Internet services disrupted in Pakistan due to fault in submarine cable

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Oct 29 2019 | 10:40 PM IST

Internet services were disrupted across Pakistan on Tuesday due to a fault in international submarine cables that connect the country with the world.

Internet users faced difficulties in accessing online content across the county this evening. The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telephone and internet provider, issued an alert on social media, saying their teams are working on fully restoring internet services.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, in a statement, said: "Due to a fault in the international submarine cable, internet services have been affected."

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First Published: Oct 29 2019 | 10:40 PM IST

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