Pakistan Live News: August 2011

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August 31, 2011

Ufone introduces Samsung Galaxy S2 in Pakistan [GS II]

Ufone introduces another smartphone in Pakstan, this time, the much awaited professional-grade smartphone by Samsung, the all-new Galaxy S II for you to take for Rs. 56, 500 only.

And only with Ufone on purchase of this mobile you get 2 Months GPRS Internet, 12 Months Warranty, Bluetooth Handsfree and a Leather pouch Absolutely Free.

Note: This offer is valid only for new Ufone Postpaid Connections on selected package plans.

Warid Telecom now brings an incredible offer for its Postpaid customers. This newly launched LNO (Late Night Offer) gives 5 paisa per min call rate on all warid numbers between 12am to 7am and all-day on Sundays.

Now Warid's Postpaid subscribers can celebrate their leisurely moments by talking more and more to their loved ones, for as low as 5 Paisa per minute, every night and throughout Sundays.

Mobilink's Jazz Jazba brings this exciting Such All-Night Offer through which subscribers can talk freely on any FnF number from midnight to 9am at an unbeatable economical rate of only Rs. 2.99+Tax per Hour.

This offer has no daily charges. Only one time subscription charge of Rs. 10, deducted upon subscribing.

Warid introduces exciting Infotainment Services, now you can access various topics and receive interesting factoids direct on your mobile phone through SMS.

Choose from Religion, News, Sports, Entertainment and Lifestyle, and receive information both in English and Urdu.

Mobilink brings Jazz Eidi Offer

Mobilink brings Jazz Eidi Offer and distributing Eidi to thousands of customers, with this eid offer Jazz customers can win hundreds of free minutes, Diamond rings and a GRAND EIDI of a complete DIAMOND SET by simply keeping your JAZZ SIM ‘ON’.

Offer Details: On the first 2 days of this Eid-ul-Fitr, keep your SIM “ON” and upon receiving a call from Mobilink through 0300 you will get free minutes and a chance to win DAMAS Diamond Rings and a Grand Prize of a DAMAS Diamond Set.

Warid Roam Info Service: Select your Roaming Operator before fly

Warid brings an SMS based service for both prepaid and postpaid customers that will serve as an information log for anybody interested in roaming abroad.

With this service, customers who intend to go abroad will be able to know call, SMS or data tariffs for all mobile operators in any country they plan to visit.

Ufone brings its latest Eid Offer and allowing its customers to enjoy five free minutes per day for the whole month of September.

Validity of daily free minutes will be from 3rd September to 30th September, which can be utilized between 9am to 5pm.

Zong M9 offers 50% Discount on Friend and Family Dialing

Zong M9 is now offering 50% discount on Friend and Family Dialing, now you can call to your FNF numbers at half rate.

This offer is valid for all Packages of M9. You can now avail 50% discount on your new and existing FNF numbers. This discount is for all 5 FNF Numbers.

This offer is for On-Net dialing only (M9 to M9 and M9 to Zong). The total Allowed Friends and Family Numbers are 5.

HP (Hewlett-Packard) is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. Along with presence in Pakistan.

HP Pakistan has now launched Ramadan Bumper Sale Offer with which new customers can get free Iftar vouchers worth Rs.900 and 8GB USB flash drive with any purchase of HP Pavilion dv6 or HP Pavilion G-series notebook computers.

Warid Gives Motorcycle To Aqeel Tariq of Wazirabad the Warid Ramadan Quiz Winner. Quiz offer lot of other prizes including Samsung Galaxy S2, LCD TV, and a Grand prize of an Umrah package for two person.

The Umrah Package includes return tickets, lodging and visa expenses. Consumers with maximum points on weekly and monthly basis will stand eligible for prizes.

wi-tribe offers Free Internet for all 3 Days of Eid

wi-tribe is redefining the broadband experience across the globe. Along with presence in Pakistan.

wi-tribe, the WiMAX service provider in Pakistan, is now offering Free internet for all 3 Days of Eid-Ul-Fitar via Special Eid Offer if you pay you bill by 25th August, 2011.

