Monday, January 23, 2012

PTCL launches 3G Evo Wi-Fi Cloud

Press Release: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTCL) has introduced 3G Evo Wi-Fi Cloud, for its existing and potential customers.3 G Evo Wi-fi cloud is Pakistan’s first intelligent mobile Wi-fi. It is a new category of mobile broadband that combines the best of two technologies, 3G Evo 3.1 MBPS wireless internet and Wi-Fi in a sleek device that lets users put their world of content, services and connectivity in the palm of their hand. The Evo Wi-Fi platform creates a personal mobile Wi-fi of high-speed broadband connectivity that can be easily shared between multiple users. Up to five Wi-Fi devices such as laptops, smart phones, cameras, gaming devices and multimedia players can connect simultaneously.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

[m.bing.com for Android & iOS] Updated by Microsoft


Microsoft has updated Bing for Mobile page with HTML5 to bring faster image search and app search for the iPhone and Android smartphones.

m.bing.com updates for iPhone and Android mobile, offers improved Image Search, which is now “faster and smoother.” Bing also updated its Shopping Search feature to let users comparison shop, get questions answered, discover product details, and check out user reviews.

"Nokia X1-00" Price / Review / Specifications / Features


Nokia X1-00: Music Phone with 2 Months Battery Standby

Nokia has announced its music oriented mobile phone Nokia X1-00 at an affordable price, X1-00 is a low-end featured phone primarily aimed for populated Asian and Middle Eastern markets, with a 106 phon speaker (a unit of perceived loudness) at its back, which the company says is enough to ‘rattle your window panes’.

Nokia X1-00 is Priced around Rs. 3,750/- in Pakistan. Other than this louder speaker, Nokia X1-00 features pretty ordinary specifications. It comes with Series 30 operating system, with enhanced built-in music player. The loud speaker of this latest mobile phone has been modified to remain undistorted at higher volumes, helping cut through the high “ambient noise levels in many places in the world”. Nokia X1-00 weights 91 grams and has pre-loaded music player app and mobile game

TalkShawk "Voice + SMS Bundle" for Rs. 7 per day by TelenorTelenor TalkShawk introduces an amazing "Voice + SMS Bundle" for both Voice and SMS needs! Now Talkshawk subscribers can avail Voice + SMS bundle (7 Minutes and 70 SMS) for Rs. 7 only! Offer is valid for all Talkshawk subscribers Latest validity rule will prevail for subscriptions on SMS i.e. if a subscriber has 5 day SMS bundle validity left from SMS bundle already subscribed and he/she subscribes to the Voice + SMS Bundle, then validity will remain the same for SMS bundles (5days), while remaining SMS will be added


Telenor TalkShawk introduces an amazing "Voice + SMS Bundle" for both Voice and SMS needs!

Now Talkshawk subscribers can avail Voice + SMS bundle (7 Minutes and 70 SMS) for Rs. 7 only! Offer is valid for all Talkshawk subscribers

Latest validity rule will prevail for subscriptions on SMS i.e. if a subscriber has 5 day SMS bundle validity left from SMS bundle already subscribed and he/she subscribes to the Voice + SMS Bundle, then validity will remain the same for SMS bundles (5days), while remaining SMS will be added

Win Gold Coins with Jazz Chota Bundle Offer [Mobilink]


Now with Jazz Chota Bundle Offer, you can win Gold Coins every day! Now every participating subscriber will get a chance to win Gold Coins along with 7 On-net minutes and 30 SMS to all networks for just Rs. 5!

Jazz gives you a chance to change your Rs. 5 coin into a 10gm Gold Coin every day and not only that but everyone will get 7 On-net min and 30 all network SMS. So Dial *101*1*06# to enter into the Lucky Draw. Subscription charges of Rs. 5.0+ta

Warid Telecom Celebrated Earth Hour 2011


Press Release: Warid Telecom its employees and their families celebrated Earth Hour on March 26th, 2011. These celebrations were part of Warid’s going green drive. Around the world, Earth Hour was embraced by the global community, transcending race, culture, age and economics as individuals took leadership in their communities in the pursuit of a cleaner and safer planet.

