Pakistan: Internet service disruptions occurring nationwide as of Aug. 19

Event

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is investigating ongoing nationwide internet disruptions Aug. 19. Broadband and mobile internet service disruptions, as well as television service disruptions by various providers, are occurring as of the afternoon; call services may also be affected. Impacted providers include the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL), NayaTEL, Stromfiber, Telenor, and Ufone services. PTCL has cited adverse weather as the cause of the disruptions; it is unclear when services will normalize

Business disruptions are possible for companies that use internet services for their operations.

Advice

Plan for prolonged internet outages and possible business disruptions. Consider alternative modes of communication, such as satellite connections, for critical business operations.