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has revamped its broadband entertainment portal, PTCL BUZZ. Only PTCL Broadband Subscribers can access this portal.

The portal has been upgraded is now a more image-driven website. With an aesthetic layout and logically marked sections, enriched content and increased genres, PTCL Buzz that is one of the largest Pakistani entertainment portal offering legal content.

Ufone is launching the UBudget service which allows you to manage your budgets effectively. This type of Value Added Service (VAS) for the first time in Pakistan.

To use Ufone Budget service: Submit your monthly income, target savings and log your actual expenditures under different expense categories like rent, fuel, shopping, education and others and U-Budget service will process and propose an ideal expenditure pattern for you.

Extra 2GB for Rs 50 with wi-tribe Upsize GBs Offer

wi-tribe is now offering additional data volumes via Upsize GBs offer. Now you can increase your monthly data volume (Download + Upload) for as low as Rs. 50/-

Earlier wi-tribe has upgraded 1.5Mbps internet package to 2Mbps and becomes first to provide 2Mbps on WiMax. and Now you can also get 2GB Upsize for only Rs.50.

Pakistan is producing 25000+ IT professionals every year

Pakistan is producing 25,000 plus IT professionals every year to meet the growing requirement of international and local / domestic markets.

Out of total number of such professionals, according to available data, estimated 50 per cent enter the job market.

At present, an approximately 1,50,000 IT professionals are available in Pakistan.

Twitter adds Telenor Pakistan to its SMS Service

Telenor Pakistan's Pre-Paid and Post-paid users will now be able to operate Twitter through their Telenor on 40404 SMS Short Code.

Twitter offers social networking and Microblogging service, enabling its users to send and read messages called tweets.

Telenor now offer its subscribers to send, receive unlimited tweets through this service.

How to Report SPAM / Unwanted SMS and Calls to PTA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) warns SMS marketing and advertising Agencies to not to send unwanted and fraudulent SPAM text messages / SMS or calls to mobile phone users of Pakistan.

Earlier PTCL also warned its Landline / Vfone customers about hoax calls and PTA directed all CMOs to ensure provision of Voice/SMS blocking facility.

How to Report SPAM to PTA ? If you get unwanted SPAM calls or message or any call / SMS that you don’t want to get again, then send following details to 9000 via SMS

Ufone brings Android™ Handsets Special Offer for Verve and Ideos

The Ufone Verve and IDEOS Android™ handsets are the most fun mobile experiences. Both of these handsets are equipped with the world’s most dynamic Google® Android™ operating system that makes these devices a complete treat for you.

Packed with top-notch features such as special Google Applications, a social networking hub and market app, You can enjoy your powerful Android smartphones wherever you go.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in collaboration with the Microsoft Pakistan has launched National Student Software Accessibility (NSSA) Portal to provide genuine software availability to the higher education sector. The service will streamline software distribution to all faculty members and students of public sector universities in the country.

All public sector universities recognised by HEC have been provided a customisable Portal for licensed software distribution. The portal consisting of around 150 software applications will enable over one million students and about 40,000 faculty members to download genuine Microsoft software.

With the aim to encourage youth to speak out against issues that are preventing them from having a better future, djuice has launched a youth anthem ‘Kya Darta Hai’, a song sung by Shehzad Roy.

The song has been written by Shehzad Roy and Nazir Akbar Abadi while the music video has been directed by Saqib Malik.

Speaking about the anthem, Usman Javed, Director Marketing, Telenor Pakistan said: “Music is something that connects young people everywhere; Shehzad Roy is Pakistan’s youth icon who is known for his social music, which talks about empowerment and social change. So the djuice team asked Shehzad to create a song which young people could identify with.“

PTCL Brings Islamic services for its Customers

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has Re-introduced Islamic services for its valued customer in the month of Ramadan.

