Telenor sponsored the (Sama – Talkshawk live concert) that was a part of Sama TV 1st anniversary festival. Sama- Talkshawk concert received big applause and the concert turned into single main event of festival. It is to note after a long time such type of concert were organized and it was considered a gift for Karachi and People enjoyed the show with their families. Besides [...]

Pakistani telecom operator, CMPak, has announced to launch its 1st Solar Powered Macro Base Station (BTS) with the collaboration of Huawei in Mirpur, AJK area. Huawei’s remote-controlled Solar-Power Macro BTS allows CMPAK to extend its network reach into un-served and remote areas having limited access to the electricity grid. Mr. Xu Haiyong, CTO of CMPAK, while visiting the site, expressed: “Solar is one of new [...]

There are rumors in the Market that SMS services may get blocked this week (most probably from May 1st, 2009); however no official words yet from any side on this news. This rumor basically originated from multiple news bureaus, but no newspaper carried this news later on. Reports were that government has started thinking seriously about blocking SMS services in the country, or at least [...]

After a severe decline, at last recovery signs are sensed in the advertising world. We have seen, right sizing, dismissals in advertising and blacklisting of the companies and clients during the last few months. Public sector was not clearing their liabilities while advertising agencies were in deep trouble with deepest cash crisis. The public sector is dying with budget drought and only those clients are [...]

Here is another interesting video of three 2nd year students from Sir Syed Science College, Tipu Road, Rawalpindi. They have devloped a hovercraft, that can lift 350 KG of weight. Project is sponsored by Intel, under the name of Intel ISEF Awards. These students are nominated to visit United States to participate in International Science and Engineering Fair in May, where they will be exhibiting [...]

Zong now offers International Bundle Packages, that can give you 125 Minutes @ Rs. 200+tax (Validity 15 days) or 350 Minutes @ Rs. 500+tax (Validity 30 days) or 750min@ Rs1000 (Validity 30 days) Under this package, you can call UK landline USA Landline USA Mobile CANADA Landline Canada Mobile For more details Call Zong Helpline Thanks to Shahzad Khan for updating me on this.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated a countrywide crackdown to curb the growing threat of piracy in the country. M/s Microsoft Corporation had lodged a written complaint with the FIA Crime Circle Karachi against M/s Softwise Technology for being allegedly involved in copyright violations of its software products and selling them by pre-installing pirated software copies on machines. Accordingly, on the instructions of Mir [...]

First let me provide some details on difference between PDA’s and normal mobile Handsets. A personal digital assistant (PDA) is a handheld computer, also known as a palmtop computer. Where normal mobile handset is a mobile phone or mobile (also called cell phone and hand phone, as well as cell phone, cellular phone, cell, wireless phone, cellular telephone, mobile telephone or cell telephone) is a [...]

Pakistan’s telecom industry continues to take positive steps towards the development of telecom infrastructure in the country. The massive boom for the mobile phone segment of telecom industry has provided the momentum for expansion and development in other segments of telecom as well, especially in the rural areas of Pakistan. The Universal Service Fund (USF) from Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) is providing the impetus for [...]

Import of mobile phones has reduced by 76 percent during the first nine months of the current fiscal year as compared to the phones imported during the same period of last fiscal year, according to Federal Bureau of Statistics. The country imported cell phones worth $139.480 million during July-March period of the current fiscal year against the phones import of $581.807 million during the same [...]

The contribution of telecom sector to the national exchequer increased to Rs 110 billion in the year 2007-08 on account of general sales tax, activation charges and other steps as compared to Rs 100 billion in the year 2006-07. Chairman, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr Muhammad Yasin stated this while addressing the 2009 Global TeleCon Pakistan conference held by Shamrock Conferences International here on Saturday. [...]

Speakers and industry experts at the 2nd Global Telecon 2009 on Thursday endorsed technology advancement for economic growth and consumer satisfaction as the cornerstone of Pakistan’s telecommunication environment in the immediate future. Chief Guest on the occasion Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Dr Muhammad Yaseen emphasised the critical role of an attractive and collectively favourable telecom regulatory policy. In his keynote address, Dr Yaseen highlighted [...]

The Egyptian operator Orascom Telecom deeming the deal of selling the part of shares in MobiNil to France Telecom as null and void after the French incumbent failed to meet the deadline. France Telecom has been unable to complete the transfer of funds on time, making the court’s ruling null and void, which had ordered Orascom to transfer its stake in French telco. Orascom said [...]

Nokia Pakistan, the market leaders in mobile devices, opened its first NOKIA CARE – customer care centre in MULTAN located at ChenOne Towers, Abdali Road. The Care centre will provide customer an easy access to expert maintenance services, warranty claims and expert technical advice. Nokia enhancements will be made available to maximize customer satisfaction. The Nokia care centre has been established to facilitate consumers and [...]

Warid Telecom, the country’s most popular cellular service in its continued efforts as a responsible organization, has proved to be at the top in successful implementation of PTA’s new pre activation regime. Effective from 1st of Feb 2009, all Warid new prepaid SIMs are being activated only when the subscribers dial 789 & have their personal data verified (in compliance with NADRA). The huge network [...]