Read this post in Urdu Like we reported before, PTA earlier in September/October 2011 had launched this SMS based consumer perception survey for cellular companies to measure consumer’s perception about services of five mobile phone operators. PTA is issuing the results for the said survey tomorrow morning through full page supplements (paid textual content that is published in papers; usually at the end). But we [...]

After monthly, hourly and various other bundles – Zong today introduced a weekly internet GPRS bundle that will help customers to use GPRS while on the go without looking at their counters. Keep reading to know the details: Zong Weekly Internet Details: First time Subscription Charges: Rs. 10 Weekly Charges: Rs. 35 Flexi Minutes (Weekdays): 120 Minutes every day Flexi Minutes (Saturday & Sunday): 48 [...]

Read this post in Urdu As we reported earlier, Zong has entered into three year deal with Manchester United, and now according to Dawn, part of this arrangement will see 32 footballers from all over Pakistan to be trained by Manchester United players under the guidance of their coaches including Sir Alex Ferguson. Country wide trials will be held from next year to select the [...]

Like we gave you a hint before, Zong has entered into a three-year partnership agreement with Manchester United, said a statement issued by Zong today. With this agreement, Zong is planning to launch dedicated value added services and products specifically for MANU fans that will enable Club’s estimated 10 million fans in Pakistan a chance to see all the goals scored, as well as exclusive [...]

Read this post in Urdu We are told by sources that Zong has decided to go to the next level by singing an exclusive deal with Manchester United, one of the top football clubs in the world. If scoops are to be believed then this will be first ever deal from any Pakistani corporation with a globally recognized football brand, such as Manchester United. Though [...]

Zong, a brand of CMPak Ltd, a China Mobile company – has published an ad today in Pakistani newspapers expressing grief and respect for Steve Jobs. Corporations, world over, published similar kind of ads (mainly in print) to condole the shocking demise of Steve Jobs. However, this advert by Zong is first we have seen by someone in Pakistan. Steve Jobs is loved by millions [...]

Read this post in Urdu Have you heard the one about the Norwegian, the Arab and the Chinaman? Unlike the many fables of the Englishman, Irishman and Scot, this one hits closer to home and includes special mention of a confused “American-Pakistani turned Egyptian-Pakistani turned Russian-Egyptian-Pakistani” and a Pakistani-Emirati. Now the tale could begin with the customary “Once upon a time” line, but that would [...]

Like previous year, Zong has once again stepped up to help the flood victims of the country. The telecom company has pledged to allay the misery of flood victims and has decided to provide its flood relief activities into 3 categories this year. ZONG has announced to contribute to the cause through company contribution, staff contribution and customer contribution. As a first step ZONG has [...]

Read this post in Urdu ZONG is launching a brand new offer named ZONG +1 through which ZONG’s users will be able to select any one GSM operator and get discounted (probably the best) call rate on ALL numbers of that operator. So this is going to be the best seller package for those who make excessive calls to other networks. Here’s the idea: Subscriber [...]

After knocking out in sales figures, Zong has ousted all operators in Mobile Number Portability race too. According to stats, made available to ProPakistani, Zong topped the MNP user gain by adding net 376,705 subscribers (port-in subscribers minus port out subscribers) during January 2011 to August 2011. Mobilink stood second in terms of subscribers shift, it added net 111,458 subscribers during the reported period. The [...]

By Hareem Deeba Independence Day is just hours away and my mind is drifting into the time when I used to do a lot of preparations to celebrate this special occasion weeks before its arrival. There was this time when August 14 actually used to be a Green Day – a day when you could witness no other colors but a combination of green and [...]

Pakistani cellular mobile operators added a total of 9.7 million subscribers in fiscal year 2010-11 to take the overall subscriber base to 108.9 millions as compared with previous year’s standing at 99.185 million, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority in it’s latest report. The tele-density of the cellular sector has seen growth of 5 percent in the outgoing financial year 2010-11 to reach 65.4 percent. Year 2010-11 [...]