The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said it was closely monitoring internet traffic disruption caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system. In a statement, the authority said that “some internet users may experience intermittent degradation in service quality and connectivity as a result of the fault.” The authority further said Transworld Associates (TWA) is coordinating with the SMW5 Consortium to identify the root cause of the fault and determine the estimated time for restoration (ETTR).” “In the meantime, internet traffic is being rerouted through alternate international links to minimise the impact and ensure service continuity to the greatest extent possible,” the PTA said. “PTA remains in close coordination with the concerned stakeholders and will continue to monitor the situation to facilitate the earliest possible restoration of normal internet services across the country,” it added.
Submarine cable fault disrupts Internet services
Published on: July 3, 2026 10:13 AM