ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Ufone recently concluded the first cycle of its formalized Summer Internship Program (SIP). The program was aimed at training over 150 fresh graduates from Pakistan’s top 35 universities in different fields, and intended to introduce them to emerging technology trends, while developing their career scope in the thrivingRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) The recent controversial appointment of chairman PTA, the removal of CEO of the extremely wealthy Universal Service Fund (USF) and his replacement by the son of a close confidante of the top-most rulers and the appointment of member law in the Ministry of Information Technology — all theseRead More →
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has intervened in the scandalous hiring of consultants by the government for the US$ 1-2 billion auction of 3G spectrum by the government after two of the three members of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) refused to become part of the process adopted byRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Two courageous directors of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) refused to become a part of what they said was a non-transparent multi-billion dollar 3G Spectrum auction process and they did so at the highest policy making forum, a meeting at the PM House chaired by the prime ministerRead More →
ISLAMABAD (SPECIAL REPORT) Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has constituted a . The Committee will comprise of representatives of media, civil society, National Accountability Bureau, technical expert and an economist. This was decided at a meeting of 3G Auction Supervisory Committee chaired by Raja Pervez Ashraf held at the PrimeRead More →
ISLAMABAD (MEDIA) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, through its counsel, has told Lahore High Court that it has withdrawn its directives for establishment of International Clearing House (ICH). This was stated during ICH case hearing today, in which PTA contented that it issued a letter to nullify its earlier directive for formationRead More →
Islamabad (MEDIA) To facilitate millions of Pakistanis to connect with their relatives and friends living or travelling to different states, provinces and cities of USA, UK and Canada, Ufone has announced a ground breaking international call offer of 1 paisa per second which not only allows customers to remain inRead More →
ISLAMABAD (SPECIAL REPORT ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued a letter to all LDI operators telling them to consider its earlier directive, dated September 25th, 2012, for formation of ICH as null and void. PTA’s letter, produced below, directs Long Distance and International operators to treat authority’s earlier letter –Read More →
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 →