Internet Restored Across Pakistan as Submarine Cable Repair Fixes Connectivity Issues

ISLAMABAD: Internet restored across Pakistan after the successful repair of a damaged submarine cable that had disrupted online connectivity for users across the country over the past several days.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that internet services have now returned to normal following the completion of repair work on the affected international submarine cable. The fault had caused slower internet speeds and connectivity issues, particularly during peak usage hours.

According to the PTA, the damaged cable was one of the key international links carrying internet traffic into Pakistan. Engineers completed the repair operation, restoring full capacity and improving network performance nationwide.

During the outage, millions of users experienced slow browsing, buffering while streaming videos, interrupted video calls, and delays in accessing online services. Businesses, students, freelancers, and digital content creators were among those most affected by the disruption.

Telecommunication companies had temporarily redirected internet traffic through alternative routes to reduce the impact. However, users continued to report inconsistent speeds until the damaged cable was fully repaired.

With the repair now complete, internet service providers are expected to deliver normal browsing speeds and stable connections across the country. Users have already reported noticeable improvements in internet performance.

Pakistan depends on multiple undersea fiber-optic cables to connect with the global internet. Any damage to these cables can affect internet quality until repair ships complete maintenance work, which often takes several days depending on the location of the fault and weather conditions.

The PTA said it will continue monitoring network performance to ensure reliable internet services for users across Pakistan.