicate after the targeted operation was launched. He said that the Home Minister will contact with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to impose the ban on the services in the province.
This is not the first time communication services have been blocked in the country in the name of security. Our dear former Interior Minister Rehman Malik several times had ordered to block the cellular services at the occasions of Eid. Previously instant messages and social media websites including Facebook and Twitter were also been blocked over security concerns.
It's worth mentioning here that Saudi Arabia has earlier blocked the fiber services in the country.
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