Kabul [ Afghanistan ], October 1 (ANI): Internet and telecom services were restored in Afghanistan on Wednesday after a 72-hour nationwide blackout, though residents reported slow speeds, technical restrictions and concerns over future sudden disruptions, Tolo News reported.

The blackout, which began on Monday evening under senior leadership orders, caused severe disruption across the country.

Schools, offices and businesses struggled to operate without internet, while banking systems, customs offices, money exchanges and airports were also heavily affected.

Flights in and out of Kabul were suspended, and trade slowed to a near standstill.

Residents in provinces including Herat, Kandahar and Kabul confirmed that fibre optic and mobile networks had come back online, but said

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