Warid's 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 uniquely designed on-ground activities.

These special activities will be taken on-ground live with customised Warid Glow activity areas in select colleges, universities, shopping and entertainment venues across Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.

Glow’s celebration officially begins with the brand new ‘Dosti Ke Rung’ music video being aired across all major local networks, promoting the colours of friendship.

On Glow’s sustained efforts to create avenues for entertainment and engaging the youth, Director Marketing Warid Sadaf Zarrar said, “Warid launched Glow for the very purpose of providing the youth with the most competitive voice and data packages, as well as providing entertainment across various platforms. To this end, Glow has organised as well as partnered with a diversity of events encompassing education, music, theatre, sports and games. With the ‘Dosti Ke Rung’ campaign, we want to further our commitment to the youth and promote positivity within the youth, and bring something fresh and new.”

Brand Manager Glow Saud Khan while giving his comments said, “Glow is a brand targeting the youth of the country and we as a brand understand what “Dosti” means to our audience. The ‘Dosti Ke Rung’ campaign is our way of rejoicing with the youth and showing that we are an integral part of their friendship circle.”

These new initiatives by Glow come at a time when planned activities for the youth are few and far between, and with this, Glow encourages youngsters to come forward and participate in their specially-planned events that will be taking place during March and April across the major cities of Pakistan.

Further, by introducing the lowest Friends & Family call rates at 61 paisas/30 seconds, exciting SMS bundles and amazing Mobile Internet tariffs, Glow makes it easier for the youth to keep in touch with their friends at all times.

How to activate Glow Dosti Package ?

• New Glow Customers: Dial 789 to activate Glow Dosti


• Existing Warid Prepaid or Glow Customers: SMS Dosti to 7777

SMS Bundles:

• 150 SMS at Rs. 1.50 / day * SMS Glow 150 to 7777 to activate


• 400 SMS at Rs. 2.99 day * SMS Glow 400 to 7777 to activate


• 700 SMS at Rs. 6.99 / week * SMS Glow 700 to 7777 to activate


• 1000 SMS at Rs. 7.99 / week * SMS Glow 1000 to 7777 to activate

To deactivate, SMS OFF to 7777
Note: Rs. 1+tax will apply on every SMS sent to 7777

Mobile Internet Package:

• 2MB at Rs. 2.99 / day * SMS 2MB to 7777 to activate it.


• 10MB at Rs. 30 / month * SMS 10MB to 7777 to activate it.


• Surf @ Twilight: Unlimited at Rs. 20 / day (1am to 9am) * SMS Twilight to 7777 to activate it.

Note: Activation Charges are Rs. 20 and Rs. 1 + tax will apply on all SMS sent to 7777.

To add Friend and Family or fnf numbers and for more details visit Glow official Page

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Zong brings, for the first time in Pakistan, an exciting value added service for the student base in Pakistan. A educational portal named as Zong Student Portal.

The service offers a rich feature set which is precisely conceptualized to give students easy access to their academic affairs via their cell phones.

The aim of this Mobile Service is to provide Quick, Easy and Reliable academic information to the student populace of the country using the most popular means of mobile communication i.e. SMS.

Salient Features of Zong Student Portal:

• Exam Preparation (SSC, HSSC, O/A level)


• Date Sheet (SSC, HSSC, O/A Level)


• Results (SSC, HSSC)


• Vocabulary Builder (Daily words sent to subscribers along with meaning and usage to improve vocabulary)


• Dictionary


• Campus Communities: Group SMS, Chat


• Entry Test Preparatory Institutes Information


• Entry Test Dates Information


• Student Tips (Daily Student tip sent to help students improve themselves and maintain a healthy balance between their academic and social lives)

How to Activate ?
Zong users can subscribe to the service at any time by sending SUB to 880 at Rs 1 + tax per daily.

How to Deactivate ?
Subscribers can deactivate the service at any time by sending UNSUB to 880.

Current Discount Campaign:

• Subscribers of the service can SMS DEAL to 880 and get a discount voucher SMS.


• Subscribers can show this SMS at any Domino's Pizza Outlet in Pakistan and get 20% Discount (on menu) for Dine In and Take Away only.

Zong users who are currently not subscribers of the service can also SMS DEAL to 880. They would receive the discount SMS and will be subscribed to the service.

Banner of Zong Student Portal:

Zong Student Portal is a good Value Added Service by Zong Mobile phone users.

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Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos (also known as Samsung C3312 Duos) is the latest mobile phone from Samsung Pakistan. C3312 Duos is a low bodget / mid-range mobile phone with Samsung's Original Dual SIM Technology (Both SIMs works at the same time).

