PTA confirms Pakistan internet services restored nationwide
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) submarine cable has been fully restored after a technical issue disrupted connectivity across the country.
According to the PTA internet update, all internet traffic has now normalized, and internet restored operations have resumed nationwide.
The disruption had affected Pakistan internet services since Thursday night, causing slow speeds and connectivity issues for users in different parts of the country.
Many businesses, students, freelancers, and remote workers experienced difficulties accessing online platforms during the outage.
Officials said the restoration of the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) submarine cable has
resolved the fault responsible for the disruption.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announces that the fault affecting the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system has been rectified. The submarine cable is now fully operational, and internet services across Pakistan have been restored to normal… pic.twitter.com/ScJUlF12wv
— PTA (@PTAofficialpk) July 3, 2026
The PTA internet update confirmed that all internet traffic is now flowing normally and that Pakistan internet services are operating without any major issues.
PTA added that users should now experience stable connectivity as the internet restored process has been completed successfully.
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The authority thanked internet service providers and technical teams for their efforts in restoring services as quickly as possible.
The PTA internet update also reassured users that the restoration of the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) submarine cable has brought internet restored status across the country, allowing people to access websites, online classes, banking services, and digital platforms without interruptions.
