http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_8-7-2003_pg7_4 Daily Times July 9 2003 LAHORE: Internet services in Pakistan were suspended at 3.40 pm creating a crisis-like situation in newspaper offices and business circles all over the country.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd., informed the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) later at 5.10 that it was facing severe power failure at ITMC Karachi and the maintenance team were busy in restoring the service. PTCL.s Crisis Management Centre Karachi said that satellite links had broken down due to heavy rains and a storm. Reminded that a link could be established through the Islamabad earth station, they said that the Islamabad station was only used for voice. The Internet connection could not be established till late at night.
