A recent report by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the country has faced multiple internet outages over the last five years, with several incidents occurring in 2024 alone. The report highlights the recurring challenges faced by Pakistan’s internet infrastructure, often attributed to submarine cable failures.
Since 2021, Pakistan has experienced numerous internet disruptions, including:
- February 2021: Ground cable cut in Egypt causes significant connectivity issues
- December 2021: Cut in the UAE’s main land cable, AAE-1, affects internet services for several hours
- February 2022: Malfunction in the TW1 cable in Karachi leads to a three-month-long internet outage
- November 2022: Ground cable cut in Egypt causes a major disruption
- February 2024: Land cable cut in Egypt significantly affects internet services in Pakistan
- June 17, 2024: Submarine cable fault under water near Karachi causes internet outage, with repairs expected by September 24
- July 31, 2024: Fault in the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) system causes nationwide disruptions
- August 17-27, 2024: Fault in the Asia Africa Europe-3 (AAE-3) submarine cable disrupts internet services
The report underscores the need for improved internet infrastructure and contingency measures to minimize the impact of such disruptions on the country’s economy and daily life.
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