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PTCL announced a 36-hour slowdown of Meta services due to maintenance, but Meta has not confirmed this and warns of possible phishing scams.

PTCL repaired a key undersea cable repeater improving internet speed, but some areas still experience slow service amid rising demand and cost concerns.

Pakistan faces an 18-hour nationwide internet slowdown and partial outages due to planned submarine cable maintenance affecting PTCL and other ISPs.

PTCL's acquisition of Telenor Pakistan has been approved by CCP and is under PTA review, with potential conditions on tower management and service quality.

PTCL's acquisition of Telenor Pakistan is progressing through regulatory reviews focusing on competition, service quality, and tower consolidation, with final approvals expected by year-end.

PTCL has officially been approved to acquire Telenor Pakistan, aiming to improve telecom services, coverage, and innovation nationwide.

PTCL confirmed nationwide WhatsApp call disruptions and is working with Meta to fix the issue.

PTCL and Mercantile launched the iPhone 17 in Pakistan with extended warranty, insurance, exclusive data bundles, and promotional giveaways.

CCP fined PTCL and other LDI operators Rs. 50 crore for anti-competitive cartel practices and is enforcing compliance in Pakistan's telecom sector.

The Senate IT Committee criticized the Ministry of IT for withholding PTCL Board member details and demanded transparency on their roles and remuneration.

Submarine cable cuts near Saudi Arabia caused internet slowdowns across Pakistan, with PTCL working on repairs and alternative routes.

PTCL has refused to undergo a mandated audit despite Supreme Court orders and government committee concerns, citing ownership and privatization clauses.

A technical fault at an upstream provider, possibly due to flooding, has caused widespread internet outages affecting PTCL and other ISPs across Pakistan.

PTCL experienced localized internet outages in Islamabad on August 19, 2025, causing connectivity issues for users without an official statement yet.

PTCL suffered a nationwide internet outage disrupting millions of users and multiple ISPs, impacting key sectors and ongoing connectivity.

The Competition Commission of Pakistan is scrutinizing PTCL's proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, seeking more details on funding and business plans amid competition concerns.

PTCL Flash Fiber provides high-speed, fiber-optic internet packages with unlimited data (subject to fair usage), free Wi-Fi modem, and entertainment apps, available in select areas of Pakistan.

PTCL offers various unlimited broadband and wireless internet packages in 2025 with extensive coverage and additional services across Pakistan.

Pakistan's parliamentary committee challenged PTCL on unauthorized property sales and CEO absence, discussed a new secure messaging app, internet suspensions in Panjgur, and delays in tech training programs.

PTCL Group teams up with Mercantile and Yellostone to offer exclusive iPhone 16 bundles with extended warranty, insurance, and telecom benefits in Pakistan.