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.
