PTA Reports Partial Internet Disruption in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The PTA confirmed a partial internet outage in Islamabad and Rawalpindi caused by a cut optical fiber cable. Mobile data and Wi-Fi services were affected in some areas, while central and southern regions operated normally. Technical teams were working to repair the cable and restore services.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority linked the partial outage to a severed optical fiber cable. The break occurred within one telecom operator's network, affecting some service providers. Users in parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi reported trouble with mobile data and Wi-Fi, while central and southern regions remained normal. Some northern areas also experienced disruption.
Repair teams were working to fix the damaged cable and restore connectivity promptly. The regulator described the disruption as localized and said complete restoration might take a few hours.
Residents and businesses in affected Islamabad and Rawalpindi neighborhoods could face interrupted mobile payments, messaging, remote work, and online learning while repairs proceed. The impact may be uneven, since central and southern networks are reportedly normal. If restoration takes only a few hours, broader economic and social effects may remain limited; a longer outage could increase inconvenience for households and small firms reliant on continuous connectivity.