Internet Down Across Pakistan – Here’s What’s Causing It [Updated]

Update: “We are currently facing data connectivity challenge on our PTCL and Ufone services. Our Teams are diligently working to restore the services as quickly as possible. We regret any inconvenience caused,” a PTCL spokesperson officially informed ProPakistani.


Internet users across Pakistan are experiencing widespread connectivity issues following an outage at an upstream service provider. The disruption, likely due to flooding across the nation, has affected several major internet service providers, including PTCL, Ufone and Nayatel, all of which have confirmed service interruptions.

According to an official statement from Nayatel, the disruption stems from a technical fault in the network of an upstream provider responsible for carrying internet traffic into the country. As a result, end users in various regions are facing slow browsing speeds, increased latency, and in some cases, complete loss of connectivity.

Users have reported difficulties accessing websites and online services throughout the day. Outage tracking platform DownDetector has also registered a significant spike in complaints related to internet access across multiple regions.

While service providers have acknowledged the issue, there is currently no official timeline for full restoration. Technical teams are working with upstream partners to resolve the problem and restore stable internet access.


  • جس ملک میں ہر ادارے پہ خلائی مخلوق کا سایہ ھو وہاں کچھ بھی نہی ھو سکتا سوائے ماتم کے

  • I noticed its mostly the Pakistnai websites or apps that are affected.. specially those app whose data is located on Pakistani servers. e.g. nayatel webste is opening fine, but cant login… netbanking apps are a mess as well.

  • Never in my wildest imagination did I think I would witness PTCL—once a symbol of national pride, innovation, and reliability—fall to such a disheartening level. There was a time when it soared like a flying horse, untamed and full of promise, leading the telecommunications landscape with strength and ambition. It stood tall as a pioneer, connecting homes, families, and dreams across the country.

    But now… what remains of that once-mighty force is a shadow of its former self. It limps forward like a tired, forgotten snail—slow, indifferent, and painfully unresponsive. The brilliance has faded, the passion is lost, and the service—once cherished—has become a source of daily frustration.

    How did we come to this? How did a beacon of progress become a tale of decline? It is not just disappointing—it is heartbreaking. For those of us who grew up trusting PTCL, relying on it, celebrating its milestones… this downfall feels personal.

    Alas, to see a giant stumble and not rise again is one of the saddest sights of all.

  • The dilemma is that non of these major service providers care to inform million of their users about the outage of internet and mobile service for hours which is highly unprofessional as users are left to only guess what might have happened.

  • The dilemma is that non of these major service providers care to inform million of their users about the outage of the internet and mobile service for hours which is highly unprofessional as users are left to guess what might have happened.

  • not just internet services, the banking apps are also down. i don’t think they even know themselves what caused this. typical pakistanis.

  • Yeah, ptcl not working in Samanabad and Gulshan-e-Ravi Lahore too. Luckily, StormFiber is working.

  • It’s a miracle our IT section is still growing. Even if ISP’s in this Country are shite.

  • True foodpanda after 2 hours cancelled order due to service and connectivity problems in Islamabad

  • Ptcl not working in sabzazar marghzar colony how long will it take for resolving the issue…

  • Sites are not opening like tiktok Shopify but Google is opening also not even VPN is connecting mine is Stormfiber

  • Fun fact

    This is why cash is king. Cash doesn’t require internet. Your bs about payment systems and cashless means nothing

  • Seriously! I mean you think you can say and people should believe you! I am actually amazed how obtuse you are! Or should I say down right idiot! Internet cables are not exactly lying bare on the ground!! Or internet is not transported on vehicles like trucks or tankers or bumpers that one would believe is the reason.

    If you don’t know say it…. Don’t comjecture! I am pretty sure you know the reason but can not write it in black and white, for fear of persecution!! Third empire… Am I right?


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