Islamabad (MEDIA) Jo Lunder, theChief Executive Officer of VimpelCom, has been named amongst the top 25 of the ‘GTB Power100’, which ranked the 100 most powerful people in the global telecom industryfor 2012. VimpelCom is the parent company of Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (PMCL), also known as Mobilink. Jo LunderhasRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Samsung Electronics Ltd. is a global technology leader, which has inaugurated smartphones Road-show for the first time across Pakistan. The show named – “Explore the Galaxy” features the latest range of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones. This vibrant event creates great opportunity for customers to experience and acquire the widestRead More →
Islamabad (MEDIA) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) held its 17th Annual General meeting here today. Chaired by Chairman, PTCL Board of Directors, Amir Tariq Zaman Khan and attended by a large number of PTCL shareholders. The meeting apprised the shareholders of the company’s ongoing efforts and achievements attainted during theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has announced financial results for 1st quarter of FY2012-13 for the period ended September 30, 2012. The financial results were announced at the company’s quarterly Board of Directors meeting held at a local hotel in Islamabad. The PTCL group posted a steady growthRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Political leadership of the country has opposed recently implemented International Clearing House or ICH that has risen the call rates. Treasury legislators belonging to the PPP, PML-N, PML-Q and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) said some officials of the Cabinet Division were behind this decision and warned that theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (SPECIAL REPORT) In many countries of the world the termination charge for international incoming calls is determined by national regulatory bodies. Here in Pakistan the GOP has mandated this assignment to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). 2. The LDIO’s (Long Distance & International Operators) are licensed to terminate the international callsRead More →
ISLAMABAD (SPECIAL REPORT) The international traffic terminating in Pakistan is a rich source of foreign exchange for Pakistan economy. In a bid to stabilize healthy termination rate and minimize the possibility of grey traffic, the Long Distance International Operators (LDIO’s), in compliance to Government of Pakistan’s Policy Directive, have implementedRead More →
Islamabad (MEDIA) Mobilink and UNICEF have joined hands to launch Global Handwashing Day across Pakistan. The initiative was launched at a local school, with participation by representatives of the Federal Ministry for Climate Change, Unicef and Mobilink Torchbearers. Global Handwashing Day is a broad-based initiative to spreadhand wash hygiene-awareness, educateRead More →
After writ petition filed in supreme court against appointment of Chairman PTA, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Awan, the Islamabad High court gave another shock to Chairman as well as Government of Pakistan with the restoration of previously sacked member (Finance) of the Authority, Mr. Syed Nasrul Karim Ghazanvi. He is veryRead More →
ISLAMABAD (SPECIAL REPORT) The financial bid from the Interconnect communications does not conform to the evaluation criteria and other conditions as specified in RFP. Therefore the proposal submitted by the ‘Interconnect Communications is recommended to be Rejected. This was final report submitted to the Chairman PTA by the committee headedRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( SPECIAL REPORT) The appointment of the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is in violation of The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act 1996, and merit based prescribed criteria (which were previously followed and notified by the Federal Government).The appointment of Chairman PTA is based upon nepotism, favoritism, and personalRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has brought more convenience for its Vfone customers by offering balance share service. The service allows PTCL Vfone customers to share balance through a simple code. Customers can now share any amount between Rs. 20 to Rs 2000 on nationwide basis. Enjoying theRead More →