People raise concern over communication blackout in Pakistan’s BalochistanPakistan’s Balochistan faced a second day of mobile and internet disruptions amid security concerns, affecting residents and businesses. In addition to the communication blackout, all commercial and financial services have stopped operations in Nushki district on August 5. The financial blackout is expected to last until August 31, resulting in people unable to access financial services. Local trade and business operations in Balochistan have been disrupted due to the closure of financial institutions without prior notice. Balochistan is observing the 79th Independence Day on Tuesday, continuing an annual tradition that defies what Baloch human rights groups call Pakistan’s “illegal occupation” of the region.