ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Samsung Electronics, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, and telecommunications, is expanding its network of ‘Samsung Concept Shops’ in numerous cities across Pakistan. Special inauguration ceremonies were held on 16th March, 2012, at the two new Concept Shops established in Allama Iqbal Town-Lahore and LibertyRead More →
India’s finance ministry has projected revenue of 400 billion rupees ($7.9 billion) from upcoming auctions of mobile radio spectrum during the year to March 2013, the annual budget presented in parliament on Friday showed. India will auction 2G mobile radio spectrum after the country’s Supreme Court last month ordered cancellation of allRead More →
The government on Wednesday said that a total of 112 government websites, including that of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), were hacked in just three months, parliament was informed Wednesday. These hacked websites belonged to the agencies in the government of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat,Read More →
KARACHI(PAKISTAN) The improved services for innovative financial inclusion is essential for survival and prosperity of poor masses in the country, Yaseen Anwar, said Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Speaking as chief guest at Mobile Commerce Conference held here on Thursday, he said that SBP sees mobile commerce as aRead More →
Islamabad (PAKISTAN) Mobilink recently concluded the latest phase of the Mobilink Jazz “SMS Khazana” contest, with winner being awarded a new luxury home in Bahria Town, Islamabad. The Jazz SMS Khazana has been one of the most heavily participated SMS campaigns in Pakistan; with this being the seventh version ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has achieved a 30% increase in the subscriber base of its IPTV service also known as Smart TV. This remarkable increase has been a result of PTCL Smart TV’s aggressive content acquisition strategy, which led to swift content enrichment as well as higherRead More →
UAE based Etisalat is reported to be considering the sale of its 13.3% stake in the Indonesian mobile network, XL Axiata. The sale would raise between US $600 to US $700 million. Etisalat is said to be considering the sale following a break down of relations with the majority shareholder,Read More →
Research In Motion (RIM) on Wednesday introduced the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard, a new accessory for the BlackBerry? PlayBook tablet. The BlackBerry Mini Keyboard is ultra portable and comes complete with a stylish convertible case that doubles as a stand for the tablet. In addition to a full QWERTY keyboard, itRead More →
LAHORE (PAKISTAN ) On the occasion of the international day of action against Internet censorship, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), have expressed deep concern over an attempt by the Ministry of Information Technology in Pakistan to furtherRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s broadband has become Pakistan’s widest broadband Internet network covering 90 per cent of the nation’s population in more than 180 cities and towns. EVO customers can now experience on-the-go wireless broadband Internet wherever they roam by connecting to EVDO Rev A speeds of upRead More →
UAE-based operator Etisalat said it will stop its mobile services in India on 31 March, as part of the company’s earlier decision to exit the country. Etisalat last month said it would shut down its Indian unit Etisalat DB Telecom’s operations, after the Supreme Court ordered the scrapping of 122Read More →
LAHORE (PAKISTAN) Warid Telecom announced the launch of ‘SMS Crore Ka’. It is an exciting 86 days SMS Trivia Quiz Campaign based on answering simple questions. The amazing prizes include a daily prize of Rs.100,000, a weekly prize of Rs.500,000, free fuel for one year for 10 winners, free airtimeRead More →