The Punjab Home Department has requested the federal government to partially suspend mobile services in 10 districts during the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA) on August 27.

The department has sent a letter to the federal government, citing a police request to suspend mobile services in areas where processions and gatherings are expected.

The suspension will be in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM in these districts.

The 10 districts where mobile services will be partially suspended include Rawalpindi, Jhang, Layyah, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Chakwal and Toba Tek Singh.

Mobile services will remain operational in all other districts of Punjab, including Lahore.

The decision to suspend mobile services in specific locations is aimed at maintaining peace and order during the Chehlum commemorations.