PTCL expanding network of its bill collection points

Press Release: To facilitate its customers Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has further expanded the network of its bill collection points.

To this end PTCL has collaborated with Ufone to ensure that all PTCL customers can now also avail the facility to pay their PTCL bills at any Ufone outlets including Ufone franchise, UShop and Service Centers.

Hamid Farooq, SEVP – Business Development PTCL said that this arrangement has been done to further facilitate all PTCL customers of Fixed line, Broadband and EVO for payment of their monthly bills. PTCL is continuously looking at ways to enhance customer facilitation in its endeavor to provide better customer service.

Pak Telecom import declines by 3.2 % due to duties on Mobile Phones

APP: Telecom imports of country are showing negative trend and declined about 3.2% in quarter ending Dec 2010, mainly due to decline in cellular mobile handsets.

However, the other equipments imports increased in the same quarter by about 11.3%, according to a report issued by Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA).

wi-tribe unveiled the re-launch of its brand at its 2nd Anniversary

Celebrating its second year of successful operations in Pakistan, wi-tribe unveiled the re-launch of its brand with a new identity and a refreshed brand concept at a very interesting thematic press launch ceremony held at a local hotel.

The re-branding initiative moves away from wi-tribe’s previous tagline “online with no line” to “create your own world”, promising a deeper, more profound consumer relationship by providing a more exciting experience from Pakistan’s no.1 broadband company.

Cyber Blue Team - Chinese military cyber-warfare team

The 30-member "Cyber Blue Team" will carry out "cyber-warfare drills."

Cyber attacks have become an international problem affecting both civilian and military areas around the globe.

In order to cope up with this problem China s military has set up an elite Internet security task force tasked with fending off cyber attacks. The 30-member "Cyber Blue Team" will carry out "cyber-warfare drills."

Nokia C1-01 - Price / Specifications / Review

Nokia, has announced the launch of an affordable mobile Phone, Nokia C1-01 in Pakistani market. The exciting features of this phone is FM recording (you can record from FM transmission) and its 32 GB memory expansion. The Nokia C1-01 supports 32 GB memory expansion with micro SD card.

C1-01 fits well in the budget of an average person and comes with features like Camera, Radio, Bluetooth, USB connectivity.

Ufone Ladies package - Member Banao Offer

Ufone brings a referral program, named as "Member Banao Offer", for its users, a chance to get 100 guaranteed minutes absolutely free, cash prizes and amazing gift hampers from Nishat Linen, Stylo and Haier electronics through lucky draw worth hundreds of thousands of Rupees.

All you have to do is to convince someone to switch to Ufone Lady’s Package from other networks.

PTCL Announces 6 Lack Broadband Customers in 1,000 Cities

While celebrating its 4th anniversary for broadband DSL services, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) today announced that it has crossed 600,000 mark for broadband internet customers in over 1,000 cities.

Some 200 cities and around 200,000 customers out of above mentioned figures came through USF provided subsidy.

Cellular International Traffic reaches 3.4 bln minutes in 6 months

App: The cellular international traffic of Pakistan has reached a record high with 3.4 billion minutes registered during first six months of current fiscal year, showing 22 % increase as compared to previous year.

The last two quarters of previous financial year recorded with 2.8 billion minutes which shows increasing trend, thereby establishing the fact that mobile usage is increasingly becoming the preferred medium of communication for inbound and outbound calls to Pakistan.

Warid offers 10 Paisa per Min & 1000 Free Minutes through LBC

Warid introduces a new low-priced SIM for subscribers in the Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala regions.

The SIM comes with 1,000 free minutes i.e. 100 free On-Net minutes on the first recharge every month during the first 10 months of SIM activation.

Warid had earlier jumped into location based charging (LBC) with the launch of it’s LBC service in three regions, Faisalabad, Multan and Gujranwala.

Soneri Bank signs MoU with Microsoft Pakistan

Soneri Bank Limited recently entered into an agreement with Microsoft Pakistan. The ceremony took place at the Soneri Bank Central office in Karachi.

