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Meta has announced a significant maintenance check, starting at 1 AM on December 11 and continuing until 1 PM on December 12. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) customers have begun receiving SMS notifications warning of potential service degradations for Meta-owned platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads. The alerts attribute the issue to scheduled maintenance by Meta, set to occur from 1:00 AM on December 11, 2025, to 1:00 PM on December 12, 2025. Some users have already noticed slower loading times on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
The PTCL message reads:
“Meta will be conducting maintenance activity from 1 AM on 11 Dec to 1 PM on 12 Dec. You may experience degradation on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other Meta services. Inconvenience is regretted.”
What This Means for Users
Intermittent service disruptions can have a significant impact on businesses and communication in Pakistan. Many freelancers and small businesses rely on platforms like Meta for daily operations and client interactions. Outages can lead to lost productivity, revenue, and strained business relationships.
In a country where a large portion of the workforce depends on online connectivity, transparency about service disruptions is essential. Without clear information, businesses struggle to adapt, highlighting the need for dependable communication channels crucial for success.
