Warid extended its International Roaming Coverage

Travelling overseas no longer means that you need to be out of contact with your loved ones at home.

In this fast growing world of telecommunication, International roaming has evolved so rapidly that staying connected to your folks at home is no longer a problem; making and receiving calls, sending and receiving texts or images or even browsing the internet while travelling abroad are all blessings what International roaming has brought along.

90 percent of gamers will be on smartphones in the future

Social gamming which has gained popularity through games like “Angry Birds” has caught the attention of the telecommunication sector.

According to a survey smartphone sales are expected to reach 200 million a year by 2016 in Asia Pacific. At least 90 percent of gamers will be on mobile in the future. Internet based smartphones are liberating the social gamers from the traditional home and office gaming. Firms client now prefer social games designed for mobile phones rather than Xbox360 or Play Station.

PTCL is upgrading its Exchanges from TDM to latest NGN technology

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is upgrading its Telephone Exchanges from Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) based technology to latest Next Generation Network (NGN) technology for providing better and improved services to its valued customers.

This is to inform our valued customers that PTCL will start the migration series from Korangi Exchange Area from 3rd July 2011 till-13 July 2011 to streamline and make the service and Hi-tech, utilizing state of art technology.

Ufone, Mobilink & Telenor to charge Additional amount on Recharge

Following Ufone and Mobilink, now Telenor has announced to deduct 1.5% Admin Fee on all recharges (Scratch Card / EasyLoad) from July 2011.

All these new charges are in addition to 5 percent service charges on all reloads.

Messages that are being sent to Customers:

PTCL new packages for European and Far-Eastern Destinations

After the successful revision of International plus, two new packages relating to European and Far-Eastern destinations are being launched.

PTCL launches two new Packages European and Far-Eastern Destinations, Ptcl European Package and Ptcl Far East Package.

Uth Poster Design Challenge: Ufone offers a chance to win Rs.1 Lack

Ufone, under its uth Package, is providing a huge platform to the Pakistani Youth to shine their hidden talents, bringing out the creative, artistic & designing capabilities with in them through a mega platform.

PTCL offers new Int’l Calling Rates via International Plus Package

PTCL, now offers International Lowest Call Rates to sixteen destinations worlwide along with International Direct Dialling facility.

In addition, PTCL landline customers can call to rest of the International destinations at highly affordable rates.

The new pricing packages now give you choices to suit your talking habits. Besides the standard per minute charges, you now have many choices with flat calling rates for your local, nationwide and international calling for added convenience in your phone conversations.

PKNIC organized a conference on “Local Language Content Stimulus”

Pakistan's (ccTLD) Domain Registry .PK PKNIC in collaboration with online Urdu literature website U4U.COM organized a conference on “Local Language Content Stimulus” at Lahore.

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) Dr. Mohammed Yaseen was the chief guest of the event. Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) was co-sponsor of this event.

Speaking at the occasion, Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen said that Pakistan has emerged as one of the leading markets in telecommunications especially in the voice segment.

Samsung launches Smart TV in Pakistan

Samsung Electronics officially announces the launch of its latest Samsung Smart TV series in Pakistan.

Mr HD Lee, General Manager Samsung Electronics Pakistan and Mian Ahmed Fazil, Director Orient Group were present on the occasion.

Samsung was pleased to have Wateen Telecom as the wireless broadband interment connectivity partner at the launch event of Smart TV.

Google hits 1 billion visitors in a single month

Slightly more than a billion people went to Google websites in May setting the record of being the first online operation to attract so many visitors throughout the world.

Microsoft websites were closing in on the milestone with about 900,000.

Mobilink Jazz Jazba offers summer Trip to Northern Pakistan

Mobilink now offers summer adventure Trip to various cities of Northern Pakistan.

Jazba summer adventure is an opportunity to make your sumer vacations truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Telenor introduces Samsung Galaxy Pro in Pakistan

Earlier Mobilink and Samsung Jointly Launched Galaxy Tablet in Pakistan, Now Telenor introduces Samsung Galaxy Pro in Pakistan.

Samsung Galaxy Pro keeps you in step with current affairs, use Social Hub Premium to be with your friends. QWERTY and touch screen features to access android market and think free to stay on top at work.

KESC introduces 5 News bill payment methoods including online services

Press Release: The Karachi Electric Supply Company has made alternative arrangements for payment of monthly electricity bills for those customers who have not received physical bills around their usual due date, given interruptions caused in the regular process by the union miscreants.

PTCL joint project with Military Lands & Cantonment Department

Press Release: (PTCL) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited begins joint development of information and communication technology infrastructure in (ML&C) Military Lands and cantonment offices across the country.