The Microsoft Enterprise Agreement will enable Soneri Bank to use Microsoft Virtualization, Unified Communication, System Management, Windows client and Portal software technology.

Ufone Futura Mobile Phone with PTCL EVO broadband

Ufone in collaboration with PTCL, Today Introduces Futura, Pakistan’s first Dual Mode GSM + EVDO converged technology mobile handset phone.

With built-in 3G EVO connection, Ufone Futura offers Live streaming at lightning speed.

This incredible device can also be used as an EVDO modem. Simply connect your phone to your PC/Laptop to feel the EVDO thrust and get instant downloads of your favorite movies or songs from anywhere on the World Wide Web. Ufone Futura will use PTCL’s EVO network for data services.

Mobilink Jazz: 7 Days 7 Offers

Mobilink has come up with first of its kind bundled offer for whole week, with different kind of services and incentives for each day of the week.

Now, all Jazz customers can shake away the Monday blues with FREE Minutes and SMS on every international call.

JS Bank launches Visa Debit Card

JS Bank Limited, one of the growing banks in Pakistan, announced the launch of its JS Bank Visa Debit Card in a ceremony held at JS Bank head office, Karachi, says a press release.

Kalim ur Rahman, President & CEO, and Kamran Jafar, Group Head Retail Banking, were present on the occasion along with the senior management of the Bank.

ESOLPK Won Web Application Development Project from PictureNOMICS

ESOLPK Web and Services Division has won “Information & Search Engine Website Design” Project from PICTURENOMICS.

PICTURENOMICS is a unique photojournalism studio located in Massachusetts, it covers special event with great professionalism and detail, capturing everlasting moments .They cover Weddings, Corporate events, Portraiture and more. To view their portfolio visit website picturenomics.com

PTCL’s Evo Wi-Fi connects multiple users

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) 3G Evo Wi-Fi Cloud allows up to five online devices to work simultaneously, a statement said on Tuesday.

The 3G Evo Wi-Fi is a pocket sized, sleek and powerful device that creates a wireless local area network, which can support up to five Wi-Fi devices such as laptops, smart phones, cameras, gaming devices, and multimedia players to connect simultaneously.

Pak Emirates Telecom and PTCL open franchise at Makro

Pak Emirates Telecom and Wireless in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) inaugurated first franchise outlet at Makro Saddar, Karachi.

A statement Monday said the collaboration would offer various sales and branding opportunities to telecom customers.

It said the Pak Emirates Telecom and Wireless has entered into an exclusive franchise agreement with PTCL to open one-stop shops at Makro Habib Pakistan stores in Karachi and Lahore.

MCB Chooses Logica's HotScan payments filtering solution

Logica today announced that MCB Bank Limited has selected and successfully implemented its payments filtering solution, HotScan.

MCB is now using HotScan to monitor and filter its SWIFT messages in Pakistan. MCB is the fourth largest bank in Pakistan.

It has a customer base of approximately four million and a nationwide distribution network of over 1,100 branches and over 450 ATMs in the market.

Ufone Introduced Yearly SMS Package at Rs. 666

Once again Ufone introduces an SMS bundle offer which provides lowest SMS rates to any network.

This time Ufone introduces Yearly SMS Package, for the first time in Pakistan, Now Offers Unlimited SMS to any network for just Rs. 666 only.

PTCL’s One Stop Shops

PTCL gives high priority to customer care and is constantly endeavouring to provide its valued customers quality care and support, says a Press release.

The One Stop Shops were established in 2008 with the goal of facilitating PTCL’s valued customers in every type of service related assistance such as billing adjustments, fault rectification, new service requests, duplicate bills, billing instalments and payments - all under one roof.

Warid Telecom Marks Six Years of Business Excellence

Abu Dhabi & Singtel (Singapore Telecommunications) groups company, Warid Telecom Pakistan marked its sixth year of business excellence in Pakistan. The mobile operator entered the market on May, 23rd, 2005. It has a name in the market that indicates quality and reliability.

