ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT has sought an explanation from Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Hafiz Rehman, regarding the ongoing nationwide social media disruption.

The committee, chaired by Amin ul Haq, has asked Rehman to provide reasons behind the disruption in social media services.

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The committee has also requested details about the nationwide internet service disruption and weak mobile signals. The Attorney General of Pakistan has also been invited to the committee’s meeting, scheduled for August 21 at the Parliament House.

Internet services are currently down across Pakistan, with the exact cause of the disruption yet to be identified.