Caretaker premier Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said that there was no political motive behind communications blackout on the election day, adding that people were able to peacefully exercise their right to vote.

In an interview with TRT World, he emphasised that the government’s primary responsibility has always been the security and well-being of the people.

Referring to two violent incidents occurring in Balochistan the day before the election, he highlighted the ongoing security challenges faced by the government.

He further stated that part of addressing these challenges involved temporarily blocking communication channels to counter terrorist activities.