Samsung E2232 DUOS - Price / Specifications / Review

Samsung E2232 (also known as Samsung E2232 Duos) is the latest mobile phone from Samsung Pakistan. E2232 Duos is a low bodget / mid-range mobile phone with Samsung's Original Dual SIM Technology (Both SIMs works at the same time).

The New Samsung E2232 DUOS mobile phone is an affordable Dual SIM mobile, with dual stand-by, in Pakistan. It features like a 1.77 inch TFT display, 3.5mm standard audio-jack, VGA camera, MP3 player, FM Radio, internal memory and support external memory by micro SD card.

E2232 Duos also supports Bluetooth, WAP and USB data connectivity and powered by standard battery.

Free Minutes and SMS for New Ufone Customers

With this new sales promotion, Ufone is offering 10,000 all network SMS and up to 1000 minutes for all those connections purchased between 20 May 2011 to 30 June 2011.

Validity for free minutes is 7 day.

Validity for SMS is 10 days.

Free minutes will be transferred to customers account after 30 days of SIM activation.

Goverment to curb Gray Traffic in Pakistan

A high level meeting was held in the Ministry of Interior under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Interior, Senator A. Rehman Malik to examine the ways and means to curb Gray Traffic in Pakistan.

The public has beeen advised that if they get any international call being terminated into their mobile or land line through a local number it, should immediately be reported to the telephone numbers

(i) PTA 080055055
(ii) NCMC:051-9211224
(iii) Director FIA: 051-9267250.

The information of the informer shall be kept secret.

China piracy caused billions to US

Chinese piracy of US software cost American businesses billions.

Chinese piracy of US software and a wide range of other intellectual property cost American businesses an estimated $48 billion in 2009.

More than $26 billion of the losses came from the information and service sector and more than $18 billion came from the high-tech and heavy manufacturing sector.

Telenor brings Nokia E7 at less price with Free GPRS

Telenor has jumped into smartphone race, now offering Nokia E7, a high-end smartphone, at slightly lesser price in Pakistan.

Nokia E7 from Telenor is not network locked. Also you get 12 months Nokia warranty with this phone.

Telenor is also offering free internet with this phone.

Mobile internet will be given for three months with a monthly data limit of 45MB

Sony faces another hack attack

Sony is under the gun once again as Hackers targeted So-net Entertainment of Sony Corp.

Another unit of Sony Corp. has come under attack from hackers and this time it’s a mobile Internet service provider in Japan called So-net Entertainment Corp.

So-net said that someone gained improper access to user accounts and successfully used so-called "So-net points" to obtain goods worth about $1,225.

Jazz Combo International Dialing - Special Rates for Saudi Arabia & UAE

Jazz has introduced the best ever IDD rates for Saudi Arabia & UAE.

With Jazz Combo IDD Offer, Now, Mobilink Jazz customers can call these most frequently called destinations i.e. Saudi Arabia & UAE at Rs. 4.95 per 30 sec and stay connected with their loved ones.

The offer will be available on all Jazz packages

Ufone Baat Cheet Service - discuss with people all around Pakistan

Ufone brings another exciting service Ufone Baat Cheet Service, now you can have one-on-one discussions on your topics of interest with people all around Pakistan.

Your number will not be displayed to the person you are chatting with on Ufone Baat Cheet Service.

Ufone USinger - Record Songs in your own voice

Take a song, get lyrics sent to you from Ufone and record it in your own voice with USinger!

That’s right, with Ufone’s brand new mobile karaoke service, USinger, you can record and listen to your favorite songs in your own voice mixed with its background music to make a perfect musical track.

PTA has initiated intelligent blocking from May 18th 2011

In a comprehensive effort to register the SIMs against CNICs of the actual users, PTA has initiated intelligent blocking from May 18th 2011 where 0.875 million left over targeted mobile connections has been blocked as a first batch.