The New Samsung C3312 DUOS mobile phone is an affordable Dual SIM mobile, with dual stand-by, in Pakistan. It features like a 2.8 inch TFT Touch Screen display, 3.5mm standard audio-jack, 1.3 MP, MP3 player, FM Radio, internal memory and support external memory by micro SD card.

Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos or C3312 Duos also supports Bluetooth, WAP and USB data connectivity and powered by standard battery.

Samsung C3312 DUOS Price in Pakistan: EC3312 Duos Price in Pakistan is Rs. 8299 /- only.

Samsung E2232 Features:

• Dual SIM card slot (GSM + GSM) SIM 1: GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 2: GSM 900 / 1800 (dual stand-by)


• 2.8 - inch TFT 256K colors


• Display resolution of 240 x 320 pixels


• 1.3 MP camera with digital zoom


• Camera resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels


• Operating frequency: GSM 900 / 1800 Mhz + GSM 900 / 1800 Mhz (Dual SIM)


• MP4 player


• WAP browser support


• JAVA support


• Supports micro SD card for memory expansion up to 32GB


• FM radio facility


• MP3 player with 3.5mm audio jack


• Video recording capacity


• GPRS, EDGE & Bluetooth


• Boasted by a Li-ion 1000 mAH battery


• Up to 600 hours standby time, and up to 11 hours talk time


• Dimensions: 102 x 55 x 12 mm


• Weight: 100g

Banner: (Click on image to Enlarge)

Warranty:
C3312 Duos is available in three color models (black, white and silver) and it comes with Teletec Mobile Pakistan warranty.

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Ufone has introduced a Special Unlimited Mobile Internet Package for its Postpaid and Prepaid customers with which customers can now avail Unlimited Mobile internet from 1:00 AM to 3:00 PM for just 99 paisas or 0.99 Rs.

This special Unlimited Internet Package is a daily subscription based offer i.e, Rs. 0.99 will be deducted on daily basis.

Package will automatically renew on daily basis and Rs. 0.99 will be deducted on daily basis for re-subscription.

This is a limited time offer.

Package Details:

How To ?

• Subscribe: To subscribe to this package dial 100 or SMS SUB to 810 short code.


• UnSubscribe: To unsubscribe from Special Unlimited Internet Package SMS UNSUB to 7810 short code.

Note: Fair usage policy of 4 GB limit per day apply.

Offer Banner

Conditions:

• Subscription in case for new customers on Ufone network can take up to 24 hours.


• Users who do not have sufficient balance will be un-subscribed automatically


• Remaining data will not carry forward to next day


• Fair usage policy of 4 GB limit per day apply


• Users subscribed to Hourly Mobile Internet package will not be able to subscribe this package


• User will not be able to subscribe to Hourly Mobile Internet package if they are subscribe to this data package


• Users will have to unsubscribe or consume their bundle fully before subscribing to Hourly Internet package


• This package is available to all Prepaid Ufone customers on all commercial packages


• This service is not offered on Prepaid and Postpaid VPN packages.


• Data Packages cannot be utilized during International roaming.


• MMS, Premium URL or Ufone WAP Portal premium downloads will be charged as normal
  Users can get GPRS and MMS settings by calling Ufone helpline 333 or sending an SMSwith “handset model” to 222.

Rs.0.50/ + tax would be applicable on “Info” SMS send to 800 for Prepaid Subscribers.

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The day-long conference held at a local hotel was attended by PTCL’s countrywide sales management teams comprising 71 officials, as well as senior officials from the Company’s Commercial, Human Resource, and Marketing departments.

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 of what you do,” said Mr. Irshaid while chairing PTCL’s Annual Sales Conference 2012 themed “Build, Operate, Own”, held in Islamabad. “The only way we can succeed is through collective thinking, combined energies, synergized teamwork, proactive customer engagement and ownership of business.”

Participants were given the opportunity to share their observations, experiences and successes regarding PTCL’s product sales & services, initiatives & promotions, distribution & revenue streams, as well as regional issues & trends.

Led by PTCL SEVP Commercial, Naveed Saeed, and SEVP HR, Syed Mazhar Hussain, the day-long conference comprised various interactive and animated sessions for brainstorming and war-gaming with the twin objectives of reviewing sales targets and invigorating sales teams with sustained motivation.

The PTCL sales force learned new strategies for diversifying sales approaches, maximizing customer experience, providing after-sales services, and achieving business targets.

