{"id":117427,"date":"2024-12-24T16:19:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T11:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=117427"},"modified":"2024-12-24T16:19:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T11:19:54","slug":"pta-shares-update-on-2africa-submarine-cable-system-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/latest-technology-news\/pta-shares-update-on-2africa-submarine-cable-system-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"PTA shares update on 2Africa Submarine Cable System in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 :Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has made significant strides in enhancing international connectivity through the facilitation of Transworld Associate (TWA), the landing partner of the 2Africa Submarine cable for Pakistan.<br \/>\nAccording to a news release of PTA, as one of the world\u2019s largest submarine cable systems, the 2Africa cable spans 45,000 kilometres and connects 46 locations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. 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