IT minister confirms submarine cable damage causing nationwide internet disruptions
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has confirmed that internet disruptions across Pakistan are caused by a submarine cable cut near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
In a statement on Monday, the minister said that she was in contact with officials of the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) over the situation.
“It is correct that slow internet is affecting businesses,” the minister acknowledged, adding that assessments were underway to determine the extent of damage.
Her statement comes days after PTCL had said the cuts to submarine internet cables in Saudi waters may impact internet services in the country during peak hours.
