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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (retd) Hafeez ur Rehman addressed concerns regarding internet disruptions in Pakistan during a Senate Standing Committee meeting.
Responding to questions about sharks damaging submarine cables, he clarified that sharks do not pose a threat.
Committee members raised issues with internet speed and app functionality, particularly with voice notes not being sent.
PTA Chairman assured that Pakistan currently has seven submarine cables, with plans to add four to five more, including two scheduled for completion within the year, improving internet connectivity across the country.
