ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has dismissed the policy regarding delivery of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards via courier services. The prime minister took the decision following his meeting with mobile phone operators. Ashraf said that SIM cards will be available for customers at franchise and operative centres.Read More →
Islamabad (MEDIA) A delegation comprising senior management from VimpelCom, the parent company of Mobilink, called on Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf at Prime Minister House on Thursday. The delegation was headed by Jo Lunder, Group CEO, VimpelCom who apprised the Prime Minister on VimpelCom’s global operations and the significance ofRead More →
LAHORE (MEDIA) The interior ministry has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other law enforcement agencies to initiate a crackdown and strict legal action against those who register Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) cards under false identities. Intelligence agency reports reveal that the telecommunications sector is involved in the saleRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) The government decided to suspend cellular and PTCL’s wireless telephone services for the 9th and 10 of Muharram in 49 cities across the country. The suspension will be in effect from 6 AM to 10 PM on both days. Speaking to the media on Friday, Federal Interior MinisterRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) The government on Tuesday issued drastic directives to Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) for blocking all SIM stocks available in the market and handing them over with effect from November 30, 2012. According to directives of the Ministry of Interior titled SIMs—National Security,, all SIM stocks available in theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Mobilink announced the winnersof the five million rupee bumper prize and eight1300 CC cars for the Jazz SMS Khazana Offer, 2012. The prize money and cars’ keys were handed over to the winnersin a ceremony held in Mobilink House, Islamabad.This is the 8th version of Mobilink’s highly popularRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) A ministerial committee has scraped the process of selection of consultant for auction of the much-awaited multi-billion dollars Third Generation (3G) technology and directed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to seek fresh applications by advertising into media, it is learnt. The Auction Supervisory Committee (ASC) led by Finance MinisterRead More →
Islamabad (MEDIA) Waseela Microfinance Bank Limited (WMBL) has announced the commencement of commercial operations for branchless banking in Pakistan in partnership with Mobilink. This announcement follows the approval by the State Bank of Pakistan for WMBL to launch Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in Pakistan. WMBL plans to introduce mass marketRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Soon there will be another major legal battle in the courts as Riaz Ashar Siddique and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom are to lock horns after the anticipated dismissal of the CEO of Universal Service Fund. The notification is expected to be issued on Monday morningRead More →
ISLMABAD (SPECIAL REPORT) This was learnt from a well placed source that wished anonymity due to gravity of the matter and further told that the issue of replacing the CEO was raised during a high level meeting of HRGC which was held under the supervision of Federal Secretary and theRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Ideal Distribution Line recently honored Riaz Asher Siddiqui, CEO-Universal Service Fund with “CEO of the Year” award at the Ideal ICT Excellence Awards Ceremony. The award was presented in recognition of the enthusiasm which Asher not only displayed as an individual but instilled within the whole organization promotingRead More →
LAHORE (MEDIA) Giving instant relief to thousands of overseas Pakistan on Eidul Azha, the Lahore High Court on Thursday suspended the notification of the Ministry of Information Technology imposing additional tax on incoming international calls. The LHC has immediately stopped the federal government from receiving the additional tax on incomingRead More →