Nationwide internet slowdown hits social media and online work
Internet services across Pakistan have slowed down significantly, causing widespread disruptions in social media usage and online work, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Sunday.
According to the report, popular platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have either been suspended or are operating at reduced speeds, leaving users frustrated with limited access.
Reports indicate that the slowdown began on Saturday night and continues to affect internet services, including PTCL and Google, disrupting both personal communication and professional tasks.
Users have particularly struggled with downloading content on WhatsApp.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to issue a statement explaining the cause of the outage.
The reasons behind the disruptions remain unclear, adding to public frustration as the country faces ongoing internet reliability challenges.