The Information Technology University of the Punjab (ITU-Punjab) held a successful Information session on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Arfa Software Technology Park. Aspiring students gathered in large numbers to inquire about the undergraduate programs being launched by the ITU in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering as well as its existing graduate program in Computer Science. ITU-Punjab’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Umar [...]

Zong recently promoted emerging designers at the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2013. Ever since its inception in Pakistan, Zong has been trying to foster the talented youth of Pakistan through various initiatives at numerous platforms. This year, Zong decided to nurture the emerging designers who wanted to showcase their creations at the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2013. The lucky designers who participated in the ‘Zong [...]

The Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) has installed an ATM machine on the campus of Government College University Lahore, to facilitate its students, staff and teachers. GCU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammed Khaleeq-ur Rahman and HBL President Nauman K. Dar inaugurated the ATM machine, while HBL Head Payment Services Faiq Hussain, GCU Director Research Professor Dr Muhammad Zakria Butt and Old Ravians Union Secretary Dr Khalid [...]

Many of your might already know Faizan Buzdar from Elixir and then from Ultimas (based out of Rawalpindi) – where he started his tech career back in the days. Faizan is praised by many for the way he started Scrybe and the way it created buzz around the globe. He didn’t stop there and went on to start Convo, a business collaboration service, which is [...]

During a latest development in telecom sector, Ufone and Mobilink has announced an increase of 5 paisas for balance inquiries. Zong, Telenor and Warid are likely to follow the move in coming days. Ufone said that new balance inquiry charges will be applicable from May 25th, while Mobilink hasn’t mentioned any date for new charges yet. We are sure that other operators will announce similar [...]

Ufone yesterday launched the “Uth Pack”, operator’s first true brand for the youth, with which it aims to bring comfort and style in lives by offering more than just calls and SMS. Salman Wassay, Chief Commercial Officer, Ufone is here himself explaining us the philosophy of Uth Pack and how it is going to make a difference for the youth of the country. Here goes [...]

LG, the Korean Electronics Giant, has launched 84-inch Ultra HD TV, equipped with 3D technology, in Pakistan with a price tag of whooping Rs. 2 million per unit. World’s first ultra HD TV boosts 4K resolution, by setting new level of ULTRA HD (3840 X 2160) picture quality making Full HD (1920 X 1080) look like standard definition. Other top selling features of this beast [...]

Ufone yesterday launched ‘Uth Pack’, which has been tailored specially for the youth. Uth Pack is designed to target the urban youth which is looking for a lot more than just Voice, SMS and Data. The focus of its positioning “On Kar” revolves around the digital at heart and for those who wish to have a redefined cellular service. Uth Pack is the country’s first [...]

Group photo of PTA officials with Dr. Sania Nishtar, Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecom. Senior officials of Ministry of IT and Telecom are also present. Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology &Telecom (IT&T), Dr. Sania Nishtar visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters yesterday. Additional Secretary, Member Law , Member IT of MoIT Director Generals (DGs) of Different Divisions of PTA and senior officers [...]

Mobilink posted a steady increase in revenues in first quarter of 2013 to reach Rs. 27.2 billion, up from 25.9 billion during the same duration a year ago. Revenues were mainly hit by tough regulatory environment, persistent energy shortage and law and order situation that resulted into government forced network outages. Mobilink, on other hands, took necessary measures to strengthen its position with given circumstances [...]

A lawyer from Peshawar has challenged the ban on YouTube in Peshawar High Court, by maintaining that the ban on the video sharing website should be un-blocked. Petitioner,Mian Mohibullah Kakakhel, said that its in the larger interest of general public to access the YouTube. He mentioned that authorities concerned, i.e. PTA and MoIT have failed to block the specific URLs that contain blasphemous content – [...]

Warid Telecom has announced its latest International Dialing offer for  Warid Prepaid subscribers in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur regions. Customers from these regions can make international calls to their loved ones in India and Bangladesh for just 7 paisas+tax per second without any hidden subscription charges. Warid Prepaid or Glow customers in the vicinity of Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur regions will be automatically eligible to [...]

The Information Technology University Punjab (ITU-Punjab) is set to hold an Information session on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 4:00pm onwards at the Arfa Software Technology Park located on Ferozepur Road, Lahore. This event will be a great opportunity for prospective students to learn about ITU’s existing MS program in Computer Science and also its undergraduate program being launched this year. ITU will be offering four-year [...]

At its famed I/O Conference, Google, instead of announcing a new Nexus smartphone, Google has announced that it will be selling the Galaxy S 4 instead with stock Android OS. The phone will come with the same specs as the original Galaxy S 4 with the only difference being the original, skin-free Android UI instead of Samsung’s own Touchwiz with Nature UI. The phone will [...]

Warid telecom announced the launch of a bus schedule app aimed at providing its customers with all the information they need about routes and timings for Daweoo bus service. Now Warid Telecom users can download the Bus Schedule application which will allow users to check intra city bus routes along with their travel charges and timings. The app displays all the bus routes across Pakistan. [...]