Pakistan Internet Still Slow After Cable Disruption
Internet users across Pakistan continue to face sluggish speeds and unstable connectivity despite telecom operators rerouting traffic through China to counter the ongoing disruptions.
The connectivity crisis began after two major events this week, including an Amazon Web Services outage on Monday and a PEACE submarine cable fault on Tuesday.
These consecutive disruptions significantly affected browsing, video streaming, and online communication across the country, leaving users frustrated.
To minimize the impact, several service providers shifted traffic to overland routes through China, a move that has brought partial stability in some regions.
However, users in many parts of the country continue to experience delays and disconnections, especially during peak usage hours when network congestion intensifies.
The exact location of the fault in the PEACE submarine cable remains under investigation, and restoration work could take several more days to complete.
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Monitoring platforms such as Downdetector continue to record rising complaints, as users of PTCL, StormFiber, and other ISPs report constant lag and connection failures.
Businesses, freelancers, and students are among the most affected, struggling to maintain productivity during video calls, remote work sessions, and online learning activities.
Both PTCL and Cybernet have acknowledged ongoing issues, attributing them to network congestion and maintenance of international links disrupted by the cable fault.
Neither company has provided a confirmed timeline for full restoration, leaving users uncertain about when normal internet speeds will return across the country.
For now, the rerouting through China land fiber serves only as a temporary measure, offering limited relief rather than a permanent fix to the crisis.
