Internet services across Pakistan have slowed down following damage to multiple submarine cables near the Yemeni coast, officials confirmed on Friday.
Federal Secretary Zarar Hashim said that four to five cables were cut in the region, with two of them directly linked to Pakistan. The disruption has significantly reduced the country’s internet speed and stability, affecting both individual users and businesses. He added that while repair efforts are already underway, restoring the cables could take four to five weeks because of the complexity of undersea operations.
Authorities have assured that alternate routes are being used to redirect internet traffic, which has slightly eased the pressure, but connectivity remains unstable. Users nationwide continue to face delays in browsing, streaming, and online communication, with many businesses reporting interruptions in their daily operations.
Experts explain that submarine cables form the backbone of global internet connectivity, and any disruption can lead to widespread service issues. Pakistan, being heavily reliant on these links, is particularly vulnerable to such outages. Officials urged the public to remain patient, emphasizing that international teams are working around the clock to fix the cables and restore full service as soon as possible
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