LG introduces Smart TV and 3D Cinema In Pakistan

LG Electronics announced the launch of its next-generation CINEMA 3D TV in Pakistan. This newly introduced LG 3D technology effectively brings the ultimate 3D viewing experience to markets across Pakistan, ushering in a new era in home entertainment, says a press release.

Recently we reported the launch of Samsung Smart TV Series In Pakistan.

LG Dual Sim Mobile Phones In Pakistan [Models + Price]

Following Samsung and Nokia, LG introduces various models of its dual sim mobile phones in Pakistan.

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

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

Join SMS Based Pakistani Chat Rooms with Warid Chatter Box Service

Warid SMS Chatterbox allows users to create profiles and chat with other users through SMS in SMS based chat rooms. Now you can have interesting, exciting, and fun filled chats with absolutely anyone and everyone.

The service is available through Web and WAP Interfaces, user can message ‘Chat’ to 8585 to start using the service. This service is available for both prepaid and postpaid subscribers.

USF to establish Universal Telecenters in Rural Areas

USF has been running rural telecom projects to provide basic telephony and data services in several remote areas of Pakistan thus creating opportunities also for the individuals in rural areas to get equal access to ICT facilities.

Universal Service Fund, USF intends to establish Universal Telecenters (UTCs) across Rural Area of Pakistan. Each UTS will be fully equipped with state of the art ICT infrastrcture and will provide ICT services to the local community.

Huawei facilitate UET Lahore for Datacom Networking Training & Certification

Huawei granted UET Lahore the Authorized Learning Partner status for Datacom Networking Training and Certification. Huawei under this contract is providing its latest networking equipment to UET Lahore worth US$0.5M.

A graceful ceremony took place in UET Lahore where Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecom Mr. Saeed Ahmed Khan, Chief Technology Officer Huawei, Mr. Collin Hu, Advisor Huawei Mr. Nasim Ahmed Usmani, Vice Chancellor UET Lahore Let. Gen Muhammad Akram Khan, Deans of Faculties & Professors from UET, Lahore and other dignitaries were present. The Contract was signed on 29 of July, 2011 - Lahore.

Mobilink Jazz Apna Background Music Service

Mobilin's latest offer, Jazz Apna Background Music Service allows you to add music or sound effects of your choice whilst talking on the phone. You can also select different music for different people and play special sounds.

Once the service is activated on your Jazz number you can dial 22, followed by the intended number for a BGM call.

Enjoy Lowest International call rates with Warid Ramadan Rabta Offer

Warid brings new and lowest international call rates for the Holy Month of Ramzan, Now you can Enjoy Lowest International call rates with Warid Ramadan Rabta offer.

Share the blessings of the Holy month of Ramadan with your loved ones abroad, by Calling or SMSing at the most competitive rates using Warid’s quality network services being offered for all International destinations worldwide.

PTCL new International Calling rates for Ramadan 1.25 / 30 second

This Ramadan sharing the sweet spiritual moments with you loved ones around the world becomes more affordable than ever with PTCL's lowest international calling rates whether you dial Landline or Mobile Number.

International calling has always been PTCL’s strength as no other voice operator in Pakistan can match PTCL’s international connectivity and voice quality.

Djuice Choti Call Offer: 15 Paisa / 30 Sec to Telenor FnF

Telenor Pakistan launches a new Package "Choti Call Offer" for its Djuice subscribers, with this newly launched Package / Offer you can call your friends and family at 15 paisa per 30 seconds.

This offer is valid for FnF numbers only and is available on main DJuice price plan only.

Mobilink Jazz UK Dialing Offer

Mobilink brings new Interbational Direct Dialing (IDD) offer. Now Mobilink (Jazz and Jazba) subscribers can talk with their loved ones in the UK for 24 hours a day at an incredibly low Rs. 4.95 per 30 seconds (Mobile) and 60 Paisas per 30 seconds (Landline) with this newly launched "Jazz Pakistan To Uk Offer".