February 24, 2012: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) President & CEO, Walid Irshaid, addressing the PTCL Annual Sales Conference 2012, themed “Build, Operate, Own”. Also seen in the picture are SEVP Commercial, Naveed Saeed (right), and SEVP HR, Syed Mazhar Hussain (left).

Participants included energetic teams from consumer sales, consumer services, direct and indirect sales, corporate sales, contact centers, one-stop shops, wire-line and wireless departments.

In addition, the ‘Sharing Insights’ session lead by PTCL’s HR Team focused on gathering new ideas and effective feedback from line managers, stakeholders and process owners to bring positive change vis-à-vis organizational citizenship in the Company.

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In collaboration with Google, Mobilink presents Gmail SMS; a free web-to-SMS service which enables Gmail user to send free SMS to any Mobilink subscriber in Pakistan via Gmail chat client.

This is Best for Overseas Pakistanis. Mobilink subscriber can also reply back to that SMS which will appear on Gmail user’s Gmail interface.

It is noteworthy that in order to initiate chat; first (1st) message has to be sent by a Gmail user via Gmail client on www.gmail.com.

This means that Mobilink subscriber cannot initiate chat himself with his Gmail contacts from mobile phone.

Spam Protection Policy & Quota System (as defined by Google) will be applicable to curb abuse of Gmail SMS service.

How To ?

Services Mechanism (Gmail User)

• Log into Gmail account using web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome. In Chat and SMS text box (image enclosed), enter the number of Mobilink subscriber to send message and click on Send SMS.


• In the dialog box, enter the name of message recipient in Contact Name text box; check the country name and mobile number (MSISDN) of mobile recipient (Mobilink subscriber) are correct. Once done, click Save as it will help to build contact list.


• Type message in the chat window and hit Enter. Message will be sent to the mobile number entered.


• To send message to already saved contact, type his name or number in Chat and SMS text box. Desired contact will be displayed below. Select it from the list and send message.

Services Mechanism (Mobilink Subscriber)

• To respond to the message received from Gmail user, simply reply from mobile. Reply will appear on Gmail interface of Gmail user.


• Mobilink subscriber can reply to the message received from Gmail user within 24 hours.

Service Charges:

• SMS sent by Gmail users to Mobilink subscribers will be free of cost.


• SMS sent by Mobilink subscribers to Gmail users will be charged @ Rs. 1+Tax/SMS.


• No subscription is required to avail Gmail SMS service.

How to get Gmail or Google SMS Credit ?

Gmail initially offers 50 Free SMS. Every time you send a SMS, your google sms credit decreases by 1 and every time you receive an SMS message in Chat (for example when a 'sms receiver' replies to your messages) your credit increases by five, up to a maximum of 50.

Trick: Anyone can send an SMS to its own phone from Google, and then reply to that message to get 5 credits for each reply. This is legal, as you are buying credits by paying your phone company. If your SMS credit goes down to zero at any point, it will increase back up to one 24 hours later.

Commands for Mobilink Subscriber:

Mobilink subscriber can use below commands while chatting via Gmail SMS service through his mobile phone. Please note that these commands can be sent in response to SMS received from the Gmail user only.

• HELP: Command can be used to get list of useful commands.


• BLOCK: Command can be used to block messages from a specific Gmail user. This command should be sent in response to the SMS from that Gmail user whom you want to block.


• UNBLOCK: Command can be used to un-block Gmail user. After the execution of this command, mobile subscriber will be able to receive messages from the Gmail user he has previously blocked
  Following commands can be sent at 2434000.


• STOP: To block all messages from all Gmail users.


• START: To enables receiving SMS messages from Gmail if you're currently blocking these.

This service is Best for Overseas Pakistanis to send free SMS to Pakistan.

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced the names of lucky draw winners from amongst its EVO customers who have recently re-charged their accounts.

The lucky draws are a part of PTCL’s “EVO Extravaganza” offer launched last month to benefit those of its pre- and post-paid EVO customers who have revived their subscriptions since December 2011 or earlier.

Held at PTCL headquarters in Islamabad, the first lucky draw was supervised by an impartial judge committee comprising Managing Director Tera Data, Mr. Khurram Rahat; Chief Coordinator Rozan, Ms. Shabana Arif; and Head of Sales CISCO, Mr. Majid Siddiqui.

“It’s an exciting day for PTCL to reward our loyal customers whose continued use of our products and services is a hallmark of our success,” said PTCL SEVP, Naveed Saeed, while congratulating the lucky winners. “PTCL remains the market leader and a service provider of choice throughout Pakistan because cutting-edge and affordable customer experience with satisfaction remains at the core of our vision.”

The lucky winners from across Pakistan have won exciting prizes, including EVO Tab, EVO Wi-Fi Cloud and EVO Nitro devices.

