Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- Balochistan government spokesman Shahid Rind on Friday said that mobile data services in the province have been suspended until August 31 over "security reasons". In recent months, the security situation in Balochistan has worsened, as militants, long involved in a low-level insurgency, have stepped up the frequency and intensity of their attacks. In February, nearly 62 per cent of the total terrorism-related deaths in the country occurred in Balochistan.

The move came after a notification issued by the Balochistan Home Department on Aug 6 ordered the immediate suspension of data services until Aug 31, citing the "peculiar law and order situation" in the province.

"It is, therefore, requested to please direct the con...