Pakistan’s internet disruption likely to persist until early October due to submarine cable fault D_Trends

Pakistan’s internet disruption likely to persist until early October due to submarine cable fault D_Trends

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ongoing internet slowdown is expected to continue, with repairs to the damaged SMW-4 submarine cable likely to be completed by early October 2024, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). In a statement released on Wednesday, the PTA explained that the internet disruption across the country is primarily due to faults in two … Read more

Internet disruptions expected to persist until October: PTA Dtrends

Internet disruptions expected to persist until October: PTA Dtrends

Pakistan is experiencing a nationwide internet outage that is likely to extend for more than a month.  The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Wednesday that the issue stems from a malfunction in a submarine cable. They estimate that repairs for the affected SMW-4 submarine cable will not be completed until early October. This prolonged … Read more

Cloudy weather, light rain to ‘persist’ in Karachi Dtrends

Cloudy weather, light rain to ‘persist’ in Karachi Dtrends

A view of the dark, cloudy sky during the monsoon season in the city. — APP/File Sardar Sarfaraz, chief meteorologist at the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Monday said the city is likely to remain cloudy with drizzle and light rain to persist during the next 24 hours. “The low pressure air which caused the rain … Read more