PTCL has a rich Value Added Service portfolio which has been further enhanced with VAS including easy to use Ramadan interactive Voice Response (IVR) Service.

The purpose of this service is to facilitate PTCL Landline /VFONE subscribers to enjoy Ramadan while staying close to their beliefs and faith.

PTCL introduces 3G EVO Tablet IVIO with Dual SIM

PTCL introduces Pakistan’s first 3G tablet which supports PTCL Evo on the 64th Independence Day (14 August 2011).

"EVO Tab" is a 7 inch tablet device with built-in EVO service to offer wireless broadband internet on the go. This is after the launch of Ufone Futura (which has GSM voice and EVO Broadband).

Google Pk Celebrating Pakistan Independence Day

Google has a doodle for Pakistan. its appeared at 12:00 AM 14 August, 2011 Awesome! Pakistan Zindabad! Long Live Pakistan

Google has a Doodle for 14th August 2011, its first time Google is Celebrating Pakistan Independence Day.

Earlier Ufone's Mobile Tv service is only available for customers having BlackBerry Handsets via UMobile Tv App. Now Ufone expands this service to different Mobile Platforms including Android and Other Java Supported handsets.

With UMobile TV you can enjoy your favorite TV channels LIVE, anytime and anywhere. Get hold of non-stop entertainment directly to your mobile handset. Following TV Channels are available on UMobile TV.

Another illegal Gateway Exchange Ceased in Multan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) alongwith Federal Investigation agency (FIA) has conducted a successful raid in Multan and seized three operational VoIP Gateways. According to details PTA and FIA teams through combined efforts not only traced the exact location but also carried out raid in areas of Altaf Town, Tariq Road, Multan.

One person running the setup was also apprehended during the raid. This success full raid, which was made possible because of continuous monitoring, shows the commitment and persistent efforts; PTA is putting in curbing the menace of grey traffic.

Maintaining the reputation of being Pakistan’s no. 1 broadband, wi-tribe partnered with “Blinck” to live-stream the entire International Youth Day over the internet, enabling viewers to be a part of a momentous gathering.

Having successfully hosted a number of live streaming projects, wi-tribe Pakistan, on the 12th of August 2011, partnered with Blinck to host a special International Youth Day event, live from the city of Karachi.

This event celebrated the youth of Pakistan, and wi-tribe’s presence enable their achievements to be globally showcased to the world, uninterrupted and online.

Pakistan's First Satellite PAKSAT-1R Launched

PAKSAT-1R, commercially known as PAKSAT-1Replacement, manufactured exclusively for communication needs of Pakistan.

PakSat 1R is an advanced communications Geostationary satellite which was launched on 11 August 2011 for the replacement of PAKSAT-1.

Making the holy month of Ramadan special for its customers Warid once again brings exciting value added services this Ramadan.

Warid subscribers can now listen to their favorite Naats, Hamads, Qawalis, Duas and the Tafseer of Quran by just dialing 786, 444 or 555. Warid also launches exclusive Ramadan Alerts services.

The launch of MEGAGATE mobile phone series is part of its vision to bring latest technology to Pakistan.

All products in Megagate line up have designed to fulfill the requirement of all consumers.

Warid Brings Exciting Ramadan Quiz

Warid introduces exciting Ramadan Quiz. Warid prepaid subscribers can win daily balance bonuses of up to Rs. 1000.

Not only this subscribers can also win amazing weekly prizes including motorcycle, LCD TV, Samsung Galaxy S2 handset as well as a Grand prize of an Umrah package for two. This includes return tickets, lodging and visa expenses.

Inauguration of USF Telecom Project in Bahawalpur

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani inaugurated Universal Service Fund's (USF) project aimed at providing basic telecom services in Bahawalpur division's unserved areas. The ceremony was held at Bahawalpur circuit house on Thursday. He also inaugurated the Pakistan Software Export Boards’s (PSEB) web portal ( it.org.pk) launching ceremony and distributed merit certificates and medals among graduates of PSEB’s internship programme for Bahalwalpur and Multan division.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Center for Advance Studies and Engineering (CASE) and Institute of Space Technology (IST) to promote telecom related research that would be beneficial for the institutions, the telecom industry as well as for the country.

