ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was mulling to block out signals of Afghan cellular networks near border areas in an effort to curtail terror and criminal activities in country, according to sources.

Sources told Afghan cellular networks on SIMs were being used in anti-state and criminal activities by terrorists in Pakistan. Unregistered Afghan SIMs are easily available in Pak-Afghan Border areas, sources claimed.

In an effort to curtail terror and criminal activities, investigation agencies have demanded authorities block out signals of Afghan telecom operators near border areas.

Sources claimed that terrorists were using Afghan cellular networks to run social media applications including WhatsApp. Terrorists were also operating Afghan SIMs for surveillance and identity concealment, they added.

Investigation agencies have recommended authorities to install ‘strong infrastructure’ of local mobile services near border areas.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 07 2023

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