Enjoy one month Free usage with PTCL EVO Wi-Fi Massive Saving offer

PTCL now offers one month Free usage on advance payment of two months. In this way new EVO Wi-Fi cloud customers will be getting one month Free usage on advance payment of two months line rent.

In order to avail this offer; new customer will have to pay Rs.10,999 in advance, Customer will get 3 months internet usage included in the bundle.

Mobilink to apply 50MB/day Limit on Daily Internet Package

Mobilink has decided to limit the daily internet usage of its prepaid customers, the purpose of this decision is provision of enhanced user experience on mobile internet, by applying 50MB/day limit.

Earlier "such internet" (Unlimited Daily Internet) offer was launched by Mobilink for Jazz and Jazba subscribers.

PTCL announces the Packages of 50MB VDSL ULTRANET

PTCL announces the Packages for 50MB VDSL named as "ULTRANET", and becomes the first operator in the world to use VDSL2 Bonding technology to provide to its bandwidth hungry DSL customers with Bandwidth up to 50 Mbps on its existing Copper network.

With these newly launched "ULTRANET Packages" customers can access rich HD multimedia resources over the internet, can also access free movies, music, classical Pakistani plays, famous cricket matches, educational and religious contents exclusively for PTCL broadband customers on ‘Buzz’ broadband web infotainment portal.

National Bank of Pakistan selects IBM for Business Continuity Services

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has selected IBM (NYSE:IBM) for Business Continuity and Resiliency Services (BCRS) to ensure uninterrupted services and protection of crucial data in the event of a disruption. The new agreement enables the bank to meet the stringent resiliency requirements of the State Bank of Pakistan and reduce the need for split-second decision making during an emergency.

The National Bank of Pakistan is the largest commercial bank operating in the country. It recently redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank.

How to open "easypaisa" mobile account

Easypaisa Mobile Accounts are actual bank accounts and work just like a normal bank account. This Branchless Banking services is offered by Tameer Microfinance Bank Limited in collaboration with Telenor Pakistan.

Any person with a Telenor SIM who wants to have instant access to a Bank Account from their mobile phone can use Easypaisa Mobile Account.

In order to register / apply for the Service, You must have a valid and non-fraudulent CNIC and have a copy of it at the time of registration.

PTCL Alerts its customers about hoax calls

Press Release: It has come to PTCL’s knowledge that some unknown individuals are making hoax calls to PTCL subscribers claiming to be the representatives of PTCL and announcing huge cash prizes for subscribers.

PTCL, therefore alerts it's existing and potential customers NOT to entertain, trust or fall for any such calls initiated by certain individuals offering any cash prize that either requires them to call back on a particular number or give serial / PIN number of prepaid scratch card in case of Vfone subscribers.

Ufone Star Name Service - Make your own Phone Number

Ufone offers you to have your very own memorable mobile number and make it part of your identity. Now with Ufone Star Name service remembering your mobile number is now very easy for your friends and callers.

If you are looking for something that is truly individual? Then Ufone's “Star Name” is a service just for you.

Pakistan's Suchal Music with best selling Jazz Album on iTunes

Suchal Music is a lahore based orchestra with the great musicions of Pakistan. Now Sachal Jazz album "TAKE FIVE" is Number One, in the Jazz genre, of Apple iTunes.

Suchal Studios is a first custom built recording studio in Pakistan with state of the art equipments in the heart of Lahore.

PTA Chairman receives Best Regulatory Leadership Award

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr. Mohammed Yaseen has been awarded the Best Regulatory Leadership Award 2011 by Monthly “Teletimes”, in recognition of his significant contributions for the proliferation of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Pakistan.

Lately, Chairman PTA received award of excellence for ICT Development in Pakistan by NetSol Technologies.

PTCL Introduces Vfone non stop Package

PTCL Introduces a NON-STOP Package for its Vfone customers. Vfone has the Pakistans’s largest WLL (wireless local loop) coverage, available with the liberty of prepaid & Post paid options. Vfone also supports high speed internet with CDMA 1x technology and SMS facility to and from all networks at very nominal rate.

