KASB Bank has automated its State Bank reporting structure by agreeing to implement a state of the art application designed by Ora-Tech Systems (Pvt) Ltd, one of Pakistan’s leading IT companies. The application, which is expected to be up and running in about three months is best known as OTS RCOA (Ora-Tech Systems – Reporting Chart of Accounts System). The software is designed to connect [...]

Orascom Telecom, the parent company of Mobilink, is leading a fundraising campaign in its native Egypt for Pakistani flood victims, trying to capitalize on the spirit of charity and giving during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. In a one-page advertisement in the state-run Al-Ahram newspaper, the Cairo-based company appeals to Egyptians to join the international community in supporting the flood victims, particularly during Ramadan. [...]

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) management has decided not to pay the current month salaries and bonuses to the employees not performing their duties. The management has reacted strongly against on-going strikes by company employees, demanding raise in salaries and allowances announced by the government in recent budget. PTCL management said the allowance and bonus packages will be given to those employees who will perform [...]

This Ramadan PTCL Broadband comes up with an amazing offer for its student subscribers who have taken the student package and for those who are planning to take the Pakistan Broadband connection. Broadband Pakistan has announced Ramadan offer in two different categories that are effective from1st of Ramadan i.e. 12-08-2010. The two main categories are: Category 1 PTCL will give financially support of Rs 100,000 [...]

Acision today announced that Mobilink has once again selected the Acision SMSC to expand its messaging capability to manage growth in messaging traffic. Rashid Khan, President and CEO, Mobilink said, “Acision has a proven track record in products, expertise and continuous service innovations, and is one of Mobilink’s trusted value partners. With our customers expecting exceptional quality and performance from each of our services and [...]

Ufone has gone aggressive with this offer that allows one free minute with every minute for on-net calls, round the clock and no daily charges. This offer is valid for 20 days only with one time subscription charge of Rs. 20; hence it is treat for heavy users who How to avail: Dial *26# from your Ufone and enjoy this limited time offer which has [...]

Warid has launched video service for its customers to enjoy free videos on the move where ever they are, though GPRS charges will apply. Warid customers can now access the world of news, sports, entertainment and education with a user friendly interface on their mobiles via the new ‘VOW’ (Videos on Warid) Service. ‘VOW’ shall be constantly updated with new FREE video content that users [...]

Research in Motion, the makers of Blackberry, will reportedly give limited access to Indian Government to Blackberry messaging by September 1st, while complete access by year end, reported Reuters citing Indian government officials. RIM faces an August 31st deadline to give authorities the means to track and read BlackBerry Enterprise email and its separate BlackBerry Messenger service. RIM was aggressive until first week of August, [...]

Samsung has announced that utility and entertainment apps available through the “Samsung Apps”, are dominating the popularity list, released recently. “Magic Torch” application has topped the list as it is the Most-Downloaded” application in the list, from 1st of June till mid of July 2010. The “Magic Torch”, transforms Samsung Wave (S8500) into a flashlight with four different screens — standard light bulb, Ecological light [...]

Transcend Information, a global leader in the manufacture of memory products, has made a big step in its channel expansion by joining forces with its new strategic partner, Orient group of Companies, a manufacturer and distributor of home appliances and other consumer products in Pakistan. Under this alliance, Transcend’s entire portfolio of products will be sold and distributed by Orient group’s network across Pakistan. MJ [...]

This Ramadan, Mobilink Jazz launches “Ramadan kay Paigham”. With Ramadan kay Paigham offer, Jazz customers can send unlimited SMS to any network in Pakistan between Sehri and Iftar for Rs. 1.99 plus tax per day. Tariff: Rs. 1.99 plus tax per day How to Subscribe: Jazz customers can subscribe to offer by dialing *106*1#. Terms & Conditions: This offer is valid between 0300 – 1900 [...]

Qubee, Wimax broadband provider, has doubled data transfer volume limits on all packages as a special Ramadan Offer. Offer is valid from 12-Aug-2010 to 30-Sep-2010. Following are revised tariff details:

Mobilink has posted strong revenues, higher EBITDA and increasing subscriber base in the first half of 2010 as compared to the same period last year. According to the results published by OTH, Mobilink closed the first half of 2010 with revenues of PKR 47.5 billion showing a YoY increase of 11.4% and there was a YoY increase of 24.8% in its EBITDA in rupee terms. [...]

Forty Intel-powered Classmate PCs with WiFi connectivity were donated to Public School and College, a government-run institution in North Karachi. The PC lab was inaugurated by David Fosberg, Manager Intel World Ahead Program for APAC, in the presence of Raza Haroon, Minister for Information Technology, Government of Sindh. The Intel World Ahead Program aims to enhance lives by accelerating access to un-compromised technology for everyone, [...]