Peshawar Faces Week-Long Mobile Service Outage Amid Severe Loadshedding

PESHAWAR: Residents and traders in Peshawar have endured a week without mobile network service, exacerbated by daily power loadshedding lasting up to 16 hours. Areas including the walled city, GT Road, Hashtnagri, Charsadda Road, Warsak Road, Dalazak Road, University Road, and Hayatabad have reported a complete absence of mobile signals, severely disrupting daily life.

Local residents expressed frustration over the situation, highlighting the challenges faced in communication and business operations. “We are cut off from essential services and unable to contact family or conduct trade effectively,” stated a local shopkeeper. The ongoing power crisis has compounded the issue, leaving many without reliable access to electricity or mobile connectivity.

This prolonged outage raises significant concerns about the impact on local businesses and the economy. With traders unable to communicate with suppliers or customers, the economic repercussions could be severe, particularly for small businesses that rely heavily on mobile transactions. The situation also highlights the urgent need for improvements in infrastructure and energy management in the region.

Authorities are expected to address the issue in upcoming meetings, with calls for immediate action to restore mobile services and manage power loadshedding more effectively. Residents are hopeful for a swift resolution to alleviate the ongoing disruptions.