PTCL, Ufone Internet Outage Reported in Multiple Cities of Pakistan
- Sara Habib
- August 20, 2025
- 11:53 am
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- Current Affairs
Internet outage Pakistan caused widespread disruption on Sunday afternoon. PTCL and Ufone services went down in many cities. Users faced slow or unavailable internet. Both home broadband and mobile networks were hit. Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad were among the major cities affected.
Impact on Daily Life
The outage created problems for businesses, students, and workers. Online classes and meetings were interrupted. Digital transactions were delayed. Many people shared their frustration on social media.
Possible Causes of the Outage
PTCL and Ufone have not shared full details yet. However, technical teams are working on a solution. In many cases, issues like these are linked to fiber cuts or submarine cable faults. Such faults affect Pakistan’s link to the global internet.
Users Left Waiting
Customers were advised to stay patient. Past cases show that recovery may take hours. Service restoration depends on the size of the problem. Meanwhile, people turned to mobile data from other providers, but congestion was reported there too.
Businesses and Students Affected
The disruption hurt online sales and payments. Freelancers and remote workers faced delays. Students missed classes and assignments. A stable internet is now essential for Pakistan’s growing digital economy.
Updates Expected Soon
Authorities are monitoring the issue. PTCL and Ufone are expected to release updates. Customers hope for quick restoration of normal service. The incident shows how vital strong digital infrastructure is for daily life.