As announced on PTCL’s official website (www.ptcl.com.pk), the winners are:

1. Ammar Asjad (Mirpur - AJK)


2. M. Tariq (Rahim Yar Khan)


3. Naveed Tabasum (Lahore)


4. Muhammad Imran (Lahore)


5. Zaheer ud Din (Lahore)


6. Muhammad Moeen (Lahore)


7. Syeda Uzma Sadaf (Lahore)


8. Dr. Navira Javaid (Lahore)


9. Muhammad Maqsood (Lahore)


10. Muhammad Sharif (Lahore)


11. Nazar Husain (Multan)


12. Danyal Akram (Sukkur)


13. Ch. Tariq Mehboob (Muzaffarabad - AJK)


14. Muhammad Ashraf (Rawalpindi)


15. Hamad Mozam Daar (Rawalpindi)


16. Nasir Yaqoob (Islamabad)


17. Waqas-udin Farhan (Multan)


18. Muhammad Imran (Multan)


19. Iftikhar Ahmad (Karachi)


20. Aftab Ahmed (Karachi)


21. Muhammad Atif (Karachi)


22. Khuram Nazer (Karachi)


23. Salman Bakht (Karachi)


24. Sumair Shahid (Karachi)


25. Uzair Ahmed Qazi (Karachi)


26. Shabbir Iqbal al Qamari (Karachi)


27. Muhammad Rafay (Faisalabad)


28. Mahmood Iqbal Malik (Islamabad)


29. Amjad Hussain (Islamabad)


30. Shahid Javed (Islamabad)

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Under IBM's Academic Initiative program, a three days training on DB2 Academic Associate Certification was conducted for the students of FAST NU Karachi (FAST: Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology).

The DB2 certification program teaches relational database concepts while also providing students with critical, hands-on database skills on IBM's DB2 9.7 and Data Studio software.

The basic idea behind this activity was to overcome skill shortage and to produce certified resources for IBM's products. It’s a win-win situation through which students can increase their employability for IBM's technology, while IBM wants to build the technical skills in order to bridge the gap between market demand and available resources.

Students were trained on practical usage of DB2. Candidates who passed the certification exam are allowed to submit their resume in IBM's student opportunity system (SOS) database, which in turn allows IBM managers to search their resumes and gives the students more employability for the cutting edge technology.

This, free of cost, skill building classroom session, held on 31 December, 2011 was attended by 120 students.

This course is for undergraduate computer science or computer engineering students who have taken (or are concurrently taking) a relational database course. Graduate students in engineering or business who already have relational database knowledge and instructors who teach the course can also take this course and the certification exam.

FAST NU Karachi DB2 Certified Students with IBM’s Saadia Naz & Muhammad
Shuja

This program is exclusively for the academic community and offers certification exams for those who attended the course. A video version of the course content is available at db2university.com.

DB2 database software offers industry leading performance, scale, and reliability on your choice of platform from Linux, Unix and Windows to z/OS. DB2 has a long history and is considered the first database product to use SQL (also developed by IBM). - PR

National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences.

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Warid Telecom recently announced its Karachi Offer ‘Bol Utha Karachi’ in which people in Karachi can make free and unlimited calls to all Warid numbers from 12am till 12pm with the daily rental of only Rs. 3.99 plus tax.

This amazing offer can be subscribed by both existing and new Karachi based subscribers by sending “KHI” in SMS to 4337.

This limited time offer is for prepaid subscribers only and will automatically be renewed daily at midnight.

Being reputed for its quality and reliability, warid always brings amazing tailor-made offers for its valuable customers.

Terms and Conditions:

• This is a limited time offer & only for Prepaid subscribers.


• Karachi offer is applicable for Warid to Warid calls only.


• Offer expires at midnight 12am.

How To ? Karachi Offer can be subscribed by sending “KHI” in SMS to 4337 (Only for Karachi based subscribers).

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While addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Arfa Software Technology Park, 9 Feb 2012, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the tallest building of the province had been named after the youngest IT expert Arfa Karim and no other name could be better for the building.

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that Arfa Software Technology Park reflects the Pak-China friendship and it will prove to be the hub of information technology activities.

Arfa Software Technology Park constructed with the cooperation of China.

Punjab government had taken various steps for promotion of information technology. The software technology park would prove to be a milestone in IT promotion and a campus of the Information Technology University of international standard would also be set up there within next few months.

Father of Arfa Karim, Col (r) Amjad Karim Randhawa and head of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Madam Li Hau and Commercial Consular of China also addressed the function.

