Overview

• Maintenance is slated to start around 11 a.m. Pakistan Standard Time on October 14 and could run for up to 18 hours.
• Users are advised to expect reduced speeds and intermittent access to international services during the work window.
• PTCL says traffic will be rerouted to alternate paths to limit disruption, though some degradation may still occur.
• Telecom officials anticipate full restoration after repair and testing late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
• Pakistan’s international connectivity relies on submarine systems including SEA-ME-WE 4 and 5, IMEWE, AAE-1 and PEACE, with past slowdowns in 2021 and 2023 highlighting the network’s sensitivity to such work.