The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has partially suspended mobile phone services in Karachi to ensure security during Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to the port city. The suspension will be in effect from 3pm on April 23rd to 8am on April 24th. The PTA stated that the decision was made at the direction of the Ministry of Interior to safeguard the dignitary’s visit to Karachi.