These MoUs would also boost mutual cooperation in the relevant fields and would enhance the industry academia linkages. Chairman PTA Dr. Mohammed Yaseen, Member Technical PTA, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, President CASE Dr. Abdul Khaliq and Vice Chancellor IST, Brig Imran Rehman attended the ceremony held at PTA Headquarters today.

Zong Ramadan Package

Zong introduces a Special Ramadan Package which allows you to make hourly calls at Sehar and Iftar.

With Ramadan package by Zong, you can call all Zong numbers at Rs. 2.99 + tax per hour, and no daily charges.

Please note that once subscribed, you have to pay for the whole hour even if you are going to make a 30 second call to any Zong number, in given timings.

With Mobilink Ramadan Offer, you get a whole hour FREE talk-time after one minute and 100 SMS FREE every day after sending the first SMS (on that day).

The offer will be available for all prepaid packages (available on Jazz & Jazz Jazba) except for subscribers using Jazz 24 Ghanta offer, Jazz LNO and Jazba Gup Shup offer.

G1000 - Ufone Mobile Phone & SIM for Rs. 999

Ufone has introduced another low-end mobile Phone for its existing and new customers that will cost Rs. 999 for Mobile Phone plus Ufone SIM.

Ufone introdeces a uniquely designed handset "G1000". This handset is stylish yet affordable. G1000 brings you many facilities as it comes with features such as loudspeaker, torch and FM radio which works without a hands free.

For the holy month of Ramadan, Mobilink offers all its customers travelling to Saudi Arabia a chance to share their spiritual experience with family and friends with added convenience.

Now there is an additional benefit of 100 FREE Minutes & SMS on every International Jazz Load of Rs. 1,000 or more recharged via EZETOP in Saudi Arabia.

Double Balance Promo: Load a Vfone scratch card of Rs. 300, 500, 1,000 or 2,000 denomination and get an instant free balance exactly equal to your card load during the month of Ramadan.

In Non-Stop package we offer unlimited on-net dialing in just Rs. 1.00 per call, in Smart package Vfone offers a very low and uniform rate of just Rs. 1.30/min.

Telenor Ramadan Offer for Talkshawk Subscribers

Telenor introduces Talkshawk Ramadan Voice Offer for calling all Telenor numbers. This is a 24 Hour service and can be used anytime of the day, during the whole month of Ramadan.

Customer can use the Free Minutes any time during the day before 12 midnight, customers can subscribe multiple times. The newly purchased Free Mins will be added to the existing mins in the subscribers account.

Umrah Packages and Blackberry with Ufone Ramadan Quiz Offer

Ufone is offering Three complete Umrah Packages and Ten Blackberry® Bold 9000 Smartphones with Ramadan Quiz Offer.

Keeping with the spirit of the Holy month of Ramadan, this year Ufone is giving away three Umrah Packages. Each package includes all travelling and lodging expenses for two. So all those customers who have always wanted to perform Umrah; they can now win this prestigious honour.

PTCL is offering free Telepnone sets (Crodless and Fixed Terminal), if you apply for the new PTCL connection during this Holy Month of Ramadan. This is PTCL Special Ramadan Offer.

To avail this super PTCL offer, order your PTCL connection now because limited stock is available, and get a free Cordless Phone or Normal Telephone Set.

Zong brings to you Mobile Newspaper service. Mobile newspaper service is an MMS based service that allows you to receive / retrieve the newspaper on your mobile phones.

The service also provides efficient means of browsing the news to the customer, on top of enabling them to carry the newspaper in their pocket. The newspaper comprises of five different segments including headlines, news, sports, business news and entertainment to cater the interests of all the people.