The process of intelligent blocking shall be completed in four weeks where same number of mobile connections i.e. 0.875 million shall be blocked on weekly basis thus bringing total no of SIMs to 3.5 million.

During the intelligent blocking a particular SIM/connection shall only be allowed to call 789 for re-verification of user’s antecedents.

PTCL offers Free EVO NITRO USB Device

PTCL now offers free EVO nitro USB device. Customer will have to pay 3 months line rent (Rs.9000) in advance for being eligible to avail the offer.

Under this offer, customer shall be offered a Free Nitro USB on making an advance payment of 3months line rent.

NADRA to Develop Arms Licensing System

The Ministry of Interior has instructed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to develop a state-of-the-art system for the issuance of computerized arm licenses.

It was stated by NADRA Chairman Ali Arshad Hakeem while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on Interior about the arms license project at the arms license issuance site of the NADRA’s Regional HQ, Islamabad.

Punjab University Website Hacked by Student Alliance

Official website of University of Punjab, the largest University of Pakistan, has been hacked on late Wednesday night.

The hacker group named “Student Alliance” left a message on the site page, inscribing ‘Save Higher Education Commission’.

It is worth mentioning here that large differences have been observing for last few months between Pakistani government and the HEC over the issue of HEC’s devolution and transfer to provinces.

Desktop reveals person’s personality - Survey

Computer desktop reveals person’s personality from education level to political views.

A survey revealed that computer desktop reveals person’s personality from education level to political views.

The survey was conducted by 700,000 members to predict particular demographics, personality and other characteristics based on their computer desktop.

PTA blocked 875,000 unverified SIMs - More to be, if not Verified

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked as many as 875,000 mobile SIMs in connection with unverified mobile connections on Wednesday.

The authority has already blocked 16.2 million unregistered and unverified SIMs and mobile connections during Phase-I and Phase-II of SIM Information System-668, said a press release of PTA here on Wednesday.

After the completion of Phase-I and Phase-II only 16.78 million connections out of 105 million were left over to re-verify their antecedents.

Ufone brings Lady's Corner for ladies

Ladies, get ready because now your days of boredom will be long gone with Ufone Lady’s Corner. Looking for a new recipe to try? Want some quick beauty tips? The latest fashion trends? Get it all through your Ufone Lady’s Package.

Forget flipping through pages of expensive magazines or trying to figure your way through difficult websites, simply dial 340 get all the info you want from ‘Lady’s Corner’.

PTCL to provide IP MPLS Network services to Bank Of Punjab

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Bank of Punjab (BoP) have finally inked an agreement to cater for their entire branches connectivity through state of art IP MPLS (Multi Protocol label Switching) service over physically and geographically redundant network.

This will help the BoP for their multi application connectivity in secure, reliable and cost-effective manner.

PITEX Jeddah 2011: Pakistan IT and software show in Jeddah

A one-day exhibition of Pakistani IT and software development sector “PITEX Jeddah 2011” is being organized in collaboration with Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the chamber’s premises on May 22.

A delegation of nine Pakistani companies is participating in this exhibition to present their products and services.

SIM verification or harassment? - DAWN

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s attempt to deal with unregistered and unverified SIMs is headed for a failure as only a ‘few’ subscribers are getting their numbers verified with their respective operators.

The PTA had directed cellular mobile operators to verify SIMs of their subscribers by May 17, after Interior Minister Rehman Malik expressed concern over an increase in the use of unregistered SIMs (May 6).

According to an insider in the telecom industry, an insignificant number of subscribers have got numbers verified through SIM information system 668 since the authority’s directives to the effect.

Team V3C of FAST university qualified for the final of Imagine Cup

The cup is the world’s largest premier students’ technology competition, which brings together young technologists worldwide to help resolve some of the world’s toughest challenges. The Pakistan finals were organized at Microsoft Head office in Pakistan.