CM lauded Chairman Planning and Development Javed Aslam, Chairman Information Technology Board Dr Umar Saif, former Chairman Information Technology Board Dr. Javed Ghani, engineers of China State Construction Engineering Corporation and the entire team made for the completion of the Arfa Software Technology Park.

Arfa Software Technology Park Building Lahore

Curtesy: The News

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Qubee, the WiMax broadband internet provider in Pakistan, has successfully revamped its website. New user-friendly features which have been added to the website include QuBlog, just in timeline feature for latest services, store locator, coverage map, activation facility, online chat to provide online support and feed for customer feedback.

Qubee has shown growth in the wireless broadband sector. Keeping in mind the growing number of its subscribers, the company is continuously striving to facilitate its users through state-of-the-art services. Revamping its website is one such effort.

The updated website now features new theme, QuBlog (Qubee Blog), improved text, novel artwork and a brand new landing page.

The latest design will allow the customers to subscribe to navigate the website easily. Through the online chat facility, users will be able to register their complaints, queries, feedback on services by chatting with the customer relationship officers in real-time.

Below is the screen shot of Qubee's web site with new look. (Captured on 16/Feb/2012 - 11:50 Pm)

Online chat will be used to seek customers’ opinion on varied topics.

This is just a news. More details are available @ Qubee Official Page and QuBlog

Qubee Latest Offers

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Ufone has introduced an amazing new social networking website exclusively for its Uth package youth subscribers, providing them a platform to come together and stay connected.

Club Ufone is an exclusive online networking site that is user friendly and has a stringent privacy policy. Unlike other social networking websites, subscribers can access Club Ufone both in English and Urdu languages.

How to ? Simply log on to www.ClubUfone.com from your computer or cell phone and enter the world of Club Ufone.

The purpose of Club Ufone is social; where you will be able to establish social relations.

Also, with Club Ufone you can make your own pages that you can then promote, so whether it is your talent or something you wants to share with millions, you now have a platform for it.

You will also be able to keep yourself updated with the latest news from Ufone and stay up to minute to the new products and services that Ufone has in store for you.

You can also provide ufone with your priceless suggestions and advice as to how you think ufone can even further improve your experience.

Now its on you to become a member of this Club Ufone and keep chatting, post pictures, upload videos and spoil themselves with tons of fun.

Screen Shot Of Club Ufone Social Network Profile Page:

Ufone Uth package Club Ufone Pakistani Social Network

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has brought to its customers a fascinating Jadoo Box – a device that gives uninterrupted connectivity on wired DSL as well as backup wireless.

Introduced in three attractive packages, the exciting new "Jadoo Box" gives commercial and residential customers unlimited and uninterrupted Internet connectivity through a winning combination of DSL and EVO Nitro bundled together.

Jadoo box is a device which provides uninterrupted connectivity by using wired DSL as a primary connection while a wireless connectivity as a backup. This device has been designed to provide connectivity for PSTN, Broadband and Wireless Broadband.

PTCL intend to capitalize on the uninterrupted connectivity needs of our high ARPU customers by providing them this unique solution which will help establish PTCL as the converged solutions company for its users.

Topping it all is unlimited voice connectivity that customers can enjoy through this magic device.

Starting from Rs.4,999 only, the three unbeatable Jadoo Box packages are also available on easy installments.

Moreover customers can make free On-Net calls from PTCL to PTCL and to Vfone, and can get an EVO Nitro USB device absolutely free with 1Mbps DSL.

Features:


Uninterrupted Connectivity: Go online 24/7. Jadoo Box provides you uninterrupted internet connectivity as it comes with default DSL and an EVO as backup connection.

Multiple User Compatibility: Multiple Users at home can access internet simultaneously through a single connection.

Faster Speed: Enjoy a high speed internet connection that lets you experience streaming videos, online gaming, multimedia files at much faster pace; therefore, helping you save time
Telephony, Integrate your IP telephony with value added features.

LAN Connectivity: Works as Ethernet switch that enables you build residential LAN

Wi-Fi Access: Built-in Wi-Fi access – to provide wireless connectivity for multiple home users
Auto Switchover. The last but not least is the auto switchover between your primary and backup connectivity.

Jadoo Box Price and Packages:

Pictures, Specifications, Details, Images:

“PTCL’s Jadoo Box will capitalize on the uninterrupted connectivity needs of our valued customers,” said Senior Executive Vice President Commercial, Naveed Saeed. “This cutting-edge new product providing limitless connectivity will firmly establish PTCL as the only integrated telecom solutions company of Pakistan.”