Sehr and Iftar Time | Pakistan | Ramadan 2011

Local Sehar and Iftar timings for the month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 2011. Here is the Ramadan Calendar 2011 and Sehri And Iftar Timings In Pakistan given for all to know easily timings of Sehri and Iftari.

Warid introduces a new feature for its PostPaid subscribers. Now for the first time in Pakistan, Warid PostPaid subscribers can enjoy Unlimited* Calls on their 5 Friends and Family Numbers for just Rs 500 + tax per month.

My5 is a permanent feature for PostPaid subscribers that would enable you make Unlimited* calls and talk as much as you want on 5 Friends & Family numbers throughout the month.

Sehr-o-Aftar Timings via SMS with Zong Ramadan Service

Zong brings a sacred gift for its customers during this Holy month of Ramadan. "Zong Ramadan Service" – a bouquet of beautiful services to fill the air with serene blessings of Allah (S.W.T).

Quran, Naats, Islamic Lectures, Duas, Namaz Timings, Hadith and much more. You name it and Zong has it on "Zong Ramadan Service"

This Ramadan, Warid brings everyone close to each other. If you just want to talk to your loved ones, then Warid has Value Package, in which you will get free calls after only 3 minutes plus you can also send up to 250 Free SMS daily.

And if you have to talk, SMS and use the internet, Extra Value Package offers you Free Calls after 3rd minute, 500 Free SMS and 10MB Free GPRS daily.

Ptcl special promotions during the month of Ramadan. PTCL now offers unlimited download on 256Kbps from 1st Aug to 30th Sep, 2011 for existing and new customers.

PTCL Broadband service is available in over 1000 cities and towns across the country.

In order to bring inactive customers back to the Ufone family, Ufone is proud to announce its latest offer.

If you have not used your Ufone SIM since July-1-2011, start using it now to receive free Minutes, SMS, 25 MB of Mobile Internet and free (Sehr-o-Iftar) Ramadan Alerts during the offer period.

And till 25st August 2011 you will get equal minutes and double the number of SMS for the balance used every week.

In this Holy month, with Warid’s Ramadan Alerts Service, get notifications of Sehr, Iftar and Namaz timings via SMS.

More services to gain from this Ramadan include daily Ayats, Hadiths, Duas, Taaq Raat alerts and history of the day as well as Islamic wallpapers, tones, videos and animations.

Qubee Ramadan Offer: Free 4 GB USB flash Drive and Double Volume

Qubee Brings Ramadan Offer, now get a Free USB device aithe every new connection. Qubee also gives you double volume absolutely free.

All new customers will receive a FREE 4 GB USB flash drive, this offer is not valid for Prepaid subscribers, the free USB will be sent with the official Qubee welcome letter,t his is a limited time offer, valid till August 31, 2011.

Feast your Internet appetite this Ramadan as Qubee gives you double volume absolutely free.

Samsung Electronics has recently unveiled the latest Samsung Notebook RC Series in Pakistan. The new RC Series is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to bring their world to life with brighter, sharper and naturally vibrant color.

With an HD LED display delivering up to 300 nit brightness the new Samsung Notebook RC series comes packed with a choice of the latest Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, genuine Windows® 7 Home and a NVIDIA® Optimus™ graphics card, which dynamically allocates resources where they are needed most.

Indus Motor Company (IMC), also known as Toyota Pakistan, has launched the new environment friendly Corolla Ecotec XLi / GLi.

The vehicle has been specifically designed and approved by Toyota Motor Corporation for Pakistan. Corolla ecotec is the first Toyota Corolla which has factory fitted CNG system with Safety and Performance as per Toyota standards in 1.3 L grades.

Pak Datacom Ltd. is a subsidiary of Telecom Foundation. Established in November 1991, wins Brand of The Year Award 2010.

His Excellency Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan, will present the Award to Pak Datacom Ltd. at a ceremony scheduled in Karachi in the month of July, 2011.

Types of e-Crime - A Must Read

This Column is written by Javed Chaudhry and was Published in "Daily Express"

How Mobile Phone is Used for e-Crimes in Pakistan.

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