A significant internet disruption hit Pakistan on Tuesday evening, severely impacting connectivity nationwide. According to global internet observatory NetBlocks, national internet access dropped to just 20% of normal levels.
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a major disruption to internet connectivity across #Pakistan with high impact to backbone operator PTCL; overall national connectivity is down to 20% of ordinary levels 📉 pic.twitter.com/BbS1NSdivM
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) August 19, 2025
"Metrics show a major disruption to internet connectivity across Pakistan with high impact to backbone operator PTCL; overall national connectivity is down to 20% of ordinary levels," NetBlocks reported in a post on X.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited also shared a statement on X regarding the outage, saying, "We are currently facing data connectivity challenges on our PTCL and Ufone services. Our Teams are diligently working to restore the services as quickly as possible. We regret any inconvenience caused."
Dear Customers,
— PTCL (@PTCLOfficial) August 19, 2025
We are currently facing data connectivity challenges on our PTCL and Ufone services. Our Teams are diligently working to restore the services as quickly as possible. We regret any inconvenience caused.
The outage began late in the evening and affected multiple regions across the country. The disruption hindered business operations, banking transactions, and routine communication, triggering widespread concern and frustration on social media.
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