Commending the PTCL Jadoo Box brand team for their latest innovative accomplishment, Mr. Saeed said that it will be a new landmark in building PTCL’s unparalleled reliability for providing uninterrupted connectivity to all of its customers nation-wide.

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Ufone is going to increase service charges of Uadvance service to Rupees 1 + Tax, said a notice printed in print media.

New services charges will be applicable from February 21, 2012.

Earlier, service charge for all levels of UAdvance is 50 paisas plus tax. If any customer takes all three level of UAdvance, they will have to pay cumulative service charge of Rs 1.5 plus tax upon return of all three levels. If any single level UAdvance is returned, customer will only be charged 50 paisas.

UAdvance charges will be Re. 1 + tax from February 21, 2012.

Following UAdvance options are available to Ufone subscribers:

1st Level UAdvance:

1st Level UAdvance amount of Rs 10 is available to all Ufone subscribers. For any user whose account balance drops below Rs 5.98 can avail this option.

2nd Level UAdvance:

All users who are active on the network for more than 180 days i.e. have used their Ufone number for outgoing calls or SMS, will be able to enjoy second level of UAdvance. That is, after availing Rs 10 UAdvance, users will again be able to avail second UAdvance of Rs 10 before recharging their account when their balance drops below Rs 5.98.

3rd Level UAdvance:

All users who are active on the network for more than 360 days i.e. have used their Ufone number for outgoing calls or SMS, will now be able to enjoy third level of UAdvance. That is, after availing Rs 10 UAdvance each for 1st and 2nd Level, users will again be able to avail third UAdvance of Rs 10 before recharging their account when their balance drops below Rs 5.98.

Conditions:

• This facility is for Prepaid customers only.


• The advance balance amount will be deducted from the next recharge e.g. ULoad & Card Recharge.


• Only customers with a balance less than Rs.5.00 + tax can avail the UAdvance service.


• 19.5% FED on usage and 10% withholding tax at recharge or bill applies.


• Service Charge is Rs 1 + tax per refund.

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UAdvance charges will be Re. 1 + tax from February 21, 2012.

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, (PTCL) has inaugurated "Family Movie Night" for its employees.

President & CEO of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Mr. Walid Irshaid, has said that his Company is committed to share its successes with all its employees as well as their families.

"At PTCL, we want to make sure that our Company's dividends and successes are not only shared with our employees but also with their families," said Mr. Irshaid while inaugurating the "PTCL Family Movie Night" for employees.

"The welfare and well-being of the families of our dedicated and hard-working employees is equally important to us."

The S. A. Siddiqui Auditorium in PTCL Headquarters Building, Islamabad wore a festive look as employees with their families poured in to experience a fun-filled evening of movie, popcorns and other food offered by the Company's Cafeteria.

"PTCL is working very hard to create a healthy corporate culture of balancing work and recreation," said Senior Executive Vice President HR, Syed Mazhar Hussain on the occasion. "We believe that happy and motivated employees are the key to our Company's progress and development."

Prior to the movie screening, a lucky prize draw was also held in which employees and families participated enthusiastically. Winners were given prizes by Mr. Irshaid and other senior management officials who were also present on the occasion.

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If you have not used your Telenor TalkShawk and Djuice SIM since 5th December 2011, you stand a chance to win upto 200 Free Minutes + 2000 Free SMS during February 2012.

Subscriber who have subscribed for SIM Lagao on or before 15th October'11 (and have not done any activity since 5th December 2011 are now eligible for the campaign again.

How to check if you are part of the campaign ? Call IVR 2222 or SMS "FREE" to 2222

Call IVR 2222 or SMS "FREE" to short code 2222. Talkshawk subscribers will get 100 Free Minutes + 1000 Free SMS and Djuice subscribers will get 200 Free Minutes + 2000 Free SMS.

Bonus will be posted same day.

If the qualifying customers have lost / damaged their SIM they can get a replacement SIM free of cost (Only once) from any Telenor Sales and Service Centre or Franchise during the duration of this campaign.

Conditions:

• Call IVR 2222 (charges are Rs. 0.20 + tax per call) or SMS "FREE" to short code 2222 (charges are Rs. 0.20 + tax) to avail the free minutes and free SMS.


• Validity of Free Minutes: 10 days after the free minutes and SMS have been posted to the subscriber's account


• Validity of Free SMS: 15 days after the free minutes and SMS have been posted to the subscriber's account.


• This Offer is being launched for all Prepaid packages.

What is the process of getting a SIM replacement ?

If the qualifying customers have lost / damaged their SIM they can get a replacement SIM free of cost (Only once) from any Telenor Sales and Service Centre or Franchise during the duration of this campaign.

