We will remain away for couple of days, for Eid Vacations… and will get back On September 24th, 2009.However, we will take care of any breaking stories – if there will come any. google_ad_client = "pub-2582615005696185"; google_ad_slot = "8617325131"; google_ad_width = 200; google_ad_height = 200; Wishing you all very Happy Eid...
In Pakistan, over 1,000 babies have successfully been delivered using the IVF (Test Tube Baby) treatment technology since its launch in 1984. This was stated by IVF treatment pioneer in Pakistan Prof Rashid Latif Khan while speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of the IVF programme. Prof Khan said the first IVF baby of the world was delivered...
In 1998 when I was working in a Karachi based advertising agency, all the time we had to focus on print ads and a rare TVC or intro was produced for a big client like PTCL. At that time, graphic designers were very important and they used to have a prominent value in an advertising company. They even had better salaries. These designers worked day and...
Mobilink has been ranked amongst the top 100 Mobile Operator Brands in the world by Informa Telecoms and Media. According to the survey by Mobile Communications International, which evaluated the Top 100 cellular brands in the world on various criterion of quality, service and perceptions, Mobilink has been ranked 3rd among the “Brands Punching...
Syed Nasurl Karim Ahmed Ghaznavi, Member Finance PTA, has been granted second term of service starting from 24-2-2009 for four years under section 3(2) of PTA act, 1999 on the recommendations of Dr. Yasin Ahmed, Chairman, PTA. Mr. Ghaznavi is a civil servant from 1974 batch. He has been associated with telecom sector since 1992 and holds vast experience...
PakPRwire.net, Pakistan’s 1st Press Release Distribution Network has been inaugurated in F-7/1, Islamabad with an aim to create more effectively, friendly and interactive media environment in the country. By fully utilizing the search-engine optimization, social-media tools and powerful features of Email, the web-based platform of Pak PRwire (www.PakPRwire.net)...
Paltel Group, the provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has warned that Gaza could be disconnected from the outside world as a result of the Israeli air strikes and ground assault in Gaza. Paltel operates several channels for connecting the Gaza Strip with the outside world, however only one alternative...
A Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) exchange was damaged when it was hit by a bomb in Wana, South Waziristan, reported “The News”. Reporter citing official and tribal sources from Wana reported that the blast didn’t cause any human loss. However, sources were not clear whether the perpetrators of the blast wanted to target the...
In occupied Kashmir, the cellular company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced restoration of short messaging services (SMS) in Kashmir valley from Saturday (December 27), after five months following lifting of the restrictions imposed by the occupation authorities in August this year. The ban had initially been lifted by the high court, but...
Submarine Cables that are responsible for Internet and telephone communications between the Asia and Europe are reportedly cut down between Italy and Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea. In this mysterious activity (can be co-incidence as well) all three major undersea cables called SE-ME-WE3, SE-ME-WE4 and flag got damaged today. The failures cut the flow...
PTCL has requested Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to use its legal powers to help PTCL in recovering dues from its defaulters and also has requested to cancel the licenses of defaulting operators. Our sources confirmed that this formal request says that PTCL has major contribution towards telcom sector through its network infrastructure, interconnection...
Mobilink has signed an agreement with Pakistan Post Office to introduce Mobile Money Order Service in Pakistan. The agreement was signed by Ahsan Basir Sheikh, Additional Director General (Financial Services) from Pakistan Post and Bilal Munir Sheikh, VP Marketing from Mobilink Elaborating on the initiative, Bilal Munir Sheikh, VP Marketing, Mobilink...
Pakistan Electronic Media Regular Authority (PEMRA) has granted 10 new satellite television channels today. These channels include Pakistan’s first satellite TV channel for health related services, furthermore another TV channel for kids has been granted landing rights. The Chairman PEMRA presided over 51st Authority meeting, while other members including...
Major General (retd) Ameer Faisal Alvi, former head of Special Services Group (SSG), was gunned down in PWD Colony in Sector O-9 of the federal capital along with his driver as he left his house for office on Wednesday morning. Major General (R) Ameer Faisal Alvi (49 PMA Long Course) joined the Malaysian telecom company ‘Red Tone Communications’...
Etisalat has confirmed that it has a US$3 billion investment in hand to fund acquisitions and is looking at possible targets that may be cheap in the current economic climate. “We are watching what’s happening in the markets. We are not holding back but waiting to see what will happen. We believe there will be a lot of opportunities in 2009,”...
