PTCL Reports Partial Internet Disruption Due to Submarine Cable Cuts Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has confirmed that partial disruptions in internet services across the country are linked to submarine cable cuts near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The incident has affected two major undersea cable systems — SMW4 and IMEWE. In a statement shared on social […]
Mobile Internet Suspended Again in Balochistan Over Security Concerns QUETTA – Mobile internet services have once again been suspended in Balochistan, just a week after they were restored on the orders of the Balochistan High Court (BHC). Sources in the provincial Home Department confirmed the move, citing security concerns as the reason behind the renewed […]
Internet Services Fully Restored Across Pakistan After Nationwide Disruption KARACHI – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has confirmed that internet services have been fully restored across the country following a widespread disruption that began Tuesday evening. According to a PTCL spokesperson, the issue has now been resolved, and operations have returned to normal. The disruption […]
Widespread Internet Disruption Hits Pakistan Amid Heavy Rainfall On Tuesday evening, internet users across Pakistan, including major cities like Karachi, faced widespread connectivity issues as Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) services experienced significant disruptions. The outage affected both online and call services, creating problems for individuals and businesses that rely heavily on digital platforms. Residents […]
In an order seen by Reuters, the government said the services would be suspended until the end of the month because of the law and order situation in the province, home to key Chinese Belt and Road projects. “The service has been suspended because they (militants) use it for coordination and sharing information,” Shahid Rind, […]
A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, is a technology that creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and a remote server. Imagine it as a private tunnel through the bustling public internet. The tunnel shields your online activities from prying eyes, ensuring your privacy and security. According to PTA, two companies have already been […]
As per details, the slow internet speed in Pakistan continues to irk people belonging to various segments of society. Committee member Ahmed Antique expressing his resentment over the internet connectivity issues said the service is not available if you cross 40km distance from Lahore. “Our kids are compelled to visit urban areas for internet connectivity.” […]
According to party sources, the PPP leadership has provided guidelines to its leaders to expose the government’s flawed policies. Sources revealed that the party has emphasized that silence on the government’s wrong policies would be tantamount to supporting them. PPP leaders had previously expressed their reservations about the government’s policies to the party leadership. The […]
National Party MPA Rahmat Saleh Baloch tabled the resolution in the provincial assembly which stated that Panjgur has been facing an internet shutdown for more than three years. The resolution said that the internet and 4G services had been disconnected in the area, causing severe difficulties for citizens especially students are being affected most. MPA […]
During the meeting, committee members raised concerns over Pakistan’s inadequate internet infrastructure. Chairman PTA revealed that three out of seven submarine cables had been damaged earlier this year, significantly disrupting services. These cables were restored in October, yet internet performance remains below global standards. He emphasized the urgent need for laying fiber-optic cables and developing […]
