8月31日, 由于国际海底电缆断层导致互联网减速, 巴基斯坦的WhessApp和Instagram用户因国际海底电缆断层导致服务严重中断。 On August 31, WhatsApp and Instagram users in Pakistan experienced significant service disruptions due to internet slowdowns attributed to international submarine cable faults.

8月31日,巴基斯坦的“WhessApp”和“Instagram”用户面临严重的服务中断,Instagram报告一小时内有86次中断。 On August 31, WhatsApp and Instagram users in Pakistan faced significant service disruptions, with Instagram reporting 86 outages in one hour. 网络供应商Zong和PTCL也遇到问题。 Network providers Zong and PTCL also experienced issues. 巴基斯坦电信局(PTA)将互联网持续放缓归因于国际海底电缆的故障,预计到10月初将进行修理。 The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) attributes ongoing internet slowdowns to faults in international submarine cables, with repairs expected by early October. 数字权利专家建议政府测试防火墙, Digital rights experts suggest government testing of a firewall, a claim the administration denies.