On August 31, WhatsApp and Instagram users in Pakistan experienced significant service disruptions due to internet slowdowns attributed to international submarine cable faults.

On August 31, WhatsApp and Instagram users in Pakistan faced significant service disruptions, with Instagram reporting 86 outages in one hour. Network providers Zong and PTCL also experienced issues. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) attributes ongoing internet slowdowns to faults in international submarine cables, with repairs expected by early October. Digital rights experts suggest government testing of a firewall, a claim the administration denies.

September 21, 2024
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