Overview

• Maintenance is scheduled to start around 11:00 a.m. local time on October 14 and may run for up to 18 hours.
• The work targets a faulty repeater on one of PTCL’s submarine cables within an international system.
• PTCL has cautioned users to expect slow or intermittent connectivity during the window and has apologized for the inconvenience.
• Geo News reports there will be no nationwide shutdown, countering viral social media claims of a full blackout.
• The company says it is taking steps to minimize impact, with reporting warning that businesses, financial services, education, and media could see delays.