While commenting on Warid’s participation in the event Mr. Muneer Farooqui, Chief Executive Officer Warid Telecom said “Our participation in Earth Hour this year shows our commitment towards a great concern about the health of the living resources on which we all depend. Earth hour is a way to renew our commitment to living a more sustainable lifestyle and bring local attention to this important global issue.”

PTCL introduces new Vfone internet and SMS tariff


Press Release: Pakistan Telecommunication Company LTD (PTCL), reinforcing its aim to make communication more affordable for its customers, has come up with a new exciting internet and SMS tariff for its valued customers of Vfone, the country’s largest WLL network.

According to details, PTCL is offering an internet tariff of Rs. 2.00 per 15 minutes (15 min plus) and an SMS tariff of Rs. 0.30 per SMS for all networks having an objective to ensure the continuity of quality service and facilitation of its customers.

Jazz Jazba offers Free Calls after 2 minutes [Such Gupshup]

Jazz Jazba now introduces another "Such Gupshup" which is offering free calls after 2 minutes to any Mobilink number between 11 p.m. to 5 p.m for Rs. 2 + Tax/Day. To avail the offer, customers need to switch to jazba, SMS sub to 2233 and then Dial*105*1#

Windows 8: Top 10 Leaks

There has been a lot of leaks and rumors about Windows 8 in the last few weeks. Information is surfacing about the look and feel, new features, restore to default setting options etc of the next version of Windows. Here are the top 10 Windows 8 leaks

WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad by LG


LG has launched LG Wireless Charging Pad (WCP-700) which enables one to charge any mobile phone by placing it on the charging pad.

Although, one will have to plug the WCP-700 into a socket so some wires are required, but there is no physical connection between the mobile phone and the charging pad.

LG’s charging pad is installed with various LED lights that tells you about charging progress. Blue indicates plugged in, Orange tells that charger is ready, Flashing Green means your phone is charging and Solid Green indicates that your phone is fully charged.

PTCL & ADG LDI signs WLL Business Promotion Agreement


Press Release: PTCL has signed an agreement with ADG LDI (Pvt.) Ltd to promote its Wireless Local Loop services across Pakistan. Mr. Hamid Farooq (SEVP Business Development), PTCL and Mr. Farooq Dar (CEO) ADG LDI (Pvt.) Ltd signed the agreement in a ceremony held at the PTCL headquarters.

ADG LDI (Pvt.) Ltd, a company of the Dollar East Group is a premium provider of telecom services and solutions with expertise in diverse areas and is operating a network of voice and data services with presence in major cities of Pakistan

Warid Reverse Auction Service: Buy via SMS

Warid brings you another unique service by the name of Warid Reverse Auction over SMS! With this service get a chance to buy amazing brand new products every week at a fraction of their current retail price! Just send in your ‘Lowest Unique Bid’ and buy amazing items at incredibly low prices with Warid's Reverse Auction service!

Watch Tv on Mobile Phones: Zong Pocket TV

Zong added Mobile Tv Service in their VAS list, Zong Mobile Tv Service offers Live TV feeds on Mobile Phones in Pakistan, this exclusive service is named as "Zong Pocket TV". Now with zong Pocket Tv Service, zong customers can watch live Pakistani and international TV channels on Mobile Phones, and also Choose from a variety of both local and international channels from Zong's Pocket Tv Portal.

Ufone is back with free minutes and free SMS


If you haven’t used your Ufone SIM since 10th February, should start using it today, because doing so will get you Rs.100 worth of balance, free Ufone minutes upto 2,000and free SMS upto 20,000 absolutely Free!!

How To Get Ufone free balance, free minutes and free SMS?

Ufone brings hourly internet package


Hourly Mobile Internet Package, After Zong, Warid and Telenor now Ufone brings an hourly internet package.

Hourly Mobile Internet package costs Rs. 15 per hour with Unlimited Internet on your handset. Check emails, catch up on the social networking websites update, watch videos, get the latest News or just simply surf the Internet. There is so much to it. Subscribe to Hourly Mobile Internet package by sending SMS “SUB” to 806 and enjoy Ufone Mobile Internet package.