PTCL and ML&C department has taken this joint initiative to automate the business processes by introducing Information Technology and computerization at all levels of hierarchy.

Ufone Roaming Offer for UAE [receive calls for Rs.12 only]

Now with Ufone you can receive calls from Pakistan in UAE for just AED 0.52; meaning just Rs.12 only.

Ufone helps U stay connected while U are living or traveling there by providing you seamless voice and SMS roaming around the globe.

Mobilink brings HTC Sensation at low Price

This time Mobilink brings Pakistan’s first Dual Core smartphone, the HTC Sensation!

The HTC Sensation is a sight to behold with its sleek design, 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor, a 4.3” qHD Touchscreen display, 8 MP camera, and various social apps including social media and messaging.

MediaPad - Huawei launched Wold's 1st 7-Inch Android Tablet

Press Release: Huawei, a leading telecom solutions provider, launched the Huawei MediaPad, the world's first 7-inch Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet.

The MediaPad is a complete entertainment powerhouse driven by Qualcomm's dual-core 1.2GHz processor and supported by Huawei Device's Hispace cloud solution.

The MediaPad provides the fabulous user experience in a stylish, high-performing and ultra-portable package.

Win Gold with 'Telenor Sonay ki Jeet' Quiz

Telenor Pakistan brings Sonay ki Jeet. For 90 days, every day a lucky drawn participant receives 10g Gold.

"Talkshawk Sonay Ki Jeet" is a huge promotional activity quiz exclusively for Telenor subscribers.

The quiz is offering daily and final big prizes and it is based on an SMS Quiz (Question/Answer with multiple choice 1 and 2).

Japan unveiled world's fastest supercomputer "K"

Japan unveiled "K" the world s fastest supercomputer and reclaimed its number one title from China.

The supercomputer was recognized as the world's fastest computer last week at the International Supercomputing Conference in Hamburg, Germany, where it beat last year s fastest supercomputer, China s Tianhe-1A.

Meri Awaz Sunno - Zong & UK Research Centre launches Internet Radio

Zong Telecom in collaboration with UKs Research Centre Islamabad, has launched its very own Internet radio, titled ‘Meri Awaz Sunno: Giving Voice to Pakistani Women’.

The launch ceremony of this unique initiative was organised at the Uks Office in Islamabad on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Women comprise almost half of Pakistan’s population as well as form the single largest consumer group in the country.

Zong 100 Pe 100 Recharge Offer

Zong brings you 100 Pe 100! Once again, you can double your talk time, with this offer by Zong.

Recharge now and Say It All!

With Zong it's as simple as 1 + 1, on every recharge of Rs 100 or more

Stiffer punishments for cybercriminals and hackers

Catching sophisticated hackers is notoriously difficult, which often means the sloppy and the stupid will end up being prosecuted as well as a few who just have bad luck.

The White House asked for stiffer sentences for breaking into government and private computer networks.

Warid Organizes Abrar-ul-Haq Concerts in three cities of Pakistan

Warid colors this summer with Abrar-ul-Haq amongst the people of Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Multan.

The company organized mega concerts which were attended by over 7500 people.

The audience appreciated the efforts by Warid for bringing them such amusement at a time when there is scarcity of such musical events.

Google Chromebook goes on sale

The Chromebook is available in WiFi only and WiFi and 3G models for $429 and $499 respectively.

The first laptop running Google's Chrome operating system has gone on sale in the United States.

Many applications available for Windows, Mac and Linux do not yet exist for Chrome.

1LINK (Guarantee) Ltd. enters in PTCL's corporate customer’s portfolio

1LINK (GUARANTEE) LIMITED ENTERS PTCL’s LARGEST TIER 3+ DATA CENTRE-A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

PTCL turned another milestone by the entry of 1LINK (Guarantee) Limited in its corporate customer’s portfolio. In this regard, PTCL will provide Data Centre services, MPLS connectivity for 30+participant banks and long-haul connectivity.

1LINK (Guarantee) Limited is a consortium of major banks that owns and operates the largest representative shared financial services network of Pakistan.

Ufone wins Global Telecom Business Innovation Award 2011

Ufone was recently bestowed the best advertising campaign award 2010-2011 by the Pakistan Advertising Society.

This award has soon been followed by the Customer Services Innovation Award, under the Consumer Service Innovation category received at the Global Telecom Business Innovation Awards 2011.

UBL pacts with SBI for Omni Branchless Mobile Banking

United Bank Limited (UBL) announced today that it is receiving support from ShoreBank International Ltd. (SBI) through a $6.9 million grant to SBI from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to scale up the electronic services platform in Pakistan called UBL Omni.

