ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) Ufone is giving away 10 Toyota Corolla 1300cc XLI cars; through lucky draw to those customers who will sign up for a new Ufone SIM or converts his/her number to Ufone through MNP and consume a minimum balance of Rs.200 during the month of March. This offer is alsoRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) The lack of capacity of PTA is being increasingly felt at highest echelons now as one advertisement after the other issued by the Authority in quick succession did not impress a great deal and ended up causing dismay about its capacity for carrying out day-to-day functions as well asRead More →
DELHI (INDIA) Indian government on Friday challenged a Supreme Court ruling scrapping 122 telecom licences awarded in a 2008 sale at the centre of a massive corruption scandal that has shaken the country. The government disputed the Supreme Court’s decision in early February to cancel the second-generation (2G) mobile licencesRead More →
Delhi (INDIA) Two foreign telecommunication companies have decided to close down their Indian operations after the Supreme Court canceled their licenses following a corruption probe. The cancellations have led to uncertainty among foreign investors, but many analysts feel India’s telecommunication sector still offers potential. Abu Dhabi-based Etisalat says it isRead More →
LAHORE (PAKISTAN) Youth-based cellular brand Glow by Warid has announced an exciting campaign, ‘Dosti Ke Rung’, celebrating its core ideology of providing youth entertainment and value. Glow’s ‘Dosti Ke Rung’ movement is based on the premise of providing groups of friends with an opportunity to come and enjoy its uniquelyRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) CEO & President, Walid Irshaid, has said that the Company is on a growth trajectory not only because of its innovative products and services, but also because of its talented sales force. “Success in life comes from one simple thing: taking ownership ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) The Prime Minister said that introduction ofshould enhance outreach of the connectivity facilities at an affordable price to the consumers. In the meeting, the progress regarding the auction of the 3G spectrum was discussed in detail and it was emphasized that the due bidding should take precedence overRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN ) Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani directed the Telecom authorities to set up IT centers at each Union Council level, fully equipped with latest technology, ensuring the efficient and effective connectivity both domestic and overseas to the people of the region. This he said while presiding overRead More →
ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) The Heads and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the major Telecom Companies called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the PM’s House today and apprised him that the telecom sector was contributing about Rs. 110 billion in the national exchequer as tax and was providing jobsRead More →
ISLAMABAD:(PAKISTAN) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) experts recommended the government to immediately auction 3G/4G licenses in the country as the inaction was hindering growth in the telecom sector as well as causing losses to national economy. They urged the government to focus on setting obligatory performance benchmarks rather than mere generate revenuesRead More →
ISLAMABAD(PAKISTAN) Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has gained net profit of Rs.2.84 billion in its half-year earnings made during FY2011-12 for the period ending December 31, while also showing a growth of 7% in revenue. “PTCL’s profits and revenue growth during first half of FY2011-12 is a strong indicator ofRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( PERVAIZ IFTIKHAR)AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN, I WOULD LIKE TO URGE ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ICT SECTOR TO DO WHATEVER THEY CAN, TO PUSH AND EXPEDITE INTRODUCTION OF MOBILE BROADBAND (3G OR WHATEVER) . I say this because yet another delay (albeit short and forRead More →