Persona Cricket craze - Ticket to World Cup 2011


Telenor Pakistan Brings Persona Cricket Craze, part of Persona World Cup Campaign, By recharge of Rs.500 or more, Persona customers can win a free trip to Sri Lanka to watch the world cup and lot of prizes on daily basis.

Join the world cup action in SIRILANKA, win a return ticket with 4-night stay for Quarter and Semi Finals and 15 cricket souvenirs every day, Qualify for the lucky draw on every recharge of Rs. 500.

Ufone Faisalabad Offer: Free calls after 2 Mins


With Ufone’s Faisalabad Offer, after the first 2 minutes your call is absolutely free!

After Ufone Karachi Offer, a (location based charging) LBC Package, Ufone is now offering a special package for Ufone subscribers residing in Faisalabad.

Ufone bring a very special Faisalabad Offer for Faisalabadis. Now, Faisalabadis and its neighboring towns like Chak Jhamroo, Jaran Wala, Mamu Kanjan, Sumandri and Tandalian Wala can also experience and take advantage of a complete revamped network with stronger signals, crisp clear voice, instant connectivity and with the lowest rates.

With Ufone’s faisalabad Offer, call any Ufone number anywhere in Pakistan, from Faisalabad, at any time of the day (24 hours daily) for only Rs. 1.20 per minute, whereas from 9pm to 6pm after 2 minutes your call will be absolutely FREE! This amazing offer does not stop here, on subscription to this offer, you will be entitled to 5000 SMS absolutely Free.

And if you move to the Ufone network, or buy a new SIM you will get a balance worth Rs. 100 absolutely free!

Nokia Mobile Phone Price List - Latest

Latest Nokia Mobile Phones and Prices in Pakistan "Daily Updated"

Jazz SMS Khazana: winner got Rs. 3 Million


Jazz SMS Khazana, at the conclusion of its fourth round brought a radical change in the life of its grand prize winner, Saeeda M Yousaf, the 26 year old winner of fourth Jazz SMS Khazana Grand Prize worth rupees three million.

Saeeda is the 345th winner to have been rewarded by under Jazz SMS Khazana campaign, being run successfully since December 2009 by Mobilink Jazz.

Mobilink Brings “Fantasy Cricket League” for worldcup 2011


As the biggest Cricket event of the year is about to happen, Mobilinkbrings an exciting and fun filled service “Fantasy Cricket League”which will be a competition based IVR fun service allowing users to create their ‘dream teams’ by selecting any of the players from the database of 367 players and then manage them accordingly before or during a LIVE Cricket match.

This service is designed conceptually to run in parallel with a LIVE cricket match and uses a point-based system. The points will be awarded based on the performance of the selected players in the live cricket match. At the end of the World Cup tournament, the user with highest score will be declared as a winner.

wi-tribe has launched services in Faisalabad


As Repoted Earlier: wi-tribe has launched services in Faisalabad, its 5th city of operations. After launching services in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, now the residents of Faisalabad can too enjoy a superior broadband experience.

With an aim to enhance online access for both personal and business use, wi-tribe is focused towards expanding its quality-driven network, in line with a strategic plan to provide an affordable range of broadband services to more customers in all their cities of operation.

Zong M9 brings "Malik Da Groove" [http://m9.com.pk]


M9 brings "Malik Da Groove" on Zong Mobile Music Channel. Malik Da Groove, Want to GROOVE with your most wanted Rj ‘Khalid Malik’?

Now you get a chance to listen to your favorite City FM 89’s Rj ‘Khalid Malik’ on your mobile phones via Mobile Music Channel (MMC) (Dial 444). This exclusive show on MMC, starts today and is on till 25th April 2011; Rj Khalid will GROOVE the show with his interesting social affair topics, games, blend of music and much more.