With Vfone non stop Package users can make Unlimited Free calls from Vfone To Vfone and Ptcl Landlind.

RDA & Tollink to Install Software based Traffic Controll System in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on Thursday signed a Rs32 million agreement with a company, Tollink, for installing a software to control traffic in the city.

TolLink Pakistan provides a comprehensive solution to its clients regarding Road Asset Management, Traffic Management, and Parking Management Systems and their associated facilities.

Russia to invest in Power Sector of Pakistan

A 7 member delegation of the Ministry of Energy of Russian Federation called on Board of Investment Chairman Saleem H Mandviwalla to discuss investment opportunities in power sector of Pakistan.

The chairman said that upfront tariff based on various technologies and fuel was being announced in order to facilitate the investors.

PTCL's Walid Irshaid Wins TeleTimes International Leadership Award

CEO and President of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Mr. Walid Irshaid was awarded the TeleTimes International Leadership Award for Best BroadBand services in the region at the TeleTimes Annual International Industry Excellence Awards ceremony, held at Islamabad Club on Friday.

The prestigious award was received by the PTCL CEO and President Mr.Walid Irshaid from the Federal Minister for Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the ceremony which was presided over by Dr. Muhammad Yaseen, Chairman, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). A large number of top executives from the telecom industry were also present on the occasion.

Telenor Pakistan continues to perform well in second quarter of 2011

Telenor Pakistan continued to perform well in the second quarter of 2011 according to the latest figures released by the Telenor Group. It added 914,000 subscriptions during the three-month period ending with a total of 26.7 million subscribers, a growth of 12% over the same period last year.

The company’s EBITDA margin has been impressive, growing over three percentage points over the previous quarter, while market share has remained stable at 24%.

MCB wins Euromoney Award

Muslim Commercial Bank ltd. (MCB Bank) has won another award, "The Euromoney Award" for "The Best Bank in Pakistan".

This is a testament to its commitment to perform better and better by each passing day and achieves the height of success.

PTCL opens Employee Facilitation Center

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL) opens Employee Facilitation Center (EFC), on Thursday (21- july-2011), for its employees / Ex-employees and their families at Regional General Manager II, Office I.I Chundrigar Road Karachi.

Ufone 30 Second Offer - call for 49 Paisa to any network

Now with Ufone new offer you can call for only 49 Paisa per 30 Seconds to any network. Ufone is claming that it is the Best 30 Second Offer in the History of Pakistan without any daily charges.

In this market overflowing with an abundance of offers from all cellular companies, Ufone presents the lowest call rate in the history of Pakistan with its 30 Second Offer.

Radio Pakistan has Introduced mobile services with its redesigned website

Radio Pakistan has Introduced mobile services with launch of its redesigned website.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan launched a completely redesigned and enhanced bilingual website of the Radio Pakistan with features like Mobile Streaming‚ Video Streaming, Audio Streaming, Pod Casting, Twitter Account and Youtube Channel‚ at PBC Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Jirga bans use of cellphone with camera in Wana

The elders of Wazir tribe, local Taliban and members of peace committee on Tuesday unanimously decided to impose a ban on the use of mobile phone with camera in the headquarters of South Waziristan Agency (SWA).

A grand jirga of the tribal elders, local Taliban loyal to Maulvi Nazir group and members of peace committee in Wana Bazaar was held.

Pakistani Drones inducted into Pak Navy fleet

The first batch of two remote control planes was inducted in Pakistan Navy at a ceremony in Karachi, today. The planes have the capacity of flight above ten thousand feet with the ability to work during night.

The spokesman of the Navy added that the drones are equipped with sensors and will be used in coastal areas.

QMobile has introduced 30 plus Local Mobile Handsets in Pakistan

QMobile, the first local mobile phone company to enter a crowded marketplace, was launched in 2009 bringing the real power of communication through a wide range of mobile phones packed with top of the line innovative features and international quality standards, says a press release.

