Prolonged network blackouts deepen crisis in South Waziristan

South Waziristan [Pakistan], March 29 (ANI): Persistent mobile and internet outages in Lower South Waziristan have disrupted daily life for over two months, leaving residents struggling with communication breakdowns and growing economic and educational setbacks.

Users of major telecom services have complained of weak or completely unavailable signals, along with recurring internet shutdowns. The disruptions have affected a wide cross-section of society, including students, traders, journalists and small business owners who depend heavily on digital connectivity, as reported by Dawn.