In an official statement, the PTCL said that the cuts had affected partial bandwidth capacity on the SMW4 and IMEWE systems. “As a result, internet users in Pakistan may experience some service degradation during peak hours,” the telecommunication company noted.
The telecom operator assured subscribers that its international partners were working on a priority basis to restore connectivity, while its local teams were actively arranging alternative bandwidth routes to minimise the disruption.
“We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time,” PTCL added.
Submarine cable faults, which form the backbone of international internet connectivity, often lead to temporary slowdowns in countries like Pakistan where most web traffic relies on these undersea links.