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International Pleasure Trip by Mobilink

While Mobilink tends to lay off its employees in regards to reducing their overheads and by naming it ‘none-performance basis’, Mobilink also is spending millions of rupees on their lavish trip to international destinations. An inside source confirms that a group of approximately one hundred people which include 3 Vice Presidents (traveling first class which is [...]

Prototype – Game Review

Radical Entertainment launched a fantastic game named Prototype on 9th June 2009 in North America and on 10th June they launched their number in Europe. Game is basically a sandbox-style action game but it differs from many aspects from other sandbox-style action games. Game was released on different counsels such as WINDOWS (PC), PS3 and [...]

Downsizing or Rightsizing or Team Sizing?

Downsizing is sub function of Selection & Recruitment, and it has been in practice since long, actually we don’t know when exactly it was discovered. Downsizing is mostly done when there arises a need, but that’s not the only rule, we have seen organizations downsizing even when need was not in place. Recently, in USA alone, [...]

Qubee – New Wimax Operator about to Launch

Qubee, a Wimax Operator in Pakistan, is set to roll out their services in Pakistan. “Qubee is the creation of a group of global telecoms professionals who saw that a new technology called WiMAX could really change the internet experience for millions of people worldwide.” They are currently in Karachi only. But they will soon hit other [...]

Telenor to Ship ZTE Supplied USB Modems

Telenor has inked a deal with ZTE to buy up to two million USB modems over the next twelve months. The deal covers Telenor’s 13 operating companies in countries including Denmark, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Sweden and Ukraine. “ZTE was selected for this agreement, alongside one other supplier, based on a combination of product performance [...]

Ovex Technologies awarded ‘Most Promising Reseller’ by Kaspersky

Ovex Technologies is conferred the title of “Most Promising Reseller (2008-2009)” by its partner “Kaspersky Labs”, on the occasion of the 1st Kaspersky Lab Reseller Conference. This event hosted by Trillium Information Security Systems, was held on the 25th of June at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi. Ovex Technologies offers comprehensive Kaspersky Lab security solutions that [...]

Top Level Reorder Continues at Mobilink

We are just told by our sources that Tariq Rasheed has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer, while Irfan Farooq has been appointed at acting Chief Information Officer at Mobilink. Mobilink’s spokesperson has confirmed these appointments that happened just a while ago. It merits mentioning here that Aamir Ibrahim left the seat of Chief Strategy Officer vacant, [...]

Ali Zafar to Sing for Mobilink Now [Picture]

Ali Zafar, the latest entry in the Mobilink Jazz Family, is seen getting his “Jazz On” at a Mobilink Contact Centre. The superstar created a stir amongst the customers present as he reactivated his Jazz SIM to once again become a part of Pakistan’s largest cellular family. Ali Zafar was Telenor TalkShawk’s Brand ambassador for past [...]

Zong Announces Per min, Data Based and Unlimited GPRS Packages

We have covered before about Zong’s hourly GPRS packages, their unlimited and limit based internet packages for mobile users, which really changed the way people use internet while on the go. Now at this point of time, they are introducing couple of new incentives and reportedly a campaign to aware mobile customers about available options they [...]

PTCL, TWA Establish Local Internet Peering

In a joint ceremony held at Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters, PTCL and Trans World Associates (TWA) have signed an agreement on establishment of local Internet peering for routing of domestic Internet traffic. It was decided that initially the link between two parties will be of Fast Ethernet providing a peering capacity of around 80 [...]

Warid-Gymkhana Golf League 2008-09 Concluded

Warid Gymkhana Golf League 2008-09 concluded on Sunday evening at Lahore Gymkhana. Former Chief Secretary Mr. Pervaiz Masood, Chairman Lahore Gymkhana Mr. Tasneem Noorani distributed the prizes. Mr. Baber Ahmed, Deputy General Manager Warid Products and Services was also present at the occasion. The Warid GymKhana Golf League tournament for June2009 was contested at the sun [...]

PTCL Gets New Chairman

Najeeb Ullah Malik has been appointed as new chairman of PTCL by Ministry of IT and Telecom, reported Daily Jang Today. Malik’s appointment came right after the resignation of former secretary IT and Telecom, Mr. Hafeez Ur Rehman, who also resigned from the board of director’s position at PTCL. Now board of directors for PTCL includes following Najeeb [...]

What is Ali Zafar Doing in Mobilink’s Advert?

Ali Zafar Was Telenor’s Brand Ambassador, wasn’t he? If this was the case then what’s this in following advert? When Mobilink took him on board? We know that cellular companies used to fight for employees, but this battle of snatching brand ambassador is something we saw for the first time. Our inside sources have communicated us [...]

Google Urdu Transliteration Engine Launched

Here is this very interesting development happened at Google. With the service, you need to simply type in urdu roman, and in return it will give back your words in urdu fonts. Here is the link With Transliteration Engine, you don’t need to worry about typing with an English keyboard, as resultant language will be in urdu [...]

Wi-Tribe Officially Launched in Pakistan

Wi-Tribe has officially launched its Wi-MAX services in Pakistan – they did a press conference yesterday, where they inaugurated their services. We know that Wi-Tribe had been testing since long, and then soft launch happened, however, this marks their official launch in 3 cities of Pakistan, Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. Broadband Packages About Packages, i am afraid there [...]

USF Awards Rs. 2.9 Bln Projects for Broadband and Optic Fiber

Universal Service Fund signed three contracts with PTCL for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Southern Punjab and Lower Sindh and for providing Optic Fiber connectivity to all Tehsils in Southern Balochistan.  CEO-PTCL, Walid Irshaid and Chief Executive Officer Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar signed these contracts. Universal Service Fund shall be paying [...]

Mobilink, Citibank Join Hands to Promote M-commerce

Mobilink today signed an agreement with Citibank N.A Pakistan (“Citi”), to promote and facilitate the growth of mobile commerce in Pakistan. Under the agreement, Citi will utilize Mobilink’s extensive retail infrastructure to extend the reach of financial services to the previously un-reached masses starting initially at select pilot locations followed by nation-wide launch in line with [...]

Case Study: How Social Media Can Benefit Dawn.com

An Introduction to Social Media Social media means online content created by a distinct group of individuals using web based tools and technologies. Social media is a mix of technology and sociology which has enabled people to express their views by publishing their thoughts, feedback and criticism about any person, news, products, services, etc. Social media is [...]

E-Commerce Gateway Coming to Pakistan, Thanks to PTA

PTA has finally realized the need of E-commerce gateway in Pakistan. Be-lated but still Timely. Right now,they are looking forward to a consultancy firm to help them in this project. Here is what PTA says about the need for gateway: With the advent of Internet technology and its rapid growth during the last few years, electronic commerce [...]