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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is correct that slow internet is affecting businesses,\u201d the minister acknowledged, adding that assessments were underway to determine the extent of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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