It just doesn’t end here, you also get to WIN BIG with Khalid every week as well. All you need to do is to participate in the weekly topics by dialing 444 from your M9 numbers and WIN Prizes as big as Apple Ipods, Android Handsets, Sony MP3 Walkmans, DVD Players and much more

Ali Zafar's new album "JHOOM" sponsored By Mobilink


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[mostwanted.com.pk] Most Wanted - Telenor internet.more


Telenor Pakistan brings Most Wanted Contest under telenor's brand name internet.more.

Follow the most wanted for periodic location updates

Most Wanted Contest is based on the characters, escaped from the internet ;-), and roaming in various cities of Pakistan.

How to participate in the Telenor Most Wanted Contest ?
Catch them in three simple steps and win exclusive Prizes via Telenor Most Wanted Contest.
Find them
Shoot their Pictures from your mobile phone
Upload their pictures from your mobile phone, using telenor wap / internet, and upload in your most wanted album

Takbeer Tv Live - [http://takbeer.tv/]

Watch Takbeer Tv Live. Takbeer TV, the latest Islamic channel to launch recently on the Sky Digital platform.

Madni Channel Live - [http://www.madanichannel.com/]


Karo Mumkin projects: implementation, announced by Telenor


Telenor Pakistan has announced the next phase of its ‘Karo Mumkin’ initiative. The two winning ideas that emerged from the recently concluded campaign will now be turned into projects and launched later this year. Telenor Pakistan’s Karo Mumkin initiative aims at helping people realize possibilities.

At a press conference held at Telenor Pakistan’s head office, the two winners shared details of their projects. Fariha Ambreen spoke about her project 'Recycle Paper to Provide Notebooks to Schools for Under Privileged Children' while Abdul Haq Mohiuddin gave details about his project 'Donate Rs100 from your Monthly Salary to Make Education Possible for Street Children'. The two will work with project consultants and auditors Earnest and Young.

Nobody can match U! - Ufone World Cup Offer for Team Pakistan


Ufone Cricket World Cup (2011) Offer "Nobody can match U!", for Team Pakistan Players. Ufone offering Rs. 1 million each for extraordinary performance by Pakistani cricket players in the following categories:
Most Boundaries of World Cup
Most Wickets of World Cup
First Hat Trick of the World Cup
Telecom operators are trying to compete each other with their service offers on the enthusiasm of cricket fans as the Cricket World Cup event is around the corner and the Pakistani team is in its good form.

TeleCON 2011 in Islamabad on April 16






Telecommunication Congress (TeleCON 2011) The 4th Pakistan TeleCON is scheduled to be held on in Islamabad April 16, 2011. The theme of the Conference will be on ‘Embracing New Technologies and Economic Challenges’.

TeleCON 2011 is endorsed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and supported by leading trade organizations, telecom companies and IT industry. The event will feature experts and industry specialists delivering breakthrough papers and presentations. This annual meeting of all telecom and IT specialists will provide ample opportunities for companies in Pakistan, specializing both in the telecom and IT industries to highlight their key performance indicators and the need to venture into newer territories for revenue generation and value-added services. Madiha Adnan, Manager Conferences at SHAMROCK Conferences International – the organizers of the conference, said: “We are looking forward to the usual enthusiastic participation of industry stalwarts and the learned audience which comes to attend TeleCON in large numbers. We are welcoming ‘partners’ on board the TeleCON 2011 wave and encourage companies to showcase their success in Pakistan.”

Khyber Tv Live - Pushto Channel


Jazz SMS Khazana 5 by Mobilink

Mobilink brings “Jazz SMS Khazana 5”, After the grand success of SMS Khazana Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV. Which promises much more enticing and attractive prizes. Users will be able to win these prizes through lucky draw. Moreover there will be surprise prizes for users throughout the campaign. The 5th round of SMS Khazana is going to be unique in terms of playability as users can raise the prize amount based on the number of correct / incorrect answers they will be sending to 5555 for that specific prize.