Branchless banking regulations were issued by the State Bank of Pakistan in 2008 to foster financial inclusion in the country.

Download Coke Studio content from Ufone & Win 8GB iPod Nanos

Now with Ufone, you can have a chance to win one of five 8GB iPod Nanos and Exclusive Coke Studio merchandise including T-shirts and many more through lucky draw.

All you need to do to enter the draw is to download Coke Studio content i.e. UTunes, ringtones, songs or wallpapers through wap.ufone.com

PTA in collaboration FIA has detected & dismantled 73 illegal gateways

PTA in collaboration FIA has detected and dismantled 73 illegal Telephone gateway Exchanges.

Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar on Friday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detected and dismantled 73 illegal gateways which were being used for long distance calls.

Citizens Urged to Get their CNICs Renewed: NADRA

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has urged all citizens to have their expired CNICs renewed immediately to avoid any inconvenience in legal, financial and other matters where a valid CNIC is compulsory, says a press release issued here on Tuesday.

More than 9 million computerized identity cards have been expired till date. Renewal has become must to avoid any inconvenience.

PTCL EVO Wi-Fi Cloud Device

PTCL PRESS RELEASE: Another first from (PTCL) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited the revolutionary EVO Wi-Fi cloud has opened new world of connectivity for its valued customers.

EVO Wi-Fi is Pakistan’s first intelligent mobile Wi-Fi device that combines the best of two technologies, 3G EVO 3.1 MBPS wireless internet and Wi-Fi in a sleek device.

Jazz Jazba pacts with Illusions Islamabad to provide discounts

Jazz Jazba has joined hands with Illusions, a music, movies, games, women’s accessories and other novelties store in Islamabad, to provide youth of Islamabad an opportunity to enjoy exclusive discounts, participate in exciting in-store contests and win prizes by making purchases at any of the four outlets of Illusions within Islamabad.

This youthful collaborative venture with Illusions will be commemorated with a Jazba launch on all four Illusions outlets in Islamabad city from June 16th to 25th.

Google.com unveiled [Search by Voice and Image] new features

Google.com, make it easier for people to use, and unveiled new search features and technology to speed up web searches.

Google demonstrated a new feature called Instant Pages which allows certain web pages to pop-up in a user s web browser nearly instantaneously.

500 SMS & 20 Mins daily with Ufone BayHisaab Offer

Ufone offers 20 on-net Minutes of Talk Time and 500 SMS all-net per day, a daily bundle, for Rs. 15.99+Tax.

The validity of Free minutes and SMS is one calendar day.

The offer is not available on Ufone Life, UCircle Life, Ghanta, Super Ghanta and One Number Free packages.

C2-00 - X1-01 Nokia Dual Sim Mobile Phones now available in Pakistan

Nokia announces the launch of first two of its Dual SIM phones Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01 in Pakistan, at a press briefing held at a local hotel in Karachi.

The Dual SIM range from Nokia offers a variety of high-demand features at reasonable prices.

Both models offer the most convenient and intuitive experience available for switching between SIM cards – without compromising on features and fun.

Nokia hopes that its Dual SIM range with competitive features would help the company maintain its leadership position in emerging markets like Pakistan.

Pakistani bloggers interacted with int'l fellows at social media summit

Over 200 bloggers from across Pakistan interacted with their fellows from Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, USA and Netherlands at Network Pakistan’s first-ever international social media summit.

The event began with a panel discussion on ‘Education and Good Governance, Women and Social Activism in New Era of Media’, and ‘Monetizing Your Social Media Space’.

Express 24/7 has signed a barter agreement with Link Tv

Pakistan’s only English news channel Express 24/7 has signed a barter agreement with Link TV, North America’s leading non-profit Television network.

Link is the United States’ first nationwide television network dedicated to providing Americans with global perspectives on news, events and culture.

Pak Telecom industry has raised the bar of customer care practices

PTA Press Release: “The customer care practices enforced by the telecom operators in the country are in line with global standards that has helped raise the bar for customer care as an industry in Pakistan,” shared Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA), during a visit to Mobilink’s Customer Care Centre in Lahore.

On this occasion Chairman PTA appreciated the efforts of cellular mobile operators who incurred huge investments, developed robust telecom infrastructure and provided the general public with quality services.

Win Cash Prizes with ZONG Mega Challenge Competition

ZONG brings Mega Challenge, a points based game where Players will earn points by participating in different Quizes/polls.

At the end of competition, player with highest points will Win the competition.