Published on Feb 2012.

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A new (NYSE: IBM) IBM survey of more than 28,000 consumers released recently – the largest global survey of its kind – found that, overwhelmingly, consumers are looking for a more personalized shopping experience and are willing to share select details about themselves with their favorite retailers, in order to educate brands on exactly how, when and where to approach them.

Just as we chat with our local shopkeeper, consumers are willing to dish to retailers about their media usage (75 percent); demographics (73 percent); identification, such as name and address (61 percent); lifestyle (59 percent); and location (56 percent) for a more targeted and smarter shopping experience.

Consumers are telling IBM that they actually want to receive more communication – not less – but they want it to be delivered through preferred media channels and in a relevant way.

Increasingly, savvy retailers are responding to this need and using sophisticated technology to make sure every interaction with customers is spot-on, based on individual preferences, location and lifestyle.

IBM's ongoing research shows that retailers must provide clear compelling reasons to shop; deliver personalized offerings and reach shoppers when and where they prefer, in order to win over their wallet share. According to the research above, consumers are more than willing to give retailers the data to make this experience possible.

At the same time, the rapid influx of digital data is posing new challenges for retailers. Customers are sharing their experiences widely online, giving them more control and influence over brands.

A recent IBM CMO study of more than 1,700 chief marketing officers from 64 countries and 19 industries revealed that the majority of the world's top marketing executives recognize a critical and permanent shift occurring in the way they engage with their customers, but question whether their marketing organizations are prepared to manage the change. This shift requires new marketing approaches, tools and skills to effectively reach customers.

"The speed of technology innovation, consumer adoption and access to information has created an environment where everything is known and the consumer is truly the one in power, coalescing around shopping communities of 'we,'" said Jill Puleri, Global Retail Leader, IBM Global Business Services.

"Retailers can win over this empowered consumer based on re-establishing a trusted relationship and building loyalty through improving the store environment, product assortment and store communications."

How Technology Can Help ?

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Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA), in pursuance to its mandate, has established a round the clock state of the art complaints Call Centre 0800-PEMRA (i.e 0800-73672) to facilitate public complaints against any aspect of broadcast media or cable TV networks and to take prompt necessary action to address the same.

Now any one can complain to PEMRA or Government of Pakistan against any TV / News Channel.

Dedicated and trained staff would be available at service of the callers on 24/7 basis. The public can now lodge their complaints, suggestions or comments with regard to services, quality of content of the private TV channels, FM radios and cable TV networks through toll free number (0800-73672), said the press release.

How to Report / Complain ?
Besides, the phone complaints / feed back can also be lodged through:

• PEMRA Website: www.pemra.gov.pk/feedback


• E-mail: email


• Fax No. +92-51-9107147

The caller would receive a complaint ID and would be contacted back within maximum of two weeks depending upon nature of complaint.

The Chairman said that Launching of complaints call centre is one step ahead to facilitate public at their door steps through one window facility and this would definitely work as catalyst to bridge divide between the stakeholders and PEMRA.

PEMRA believes in freedom of expression and media but the freedom must be coupled with responsibility and in conformity to societal norms.


It is the public who should decide that what they want to see or not instead of regulators or media operators. No content or advertisement can be designed or shown unless it is endorsed or accepted by the public.

The Complaints call centre would also help PEMRA in defining its future course of regulations and decisions said Chairman PEMRA. PEMRA resolved that the complaints data would be made public on quarterly basis.

Chairman PEMRA Dr. Abdul Jabbar said that in addition to call centre PEMRA, under section 26 of its law, has also established Councils of Complaints at four provincial capitals and one at Federal Capital comprising of eminent persons for the purpose of redressing public complaints / grievances against broadcast media and distribution services.

These Councils have so far been able to amicably redress nearly 5,800 public complaints of various genre throughout the county, mostly against cable TV operators.

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Biographies:

Timur’s generally recognized biographers are Ali Yazdi, commonly called Sharaf ud-Din, author of the Zafarnāmeh (Persian: ظفرنامه‎), translated by Petis de la Croix in 1722, and from French into English by J. Darby in the following year; and Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Abdallah, al-Dimashiqi, al-Ajami (commonly called Ahmad Ibn Arabshah) translated by the Dutch Orientalist Colitis in 1636. In the work of the former, as Sir William Jones remarks, “the Tatarian conqueror is represented as a liberal, benevolent and illustrious prince”, in that of the latter he is “deformed and impious, of a low birth and detestable principles.” But the favourable account was written under the personal supervision of Timur’s grandson, Ibrahim, while the other was the production of his direst enemy.