A group of students from FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad have been shortlisted from Pakistan to participate in the final round of Imagine Cup, USA.

The cup is the world’s largest premier students’ technology competition, which brings together young technologists worldwide to help resolve some of the world’s toughest challenges. The Pakistan finals were organized at Microsoft Head office in Pakistan.

Govt. to set up IT campuses all over the country at district level

Government has planned to establish Information Technology (IT) campuses at district level across the country, said Senate Chairman Farooq H Naek here on Monday.

“Prime minister has given approval in principle to set up IT campuses all over the country,” he said while addressing the 2nd Convocation of Virtual University of Pakistan here after conferring degrees to the passed out students.

“Virtual University is expected to play a significant role in this important nation-building exercise,” he maintained.

Ufone Uth Aala offer - call for 5 paisa/30 sec after 1 min

Ufone brings an Aala offer for youth package subscribers for all your gup-shup and baat-shaat needs, all day and all night!

With Uth Aala offer, calls to all Ufone numbers are only 5 paisas after the first minute.

There are no daily charges on this offer.

How to subscribe?
To subscribe: Dial *26# from your Ufone.

Telenor 'Hum Qadam'

In 2011, Telenor Pakistan has launched a new and unique CR initiative called 'Telenor Hum Qadam' in which nation-wide employees are to contribute a total of 50,000 paid working hours in programmes supporting fellow citizens in Pakistan.

Hum Qadam is a new initiative by Telenor Pakistan to contribute towards the better Pakistan. This initiative will work nation-wide creating a sense of harmony and responsibility to pay your part for the country.

Reffer a friend to zong & get Free Mobile Phone | Handsets

ZONG now brings a spectacular offer for Karachi. Zong Customers have an opportunity to WIN FREE Handsets.

Moving away from the conventional long waiting lucky draw schemes, SIM LAGAO offers for a FREE mobile handset, ZONG now offers FREE Handsets immediately.

All you have to do is refer your Friends and Family to join ZONG.

Telenor Talkshawk Offers Bonus on Recharge | 1800cc car & motorbike

Telenor now offers Bonun On Recharge, Talkshawk subscribers can get free minutes and free SMS upon every recharge, a chance to Win 5 Motorcycles every week and a 1800cc Car at the end of the campaign.

Winners of the lucky draw would be announced on weekly baisis i.e on every Tuesday during the campaign

Depending upon recharge amount, Telenor bonus minutes and SMS will be posted - instant Real time Bonus posting upon recharge, Every time a subscriber recharges Rs. 50 or more, he/she would get one entry for lucky draw

PTA launches online coverage map of telecom services in Pakistan

Federal Secretary for Information Technology and Telecom Saeed Ahmad Khan has inaugurated an application enabling general public, telecom operators and investors to view availability of telecom services coverage all across Pakistan.

PTA has developed coverage maps for Broadband, Cellular, Fixed line and Wireless local loop services for Pakistan. This application is named ‘Pakistan Telecommunication Coverage Footprint’, and is available on PTA website.

Chairman PTA Dr Mohammed Yaseen briefed the Secretary about the latest developments taking place in the telecom industry and the Secretary appreciated the role of PTA in the development of telecom sector in Pakistan.

Google unveils Chromebook

Google wrapped off touts of its Chrome operating system as an alternative to Microsoft Windows. Nearly after two years of delay Google unveils Chrome book.

Chromebooks are built and optimized for the web, where you already spend most of your computing time. So you get a faster, simpler and more secure experience without all the headaches of ordinary computers.

Google announced that Chrome books will be manufactured by Samsung and Acer. They start at $399 for the cheapest one.

Tameer Bank to provide cash management facilities to Asasah

Press Release: Tameer Microfinance Bank Limited (TMBL) will offer NGO and microfinance institution Asasah cash management and service delivery facilities for loan disbursements and repayments.

