Pakistan is currently facing major internet disruptions due to damaged sea cables.
As per reports from multiple outlets, the fibre optic cable that links Singapore to Pakistan and Europe has been found damaged from several points, with five cuts reported on the cable.
Sources close to the situation reveal that these cuts have significantly disrupted internet services, especially those routed from the east.
However, the informants also estimated that it will take about one month to fully restore the fibre optic cable to its original state.
Moreover, the disruptions have mainly affected eastward traffic, impacting both Transworld and PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited).
Less than 10 per cent of internet traffic originates from the east, but Pakistani users have complained about difficulty accessing the internet, especially at night.
To mitigate the effects, PTCL has redirected internet traffic from the eastern direction to other channels.
However, users may still encounter difficulties until the fibre optic line is completely repaired.
This isn't the first time Pakistan has faced internet disruptions.
Just earlier this month, on Tuesday, March 5th, similar issues arose due to damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea.
