Today, users across Pakistan are grappling with a widespread internet outage attributed to issues within the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) network. According to a PTCL spokesperson, the outage has affected multiple cities, severely disrupting services in banking and government offices.
Efforts are underway by PTCL teams to resolve the problem urgently, although specific details on the cause of the outage remain unclear. Sources indicate that the disruption has led to widespread inconvenience, forcing banks and government offices to temporarily cease operations.
Initial reports suggest a possible connection between the outage and the ongoing installation of a new internet security network. Senior officials have confirmed that the network’s firewall is currently undergoing testing, which may be contributing to the slowdown experienced by internet users nationwide.
This incident marks the second disruption linked to the firewall’s trial phase, following similar issues observed on July 26th. During that period, Pakistan experienced significant internet speed reductions and social media platform disruptions due to testing related to the new security infrastructure.
As the situation develops, authorities are expected to provide further updates on efforts to restore full internet functionality across the affected regions. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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