PTCL restores communication links in quake-hit areas

Islamabad
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has restored the communication services in earthquake-hit areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, says a press release.
An earthquake with epicenter in Hindukush struck major parts of Pakistan and also affected technical infrastructure and communication links. PTCL responded proactively to this national calamity and its dedicated teams on ground through their round the clock efforts and hard work, restored most of the communication services in Shangla, Upper Dir and adjacent affected areas. Also, its medical units were mobilised to facilitate the affected people by setting up free medical camps.
Syed Mazhar Hussain, PTCL Chief Human Resource Officer, said, “PTCL stands with the nation in this hour of grief and is fully cognizant of its responsibilities. Our doctors and medical staff are actively involved in examining the earthquake affected people and providing them complete treatment and medication.”
Muhammad Nasrullah, PTCL Chief Business Operations Officer, while appreciating the quick restoration undertaken by PTCL teams said, “At PTCL our top priority was to restore communication services as soon as possible, to connect the affected people to the rest of the country and making relief and rehabilitation efforts more effective and smooth.”
“Our dedicated teams are working round the clock to keep the vital communication links active in this natural calamity,” Nasrullah added.