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Updated At : 02:15 PM Mar 29, 2026 IST
South Waziristan [Pakistan], March 29 (ANI): Persistent mobile and internet outages in Lower South Waziristan have disrupted daily life for more than two months, leaving residents with severe communication breakdowns and mounting economic and educational losses.
Users of major telecom networks report weak or absent signals and repeated internet shutdowns. The disruptions have hit students, traders, journalists and small business owners who rely on connectivity for learning, transactions and reporting, Dawn reported.
Members of the Wazir tribe said areas such as Wana and Birmal tehsils have faced prolonged unreliable mobile coverage. Internet access has been inconsistent, frequently going offline for long periods. The worst-affected localities include Spin, Tanai, Azam Warsak, Ghowa Khowah, Dabkot, Sholam and Raghzai, where basic communication has become nearly impossible.
Students cannot attend online classes, submit assignments or access study materials, raising fears of lasting academic setbacks. Traders and business owners report financial losses from interrupted communications, stalled transactions and difficulties coordinating with clients and suppliers. Journalists say limited connectivity has hampered reporting and further isolated these remote tribal areas.
Residents have appealed to the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to restore services, warning that prolonged outages could inflict long-term damage on the region’s economy and education. Authorities have not offered an official explanation or timeline for restoring services, fueling public frustration and urgent demands for action, Dawn added. (ANI)
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