Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has restored the communication services in flood-hit Chitral area. Despite heavy rains and challenging weather conditions, PTCL special teams have worked diligently during Eid holidays to connect the affected areas, restoring landline, broadband and wireless internet services.
Imran Janjua, General Manager, Public Outreach and Corporate Communications, PTCL while briefing the media said, "More than 50 percent of our exchanges and technical infrastructure in Chitral has been damaged in recent rains and floods. With the hard work of teams on ground, most of our services have been restored. Few affected customers will be restored in the next 2 to 3 days. Despite electricity outrages, PTCL is running the services sites with backup power and transporting fuel on mules and horses."-PR