To mark its first year in business, ZONG has launched an emotive music video that promises to appeal to all age groups. Directed by the renowned director Saqib Malik and performed by the music icon, Shafqat Amanat Ali, the music video is based on the brand’s core philosophy of promoting a healthy communication in society which joins hearts and erodes misunderstandings. “A clear and uninhibited [...]

Mobilink may lose, this time Tariq Durrani, Regional Commercial Director for central region (Lahore), who will reportedly join Zong as Head of Sales and Distribution, told us sources familiar with the situation. Zong has not issued any notification yet for the appointment of Mr. Durrani, but our sources have confirmed us that high-ups at Zong have confirmed his slot as head of Sales and distribution. [...]

Zong has extended its support to MANCON 2009 – the 4th International Management Conference – to be held on April 8 – 9, 2009 in Karachi, hosted by Nutshell Forum Elaborating the objective behind ZONG’s support to MANCON, Salman Wassay, Head of Marketing ZONG, said, “Since its launch in the Pakistani market, ZONG has fast gained-popularity. Our aim in supporting this conference is to make [...]

Alcatel-Lucent announced that it has signed a contract worth USD 52.87 million with China Mobile Pakistan Limited (CMPak), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Mobile, to expand its existing GSM/EDGE network. The expansion, which is now underway, will allow CMPak to provide enhanced commercial services in northern Pakistan by the end of the first quarter of 2009. Alcatel-Lucent will enable CMPak to increase its network capacity [...]

Headline says it all – following Ufone, Zong has also taken back SMS delivery reports. Thanks to Muhammad Zohair Chohan who notified us about this and wrote following email to ProPakistani I was wondering from last two days that delivery reports are not appearing when i send SMS from my zong sim. I tried to reset my message settings then i tried by changing the [...]

ZONG beat Ufone by 7 wickets with 5 overs to spare in friendly cricket match at Gymkhana Cricket Ground Saidpur Village. Ufone won the toss and decided to bat first. Ufone got to decent start where Saddrudin Saleem contributed his 109 on 90 balls to help the side reach to 242 in their stipulated 30 overs. Asif Rama, Faisal Niazi, Nayyer Raza and Roman took [...]

Guys, Zong Unlimited GPRS Package per month has been capped now at 2 GB – So be careful. (Confirmed by a CSR) They will update their website as well on this soon. Also to mention, you might like Zong’s hourly GPRS Package (Rs. 15 plus tax per hour)

China Mobile Communication Corporation (CMCC) has offered to lay a fibre optic cable from Karakoram to Gwadar, said a news report appearing in today’s ‘The News’. Paper repprts that this offer was made by a Chinese delegation which met Adviser to the PM on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik with a condition that it be provided conducive investment environment. It merits mentioning here that China Mobile [...]

Co‑Chairman China Mobile Zhang ChunJiang called on President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday in Presidency and matters pertaining to enhance existing investment and future prospective areas came under discussion. Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad Luo Zhaohui and other officials of China Mobile and Secretary IT and Telecom Hifz ur Rehman were also present in the meeting. The President said that Pakistan’s telecom sector offered excellent investment opportunities [...]

Turnover reached RMB 412.3 billion, up by 15.5% EBITDA of RMB 216.5 billion, up by 11.6% Profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 112.8 billion, up by 29.6% Total subscribers exceeded 457 million, up by 23.8% Proposed final dividend of HK$1.404 per share, including interim dividend of HK$1.339 per share paid, total dividend for 2008 amountingto HK$2.743 per share, representing a dividend payout ratio of 43% [...]

We had reported few days ago that China Mobile is likely to buy Warid Telecom – and today “The News” has reported a news item claiming that delegation of China Mobile Communication Corporation (CMCC) is visiting Pakistan to talk with other mobile operators for mergers/acquisitions. Paper further reports that China Mobile delegation is headed by its vice chairman and included project director for overseas investments. [...]

Through highly reliable sources, we are communicated that China Mobile is in serious talks with two telecom operators of Pakistan for acquiring them, especially Warid Telecom. In a recent development China Mobile has reportedly pitched Warid Telecom for acquiring its operations with management control. Inside sources from Warid, requesting anonymity have confirmed us that Warid posted a face value of US 2.5 Billion dollars for [...]

ZONG has announced its entry into the “Postpaid” market following a huge increase in its prepaid subscribers’ base across the country. A number of customized postpaid packages are on offer, to suit the vastly varied needs of individuals, large corporate entities and small businesses. The key features of the ZONG Postpaid include same airtime rates for both on-net & off-net besides keeping the rates competitive [...]

ZONG has announced ‘Keh Do Message Contest’ for all of its customers. Challenge is that you need so send maximum number of Keh Do Messages with-in a month to win On-Net Free Minutes. Zong on its website says “ZONG assures transparency & impartiality in the contest and gives equal opportunity to ALL to participate & win. The website shows weekly updates for Top 10 customers [...]

Zong has revamped its color tone for their website in Red Color to celebrate the Valentine’s Day. So let’s join hands with Zong – forget the grieves and spread the love : – ) Djuice is bring special gifts and iPods on Valentine’s Day -  for details click here [Thanks Owais] Ufone has come up with special services, for details click here Warid users check [...]