Residents in various parts of South Waziristan, including Wana, Birmal, Tanai, Azam Warsak, and Kalotai, grappled with significant communication issues due to disrupted mobile network signals for the past two months. These persistent problems have affected daily life, hindered business activities, and disrupted children’s education in the region.

Locals reported to Dawn that both mobile connectivity and internet services have been unreliable across several areas. Over the last two months, mobile signals have been either extremely weak or completely absent in large parts of the district, complicating communications.

Furthermore, the internet service has also been suffering from prolonged slowdowns. Internet users expressed difficulty sending messages, accessing online platforms, and conducting digital transactions due to the low speeds and unstable connectivity.

The impact of these communication issues extends beyond mere inconvenience, affecting the economic and educational activities in the community. The residents have urged relevant authorities to take immediate notice of their plight and ensure the provision of reliable mobile and internet services in the district.

Attempts to reach officials for comment were made, but no response was received, Dawn reported. The locals continue to wait for a resolution while their daily routines and opportunities remain severely hampered by these technological challenges.