PTA has urged urgent action against repeated fiber cuts in Chitral, warning that damaged telecom lines are causing major connectivity disruptions and affecting essential digital services.
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PTA Calls for Action Over Repeated Fiber Cuts in Chitral
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has called for urgent action to stop repeated fiber optic cable cuts in Chitral. These cuts are causing frequent internet and mobile service disruptions in the region.
Single Fiber Line Causing Problems
Officials say Chitral depends on a single main fiber optic line for telecom services. This makes the system weak. Even small damage during construction or repair work leads to major service outages.
Because of this, people in the area often face long internet and mobile network breaks, which affect daily life.
Construction Work Behind the Issue
PTA has said that unplanned digging and ongoing construction projects are the main reasons for fiber damage. Lack of coordination between telecom companies, government departments, and agencies like the National Highway Authority is making the problem worse.
Many times, underground cables are cut during road or development work due to poor planning.
Need for Better Coordination
The authority has asked all departments to work together before starting any construction in sensitive areas. It also suggested better route planning and protection of underground fiber lines.
PTA stressed that proper coordination is necessary to keep internet services stable in remote areas like Chitral.
Impact on People
Frequent service breaks are affecting education, healthcare, banking, and business activities. Local people say they depend heavily on internet and mobile services for daily tasks.
Experts also suggest building extra fiber routes and improving infrastructure so the network does not depend on a single line.
PTA’s Statement
PTA has said it is committed to improving telecom services across Pakistan. The authority will continue to monitor the situation and work on long-term solutions for stable connectivity in Chitral.