PTCL boosted its VSAT “Skylink” Satellite Service

PTCL being the largest, integrated telecommunications service provider in Pakistan, has offered SKYLINK – a very small aperture terminal satellite communication service for domestic and international communication applications.

Now, Pakistan Telecommunication Company LTD (PTCL) has enhanced an exciting VSAT “Skylink” satellite communication service for its corporate customers.

Qubee "Pay for 3 - Get 1 free" offer

After wi-tribe's free usage for a month offer, now Qubee offers one month of free internet usage. Customer will have to pay for three months bill in advance and the forth month will be free.

This offer is named as 'Pay for 3 - Get 1 free'

To get a month's usage free, just pay your current bill or upfront charges at the time of sign up plus 3 months subscription in advance to get the 4th month free.

Mobilink introduces News Alerts Service

Mobilink now brings new subscription based service value added service “Mobilink News Alerts” for its customers.

With Mobilink News Alerts, users will receive daily breaking news alerts.

The service is available in English and Urdu.

Qubee offers free Movie Tickets with new Connection

Get a new qubee connection and get a free ticket to any movie of your choice at PAF cinema Lahore via Qubee Lahore Offer.

Once you sign-up the movie voucher will be sent to you with your Qubee welcome letter

Take your voucher to the PAF Cinema at PAF Market, Lahore Cantt (Tel: 042-36688880)

HTC Flyer Tablet now Available in Paksitan

HTC Flyer is powered by a 1.5GHz processor and packs a 7" LCD display at 1024x600 pixels.

There's 1GB of RAM and 32GB worth of storage for the 3G version - that's 16GB for the Wi-Fi-only model.

There's a 5 megapixel camera with 720p video recording, a 1.3 megapixel video-call camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, HSPA (data only, no calls) and a microSD card slot.

how to connect Ufone Futura EVO Modem to PC / Laptop

EVO wireless broadband is all about conveniently connecting you to fast mobile wireless broadband Internet access, which delivers the web wherever you are; at blazing 3G speeds; at home on your desktop or on the move on your laptop.

PTCL is using the most advanced 3G Wireless CDMA Rev A technology, providing data rates of upto 3.1Mbps on download and 1.8Mbps on upload.

Mobilink Alerts its Customers

Twitter "automated link shortener" makes links simple and instant

Twitter today announces the launch of automatic link shortner.

Many Twitter users have been demanding this new service. After the user has composed the Tweet and hits the “Tweet” button, it will automatically shorten the link so that it only takes up 19 characters, meaning that one needs not to be concerned about fitting it within the 140 character limit.

PTCL renovated ONE STOP SHOP in Korangi, Karachi

Press Release: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) gives high priority to customer care and is constantly endeavoring to provide its valued customers quality care and support – a responsibility befitting Pakistan’s national carrier.

The ONE STOP SHOP 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 installments and payments – all under one roof.

Sony unveils PlayStation Vita

Sony Corp. unveils its next generation portable gaming machine, PlayStation Vita.

It is a touch-interface and motion-sensitive handheld that outdoes its workhorse PlayStation Portable.

Warid Telecom Supports 'World No Tobacco Day 2011'

In line with its efforts to bring positive change in the society, Warid Telecom in collaboration with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre marks ‘World No Tobacco Day 2011’ by driving a massive Anti-Tobacco awareness campaign which highlighted the adverse effects of using Tobacco.

Warid also supported Shaukat Khanum Hospital Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in collecting donations for treatment of poor lung cancer patients.

ZONG Insurance: Pakistan's first Accidental Insurance via Mobile phone

ZONG announces the launch of ZONG Insurance, Pakistan's first Accidental Insurance via Mobile phone service.

Zong in collaboration with Adamjee Life launches, Pakistan's first mobile Insurance.

An unexpected misfortune may hit anyone at anytime, thus insurance is a necessity but owing to the painstaking and lengthy process it was restricted to just a handful of people.

PTCL has deployed Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Pakistan

Press Release: PTCL has successfully deployed Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) to provide large address space to its valued broadband customers.

This new globally launched service and PTCL adaption to it will reinforce PTCL image as the customer oriented organization and secure networks will be easier to build and deploy in an IPv6 world along with Quality of Service.

A young Pakistani gets Google advertising partner status

Mudassar Saeed Khan, a young Internet marketing professional from Islamabad, has won a prestigious international status in the field of Information Technology and E-Commerce by qualifying as Google’s first certified advertising partner in Pakistan.

This specialized status gives an individual or company international recognition and demonstrates in-depth knowledge and command over using Google’s advertising platform ‘Adwords.’

Mudassar is a software engineer and before him, there was no individual or company in Pakistan bearing Google advertising partner status.