Ufone discount Deals at Heng Chang + Ramadan Offer

Now dine at Heng Chang (Chinese Resturant) with exclusive Ufone Privileges, Enjoy amazing discounts at lunch, dinner, buffet and Dining Rooms.

Ufone is giving you appetizing offers at your favorite Chinese restaurant Heng Chang. Come and experience the excitement with the following amazing deals:

Buy any tablet from wi-tribe and get a Free Connection with 1 Month Free Usage

Offering a diverse range of products and services, wi-tribe believes in empowering customers with choices that suit their dynamic lifestyles. wi-tribe is redefining your broadband experience across the globe. Along with presence in Pakistan.

wi-tribe now gives you freedom of choice on latest Tablets by offering a Free WiMax connection with wi-fi support and one month of free usage, If you buy Dell, HTC, or Samsung Tablets from them.

Siemens Student Award 2011 - Upload Idea and Win up to US$ 25,000

Take the Challenge of the Siemens Student Award 2011, Participate individually or as a group by uploading your answer to one of our region's toughest questions.

Register yourself and make the online community and Siemens experts vote for you. Get the opportunity to present your visionary ideas in the final contest and participate in the award ceremony in Qatar. Be the winner.

Telenor opens new Sales & Service Center in Multan

The first Multan Telenor Office was inaugurated in Sept 2005 with the aim to service the customer base for Southern Punjab, ranging from Chichawatni to Saqidabad. The reported traffic trends for the Center can go up to 500 customers in a day.

Telenor Pakistan has started operations at a new Sales & Service Center in Multan on Abdali Road, Today, July 18, 2011.

PTCL new Double-Play packages

Double Up Unlimited packages were launched in August 2009 by PTCL to promote Broadband and PSTN with double play offering.

Now PTCL has come up with the all new Double Play packages which offer a bundle package of capped voice minutes and data services.

Plan International and Ufone to provide relief to Thalassemia patients

Plan International and Ufone collaborate to provide relief to Thalassemia patients in Vehari District, In continuation to the health initiatives, Ufone, one of the leading telecom companies and a responsible corporate company of Pakistan, has partnered with Plan International for the establishment of a Thalassemia center at the District Headquarters hospital, Vehari.

PTCL saves its Vfone customers from 1.5% extra service charges

Press Release: (6-July-2011) Pakistan Telecommunication Company LTD (PTCL) to exceed the expectations of the valued customers of Vfone and to ensure the continuous delivery of best services to them has imposed minimal service charges of 5% plus Government taxes on every card load.

Warid to deduct 1.5% Maintenance Charges from July 25th

Warid has announced to charge 1.5% Maintenance Charges from July 25, 2011. Warid today published following public notice in newspapers.

Ufone, Mobilink, Telenor and Zong are already charging these Maintenance Charges / admin fee.

Wateen Launches WiMAX service in Mandi Bahauddin

Wateen Telecom Ltd., Pakistan's leading telecommunication company has now launched its WiMAX service in Mandi Bahauddin in collaboration with Universal Service Fund (USF).

Wateen's WiMAX network is largest in the country and the addition of Mandibahauddin increases its WiMAX coverage to 23 cities. Wateen is the active partner with the USF to spread the benifits of the telecommunication revolution to the marginalised area of the country.

Tameer Bank CEO wins ‘Leader of the Year’ award

Nadeem Hussain, President & CEO Tameer Microfinance Bank has been selected ‘Leader of the Year’ by an international panel of microfinance thought leaders at the Sixth Annual Global Microfinance Achievement Awards 2011.

The awards recognize those efforts, innovations and services that ensure maximum business and social returns within the microfinance sector.

Zong Fast 50 offer: You Make Calls - They DROP Rates

Zong Fast-50, a special package rewarding subscribers with fabulous tariff discounts each time on usage on any network. The more the minutes consumed the lesser the calling rates become.