Jazz SMS Cricket Quiz

Mobilink Jazz brings "SMS Cricket Quiz" for cricket World Cup 2011. With SMS cricklet quiz the 25 lucky customers will win Air Tickets to Siri Lanka, Hotel Stay or ticket price for cricket matches. Being the rewarding brand that it has always been, rewarding its valuable customers with new and thrilling offers, this cricket season Mobilink Jazz brings SMS Cricket Quiz - An exciting new consumer promotion that tests the customers knowledge of cricket! http://

PTCL Cricket Info Service - [www.ptcl.com.pk]


Press Release: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd.(PTCL) has launched Cricket Info service for its landline and Vfone customers. PTCL cricket info service is designed especially to cater to huge interest of its customers within this sport and to provide them with uninterrupted commentary and updates of the event especially during the load shedding hours. PTCL cricket service is loaded with exciting ‘World Cup Challenge Service’ a cricket quiz, winners of which will be awarded with valuable prizes.

The service would be readily available on customers’ telephone sets, which they can access by dialing 1216. Further an IVR will guide them to enter world cup challenge quiz.

The prizes have been categorized in to Mega and Bumper prizes, five lucky participants can win the mega prize which is a return ticket of columbo. The bumper prize is a trip for two to a surprise exotic destination along with the mega and bumper prizes they can also win several other prizes like 50 professional cricket kits, 50 EVO dongles and much more.

ZONG Cricket Ki Jeet!


Zong brings World Cup Campaign for its subscribers Cricket Ki Jeet!. ZONG has always been associated with innovation and creativity. Keeping this tradition alive.

With Cricket Ki Jeet, customers can win amazing prizes everyday, which include Handsets, DVD players, MP3 Players, Xbox, Ipads and LCD TVs! There is also a bumper prize of a VIGO car. In addition, there are daily cash prizes of Rs 100,000 during the group stage which progresses to Rs 1,000,000 for the final of the 2011 World Cup!

With Cricket Ki Jeet, the more you play, the more you win!

Khyber News Live - Pushto Tv Channel


Samsung Mobile Phone Price List - Latest

Latest Samsung Mobile Phones and Prices in Pakistan "Daily Updated"

Gillette Perfect Cricket Fantasy League - Paly & Win


Perfect Team Fantasy League is a free-to-play fantasy cricket game. Compete against your friends team in the World Cup and see which team comes on top.

Log-in and register your team under a unique name (only 1 team can be selected under a single User ID).

Each participant has a 1000 points at the outset from which he/she has to pick 11 players, which should include:

Batsmen 4, Bowlers 4, All Rounders 2, Wicket Keeper 1

Every cricket player has been allotted a hypothetical value. Their value has been derived from player’s current form and his potential to contribute to the team.

Microsoft – Nokia Partnership


Technology giants Nokia and Microsoft have joined hands to beat Apple and Google’s Android. Nokia will be working on Windows Phone platform.

Nokia said that it will adopt Windows Platform as its primary smartphone strategy. Nokia and Microsoft will closely collaborate on development, joint marketing initiatives and a shared development roadmap to align on the future evolution of mobile products. Nokia has much to celebrate, with Microsoft taking some of the best services for itself as well as collecting OS royalties. Nokia and Microsoft technical teams “are working together next week to solidify the timing of the first Nokia Windows Phone product,” said Jo Harlow, Nokia’s executive vice president in charge of smart devices.

Telenor Pakistan crosses 25 million subscriber mark

Press Release: Telenor Pakistan announced that the company's customer base has crossed 25 million subscribers. The country's second largest mobile operator grew in 2009-10 by adding subscribers at a rate of 14%, the highest in the telecom industry for the year.

wi-tribe brings Symantec Antivirus for safe surfing


Now with wi-tribe, you can stop worrying about harmful threats, including spy ware, malware and viruses. wi-tribe is offering safe internet surfing in just Rs. 150 per month. Enjoy a virus free online internet surfing protected by Symantec.

Symantec, the world's best Antivirus software, offered exclusively for wi-tribe customers in Pakistan, for Internet security.

Zong Hat Trick Offer for Cricket World Cup


Zong brings Cricket World Cup Offer, Zong Hat Trick Offer, for all its prepaid customers. With Hat Trick offer, now Zong's prepaid customers can continuously enjoy using their ZONG connections throughout the World Cup.

