Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has successfully connected Pakistan to Africa-1 Submarine Cable System, which marks a significant development in the country’s digital infrastructure.
This high capacity cable system capable of transferring large amounts of data has been linked to PTCL’s exchange in Karachi, ensuring faster and more reliable international connection.
The Africa-1 cable system spans 10,000 kilometers and integrates the latest digital technologies. It will connect Pakistan to strategically important locations, including Saudi -Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, France, Kenya and Djibouti.
Syed Muhammad Shoaib, PTCL’s Group Vice President of International Business, emphasized that this initiative is in accordance with Pakistan’s ‘Digital Vision 2030’.
He said, “We are obliged to bridge the digital gap, promote innovation across different sectors and strengthen the country’s economy. The Africa-1 cable system will play a key role in improving internet speed, reliability and global connection.”
The Africa-1 cable system is expected to be operational at the beginning of 2026, which provides world-class Internet services to Pakistan businesses and consumers.
