
Internet users across multiple cities reported widespread outages on Monday, causing significant disruptions and connectivity issues on social media.
According to the outage tracking website Downdetector.com, 89% of users experienced problems with PTCL’s internet service, while Connect users reported a 100% outage.

Major online platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook, were severely affected, with users reporting slow speeds and difficulties accessing these applications. WhatsApp, in particular, was largely unusable, with over 70% of users struggling to send messages, especially voice messages.
Some users speculated that slow internet and social media platforms disruptions were the result of a firewall being installed by the government to monitor and keep check on users.

The cause of the internet slowdown remains unclear with no official communication from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Users are anxiously awaiting updates and a resolution. When Gadinsider reached out to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for an update on the internet issues in Pakistan, the spokesperson simply responded, "No."