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Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan contacted PERN for information regarding exact routing paths. Mr. Jawad from PERN-HEC also pointed out that currently PERN relies on PIE network infrastructure for inter-city communication. However they are laying their own infrastructure (cable, routers) and will be able to use their own dedicated links within 4-7 months. PIE usually forwards traffic through Karachi for now. This means that traffic to Quetta goes via Karachi (as also indicated by our traceroute). It must be noted that PERN is a federated environment connecting all major universities of Pakistan. It must also be noted that the intra-city routes are mostly dedicated. Though all three PingER nodes of NUST-SEECS are connected via Nayatel.
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