The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced Thursday evening that a fault has been detected in the AAE-1 submarine cable near Qatar, which could potentially affect internet and broadband services across Pakistan.
Impact on Internet Services
In a statement, the telecom regulator informed the public that the fault in AAE-1, one of the key international undersea cables connecting Pakistan to global internet traffic, might disrupt users’ internet experience. PTA reassured that the concerned teams are working to fix the issue promptly.
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Ongoing Monitoring and Updates
The PTA stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates to telecom users as necessary.
It’s important to note that internet slowdowns and issues with undersea cables have been a recurring issue in Pakistan, with such incidents reported regularly over the past few weeks.