Zong Hat Trick Offer is the first ever 3 in 1 offer! SMS + Voice + GPRS combined. From 19th Feb – 2nd April, every day Zong customers can enjoy 50 on net minutes + 500 SMS + 50 minutes GPRS during World Cup timings (8am – 10 pm) – all for Rs 5 + tax per day!

Valaidity Of Zong Hat Trick Offer
From 19th Feb to 2nd Apr

Djuice website got new look [http://djuice.com.pk/]


Djuice is youth brand of Telenor Pakistan. Djuice website got new look with a new tag "KHAMOSHI KA BOYCOTT". Djuice new website is developed by Telenor Pakistan. The new look has nice theme with new colors, site menu and site icons.

The new website has something for you
"Djuice Contest" and Prizes for You...

Ufone Winner Offer - choose a Cricket Team & win Free minutes


Ufone Introdeced another amazing and interesting offer, Winner Offer,for its both Prepaid and Postpaid customers. "Ufone Winner Offer" comes with title tag of "U are always a Winner with Ufone".

This offer is based on the performance of your choosen team and you will win free Ufone to Ufone minutes every day during world cup. With this offer, every boundary (Chauka) hit by your chosen team you will get 4 minutes, on every sixer you get six minutes and every wicket taken by your selected team will get U 10 minutes absolutely free!

Bonus: If the match is either abandoned or your chosen team is unable to score a boundary or take a wicket, you still get 50 free minutes.

Jazz International Roaming Expanded by Mobilink


Mobilink now expands the coverage of its prepaid brand Jazz with its internatiional partner networks Q-Tel inQatar and Vodafone in Netherlands. With International Roaming Jazz subscribers can send and receive SMS, make or receive Calls to and from Pakistan on their existing Jazz numbers while traveling abroad.

Offer includes:
Free incoming SMS, No security deposit, No subscription charges, Multiple Recharge options.

Mobilink brings Live World Cup Commentary on mobile phone

Mobilink brings Live World Commentary on mobile phone for its customers. Live commentary will be available, during match timings, on Mobilink's World Cup IVR (Interactive Voice Response ) cricket portal. Mobilink customers can access World Cup Match live commentary by dialing 7788.

100 SMS at 50 Paisas - GLOW daily SMS Bundle

Glow website got a new look. Glow which is a youth brand by Warid Telecom is now offering new "SMS Bundles" for its customers. The best SMS Bundle, Glow is offering this time, is 100 SMS Daily at 50 Paisas(Normal GLOW SMS charges (which are 25 paisas + tax) will apply between 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm). To activate this daily SMS package Just SMS Glow100 to 7777 (type Glow 100 and send it to 7777).

Jazz International Call Offer for World Cup 2011


Jazz launches International Call Offer for World Cup 2011 with tagline "Dais se Pardais adhey Rates". Mobilink Jazz brings another world cup offer which allows the customers; exciting International call rates to all World Cup destinations!

Now with Jazz World Cup International Call Offer Subscribers will get 50% discount for calling to Bangladesh (M+L), Sri Lanka (M+L) and india (M+L).

Now Jazz subscribers can call any of the world cup countries at 50% off.

Wateen offers Oscar 2011 SMS competition ! - Vote To Win

Wateen is now offering the Oscar 2011 SMS competition. The Oscar 2011 SMS Campaign is exclusive for W-Network Customers in association with Wateen.net. where Wateen customers can vote for their choice for the best movie, actress, actor or director nominated for Oscars this year, and win FREE Wateen Broadband Connection and with one month TOP UP.

Mobilink Utility Bill Payment Service Powered by e-Sahulat


Mobilink Introduces Bill Payment Service, will allows the customers to pay their utility bills at their nearest Mobilink Customer Care Center, Mobilink Franchise or Mobilink Utility Bill Payment Retailer.

With Mobilink Utility Bill Payment Service all Pakistanis regardless of cellular ownership can make utility bill payments. This Service is powered by NADRA e-sahulat and is open to all citizens of Pakistan and even to those who do not have a mobile phone or cellular connection.

Pakistani school opens Chinese language classes


An private Pakistani school announced Monday it will open Chinese language classes, the first of its kind, in the private education sector in a country where people have an increasing interest in Chinese language and culture. Repoted In People Daily China.

