Communication Services Hit After Telecom Infrastructure Damaged in Balochistan
A telecom tower providing PTCL landline, DSL internet, and Ufone mobile services was attacked in Balochistan’s Harnai district, causing extensive damage to the infrastructure and disrupting communication services in several nearby areas.
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The incident left residents and businesses without reliable telephone, internet, and mobile connectivity, affecting daily communication, online activities, and emergency services in the remote region. Authorities said the outage has impacted multiple localities that depend on the tower for essential connectivity.
Technical teams have begun assessing the damage and are working to restore PTCL, DSL, and Ufone services. However, officials have not announced when services will be fully restored or identified those responsible for the attack, while investigations into the incident continue.