Fast-50 is an innovative Package offering a solution to reward the subscribers with instant & guaranteed discounts upon increasing their usage and offering tariff as low as Rs 0.5/30 sec on any network!

Jazz Sim Lago Offer July 2011: 100 FREE Minutes/Weekend for 4 weeks

If you have not used your Mobilink Jazz SIM since June 15th, 2011 then Jazz Sim Lagao offer is for you.

With this Jazz Sim Reactivation offer for July 2011, Jazz customers enjoy not only 50 FREE instant Minutes on sign up but can also talk absolutely FREE for 4 Weekends (100 FREE Minutes/Weekend).

Telenor sim lagao offer July 2011: Get up to 200 Mins + 2000 SMS

If you have not used your Telenor talkshawk / Djuice SIM since June-1st-2011, then start using it today and get up to 200 minutes and 2,000 SMS absolutely free, via Telenor Sim Lagao Offer for July 2011.

Talkshawk subscribers will get 100 Free Minutes + 1000 Free SMS and Djuice subscribers will get 200 Free Minutes + 2000 Free SMS.

USF and Wateen Pacts to Provide Fiber Optic connectivity in Balochistan

The project to provide Fiber Optic connectivity in Northern Balochistan funded by Universal Service Fund is signed by Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani. Prime Minister attended the signing ceremony.

The project was signed between Universal Service Fund and Wateen Telecom (Pvt) Limited by CEO Universal Service Fund Mr. Parvez Iftikhar and CEO Wateen Telecom (Pvt) Limited Mr. Naeem Zamindar at Chief Minister House Quetta.

PTA Chairman inaugurates P@SHA PKR. 20 million Social Innovation Fund

(PTA) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen has inaugurated “Social Innovative Fund” of PKR. 20 millions of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) for IT & ITES.

Inaugural ceremony of the event was held today at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad, which was attended by Member (Technical) PTA, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, Member Finance (acting), Mr. Shabbir Ahmed, Ms. Jehan Ara, President of P@SHA, Mr.Badar Khushnood, Country Consultant for Google, MD PSEB Mr.Zia Imran and other senior officers of the Authority.

Telenor to remove Admin Fee of 1.5% from 16th August

Telenor Pakistan to remove Admin Fee of 1.5% on prepaid usage from 16th August. Earlier Telenor had announced the deduction of 1.5% Admin Fee on all recharges (Scratch Card / EasyLoad) from July 2011.

Instead of the admin fee for prepaid customers, the 5% service fee shall be increased to 6.5%.

Pakistani students excel in ThinkQuest International Competition 2011

App: Two teams comprising seven Pakistani students have excelled among more than 33,000 participants from 52 countries in the largest ThinkQuest International Competition. An announcement here on Wednesday said that contest was sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation (OEF).

It said that the ThinkQuest International Competition challenged students to solve a real problem using their critical thinking, communication and technology skills and the students presented solutions using a variety of technologies, including online applications and games, websites, photo essays, online blogs/journals, animations, and videos.

Wateen Friend and Family offer: Best Call Rates for UK, USA & Canada

Wateen Telecom brings the most amazing offers for its landline customers. Just hook up any ordinary telephone set to your Wateen CPE and start calling.

Now, with Wateen telephony connection you can call to any 3 Friends and Family numbers in UK, USA and Canada for Rs. 750 Per Month.

Ufone brings HTC Flyer with Free Data SIM, 6 months Internet & SMS

Ufone bvrings HTC Flyer with Free Data SIM and six months free Unlimited internet and SMS.

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. 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.

PTCL awarded 8th Annual Environment Excellence Award

Press Release: National Forum for Environment and Health has selected Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) for its 8th Annual Environment Excellence Award 2011.

The Environment Excellence Award is organized annually by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) an NGO affiliated with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and supported by Pakistan\'s Ministry of Environment.

PTCL brings new EVO Packages

Press Release: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) introduces new exciting EVO packages for EVO users.

3G EVO 256Kbps package now makes EVO wireless broadband services accessible at lower rates.