The Roots School System in collaboration with the Pakistan-China Institute, has started regular Chinese classes in the academic curriculum for students. At the inauguration ceremony, the institute also launched an official website for a monthly E- magazine, Nihao-Salam, to highlight the basic facets of Pakistan- China ties.

World Bank Invites Proposals for SMS Software Services


Press Release: The World Bank Invites Proposals for the Provision of SMS Software Services to Improve Information and Communication for Better School-Service Delivery in Government Schools in Sindh.

To gauge the potential for large-scale implementation of SMS services in the Sindh Education Sector Reform Program, the World Bank is seeking a competent firm based in Pakistan to assist immediately with a pilot initiative on a sample of schools. The goal is to improve two-way information and communication between the Government of Sindh and other stakeholders in the reform program, thereby further improving school-level service delivery through better knowledge, strengthened accountability, and more proactive engagement.

Watan Card: Rs.28.6 billion distributed to flood affected families


Press Release: Govt. of Pakistan has distributed Rs.28.6 billion among 1.483 million flood affected families through Watan Card prepared by national Database and Registration authority (NADRA) as Rs.20,000 cash assistance was provided to every family, said Tariq Malik, Deputy Chairman NADRA here on Saturday.

Selection of beneficiaries is one of the most contentious aspects of any post disaster cash transfer programs in various countries. NADRA walked extra miles as our aim was to protect the most vulnerable among the flood victims like women household, widows, special persons and minorities. Malik said while the UN delegation during their visit to NADRA Headquarters.

The UN delegation headed by Margareta Wahlstrom, representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction who visited NADRA Headquarters today for briefing on Flood Relief System.

PTCL announces World Cup Challenge


PRESS RELEASE: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) while making itself the part of on going World Cup mania has announced various attractions where all the new and existing customers of PTCL landline, Vfone, EVO, Broadband and smart TV will be entered into a raffle to win other precious prizes by upgrading to other packages. (as posted earlier)

The customers who either purchases a new EVO connection on unlimited or EVO max package or the existing customers upgrading their package to unlimited or EVO max package would qualify for Mega and Bumper prize.

Illegal International Exchanges Busted in Peshawar and Karachi

PRESS RELEASE: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) andFederal Investigation Agency (FIA) conducted two successful raids in University Town, Peshawar and at Tariq Road, Karachi against illegal call termination setups. These raids were conducted on the basis of information obtained through PTA traffic monitoring facility which detects grey/illegal traffic. The raid at Peshawar resulted in confiscation of four (04) GSM Gateways having approximately one hundred and twenty (120) connections, Switches, Routers and number of other accessories. Whereas at Karachi, the raid resulted in confiscation of one (01) GSM Gateway having approximately one hundred and twenty eight (128) connections, Switches, Routers and other accessories.

Forum Nokia & P@SHA organized Developer Workshop


A 4 day Developer Workshop organized by Forum Nokia concluded on a positive note. The event instructors, Teemu Kiijarvi, Developer Relations Manager for Nokia Middle East and Africa and Tony Torp, Forum Nokia Champion Developer gave hands-on training to the participants on Java ME and Qt programming. The workshop was organized by Forum Nokia in collaboration with http://pasha.org.pk/ (Pakistan Software Houses Association).

The workshop was attended, free of cost, by around 50 avid developers in Karachi. The regular fee for these kinds of workshops organized by Forum Nokia is around $500. However, in an effort to encourage the local developers to participate more in mobile application development, Nokia offered the workshop without any charges. Registrations were made on first-come, first-serve basis.

Cricket World Cup Latest News on Mobile Phone - CricketCompanion


If you have a mobile phone with WiFi or EDGE / GPRSservice then you can get latest news of Cricket World on your mobile phone with CricketCompanion. Cricket Companion is the latest mobile phone application which will provide you the latest Cricket World Cup happenings on your mobile phone.

No matter if TV or Radio is not around you to keep you updated with the live Cricket updates or you are busy then Cricket Companion is for you.