85% Telecom Sites Rapidly Restored in Flood-Hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Excellent news from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa! Within a swift 48-hour period, an impressive 85% of telecom sites affected by recent floods and cloudbursts have been successfully restored. This rapid recovery was confirmed by sources within the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

The natural disaster had initially caused significant damage to over 200 telecom towers, leading to widespread communication disruption, especially in critical areas like Swat, Buner, and Shangla.

Responding immediately, the PTA teamed up with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to launch extensive restoration efforts. Their coordinated actions quickly brought most communication systems back online, re-establishing essential connectivity crucial for both residents and emergency services.

PTA teams swiftly deployed to the affected regions, conducting on-ground assessments and holding crucial meetings with local administration officials. These collaborations were key in coordinating relief and restoration activities. The rapid response and technical prowess demonstrated by the teams earned praise from local authorities and political leaders.

Efforts are actively continuing to restore the remaining telecom sites. The PTA reaffirms its commitment to working closely with CMOs to achieve complete recovery as swiftly as possible, ensuring full services are restored with minimal ongoing disruption for users.

Furthermore, as a gesture of support for the flood-affected communities, CMOs are currently offering free on-net voice calls in the impacted areas. The PTA will maintain close monitoring of telecom services in these regions, committed to providing timely updates and keeping the public well-informed.