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Pakistan Restores Internet After Rains Disrupt Major Cities

8/22/2025

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Internet services in Pakistan have been fully restored following disruptions from heavy rains, as reported by PTCL.
Major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, faced significant connectivity issues affecting businesses and remote work.
IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima announced investigations into the outages, highlighting the need for stronger IT infrastructure.
Karachi also dealt with flooding, prompting public holidays and emergency drainage and rescue operations.

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Internet services in Pakistan have been fully restored following disruptions from heavy rains, as reported by PTCL.
Major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, faced significant connectivity issues affecting businesses and remote work.
IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima announced investigations into the outages, highlighting the need for stronger IT infrastructure.
Karachi also dealt with flooding, prompting public holidays and emergency drainage and rescue operations.