Asasah clients will be able to receive disbursed loans at any of Tameer’s network of 100 branch banking outlets, as well as at any 1Link ATM in the country, and repay the loans via easypaisa’s branchless banking solution.

Warid Receives FDI Excellence Award

Press Release: Abu Dhabi Group’s company, Warid Telecom is Pakistan’s most renowned cellular operator that is widely acknowledged for its excellence in cellular services.

The company is one of the top foreign direct investor in Pakistan that played a very substantial role in supporting economy of the country as well as creation of mass job and business opportunities.

Ufone offers Free Calls during the month of MAY

Ufone brings another amazing offer named as "Muft May Offer", now you can enjoy Free Ufone to Ufone calls during the month of May.

All U have to do is spend Rs. 30 more balance in May, 2011, than the previous month of April, 2011.

Upon doing so, you can enjoy FREE Ufone to Ufone calls for the rest of the month. It’s that simple. Match your balance for the month of April in May and use up Rs. 30 more as soon as possible.

PTA directed all CMOs to ensure provision of Voice/SMS blocking facility

In order to control the menace of unsolicited and obnoxious communications, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority directed all CMOs to ensure provision of Subscriber Level Voice/SMS blocking facility to the cellular mobile subscribers.

So that respective subscribers are able to have individual control over the blocking of unwanted voice calls as well as SMS through a short code.

wi-tribe partnered with “TiECON 2011” to live-stream the entire conference

Press Release: Maintaining the reputation of being Pakistan’s no. 1 broadband, wi-tribe partnered with “TiECON 2011” to live-stream the entire conference over the internet, enabling viewers throughout the US, UK, Middle East and Far East to be a part of a momentous gathering.

A historic event in Pakistan, TiECON 2011 was hosted in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital city, on 30th April, 2011, boasting an attendance of over 1200 participants.

Zong Location Based Charging service allows Unlinited Calls and SMS

Location Based Charging (LBC) has fast become a popular service. This offer allows Zong users to make On-net calls from their respective location at exciting charges all over Pakistan. LBC has allowed Zong users to communicate with each other at unbeatable rates, which is why it has become a fast favorite service among the Zong family. A first from Zong, LBC stands to bridge distances, so that you can talk to your loved ones without worry.

Jazz Jazba SMS packages revised

Mobilink Jazz Jazba has introduced daily SMS package at affordable rates. Mobilink introduces SMS Plus package for Jazba Subscribers, allowing them to send 300 SMS on all networks, daily.

Jazz Jazba has also increased the weekly SMS cap from 1200 to 1700.

Weekly charges are Rs. 7.77 + tax for 1700 SMS.

MakeMyApp: Nokia Developers Contest in Collaboration with P@SHA

Press Release: Forum Nokia and P@SHA organized a workshop recently to help local developers understand the specifications for Ovi store content development. The event instructor, Teemu Kiijarvi, Developer Relations Manager for Nokia Middle East and Africa and Eemeli Kantola, Software Developer gave hands-on training to the participants on Java ME and Qt programming.

Mobile Users to visit Customer Centers for Data Correction

Press Release: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised the mobile phone subscribers to visit Customer Service Centers (CSC) of concerned mobile operator to get their SIM data corrected if there is any discrepancy in their antecedents.

Mother's Day: Ufone Ladies Package offers 50% discount

Ufone brings an exclusive offer for Ladies Package customers for 8th May, Mother’s Day.

Now ladies package subscreibers can send a special message dedicated to their mother and SMS it to 248, or make calls on all Ufone, PTCL and Vfone numbers all day at a 50% discount.

PTCL organizes HR seminar for its employees

Press Release: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Training and Development department arranged a one day HR Seminar, titled “Maximizing Organizational Potential through Inclusive HR Practices” at PTCL Academy Islamabad.

PTCL Management views learning and development of employees as the most significant area in overall Human Resource Management function and thus has made it a strategic focus. Side by side the training campaigns for all tiers, a series of seminars on well thought off and diversified titles have been initiated.