Pakistan, July 4 -- Internet services across Pakistan have returned to normal after a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system was repaired, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Friday.

PTA said on Thursday that it was monitoring disruption to internet traffic caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system, warning that some users may experience intermittent degradation in internet services.

In a statement, the PTA said the submarine cable is now "fully operational," and internet services nationwide have been restored to normal operating capacity.

The regulator said it remained in close coordination with Transworld Associates (TWA) throughout the disruption...