Pakistan Telecommunication Authority addresses internet slowdown issue

Pakistan is currently experiencing a slowdown in internet connectivity as a result of technical issues affecting an underwater cable. The disruption, which occurred during the Eidul Adha holidays, has impacted internet services in specific regions of the country. The problem stems from damage to a global submarine cable, specifically the SMW4 international submarine cable, which is one of the seven cables connecting Pakistan to the worldwide web.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed the malfunction in the SMW4 cable and has acknowledged that internet speeds in Pakistan are likely to remain slow during this festive period. The PTA's teams are actively investigating the fault and are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

The internet slowdown in Pakistan due to the underwater cable disruption has caused inconvenience for users during the Eidul Adha holidays. The PTA is making efforts to address the technical problem and restore normal internet speeds in the affected regions. We hope for a swift resolution to this issue to ensure seamless internet connectivity for all users in Pakistan.