Among less reputed biographies or materials for biography may be mentioned a second Zafarnāmeh, by Nizam al-Din Shami, stated to be the earliest known history of Timur, and the only one written in his lifetime. Timur’s purported autobiography, the Tuzk-e-Taimuri (“Memoirs of Temur”) is a later fabrication, although most of the historical facts are accurate.

More recent biographies include Justin Marozzi’s Tamerlane: Sword of Islam, Conqueror of the World (2006) and Roy Stier’s Tamerlane: The Ultimate Warrior (1998).

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has launched a proficient “One Wire Does It All” package, said a statement issued by the company.

Through a single landline connection, PTCL customers can now avail its multiple range of services, including unlimited on-net calling, unlimited Broadband downloads, Mobile calls at Rs.1.25 per minute, IPTV service charges waiver, line rent waiver and a free Wifi Modem.

The One Wire’s range of unique packages start from Double-Up Unlimited 1Mbps at Rs.1,999; 2Mbps Broadband for Rs.2,299; 4Mbps Broadband for Rs.2,999; 6Mbps Broadband for Rs.5,999; and 8Mbps Broadband for Rs.7,999 only.

“The One Wire is an effort by PTCL to keep adding value and color to our customers’ lives while keeping them connected to the world,” said Senior Executive Vice President Commercial, Naveed Saeed. “This unlimited offer further strengthens the bond between PTCL and its loyal customers.”

“We want to provide PTCL’s services to the remotest parts of the country,” said Executive Vice President, Aasif Inam. “The One Wire offer will further PTCL’s objective to provide innovative telecom facilities to the low-income population segments while re-emphasizing PTCL as the only integrated telecom company in the country which is providing affordable service with high-speed and clarity.”

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Karachi Electric Supply Company, as part of its fuel diversification, green electricity generation and sustainable development vision, is planning the development of one of the world’s largest Bio Waste to Energy Project of its kind near the Landhi cattle colony situated in Karachi, said a statement issued by the company.

This plant is likely to have the potential of generating up to 22 MW of electricity fueled from biogas alone.

A localized Biogas plant is a socio-economically sustainable venture and reliable in comparison to wind or solar, which are vulnerable to extraneous variables, biggest being weather conditions. The Landhi Biogas project in Karachi will not only generate up to 22MW of green power but will also be producing up to 300 tons/day (tpd) of organic fertilizer as a meaningful by product.

This organic fertiliser has special application in place of eroded soil which has lost it’s utility and where standard urea fertilizer won't be effective. In addition to the above, this eco-friendly energy unit will also earn a significant amount of carbon credits, thereby making this Project economically viable.

Under this sustainable, renewable energy project, up to 4,200 tons of bio-degradable waste will be collected on a daily basis largely from cattle farms in Landhi (feedstock) and organic food waste from industries, food outlets and wholesale markets (co substrates) throughout Karachi.

Under the signed memorandum with Karachi Dairy Farmers Association in December last year, the Association would provide 3,500 to 4,000 tons of cattle waste on a daily basis to KESC to be used as feedstock to produce biogas required for electricity generation.

This landmark step will facilitate waste collection studies, project implementation and rollout of many socio-economic initiatives in the Landhi area of Karachi.

KESC has also signed an agreement with biogas technology providers M/s Highmark Renewables (HRR Canada) for onsite technical studies (Phase I) leading to project plant design, which now stand completed.

During May to July 2011, HRR conducted on-site feasibility analysis using HRR’s patented technology to produce biogas.

The initial trial runs have demonstrated that the customized ‘recipe’ and feed plan are feasible, yielding significant amounts of biogas during the trial run.

Currently, KESC is moving into the Phase II of the project.

This phase entails activities which include land development, and developing, waste collection mechanisms, Gold standard carbon credits, formation of strategic partnerships and financial close.

Furthermore, KESC is looking for ways to engage private and public sector entities for provision of benefits to the residents and workers of the Landhi Cattle Colony.

At the moment a ‘social needs assessment’ is in progress and going forward, the project team is looking towards evolving a mechanism to ensure that the benefits can be provided to the society in a sustainable fashion.

KESC is looking forward to working with the local / city government and leading national and international NGOs, for developing a mechanism to successfully roll out this and other similar CSR initiatives.

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It depends upon the situation that what type of the crime the criminal has done Some time Punishment makes more crimes to come accross as we know that Politeness can do the best and can change the behaviour of a person Cruelty or Punishment can increase the chances of more crimes sometimes If the person confess that he will not do that crime again But People do Mistakes and continue to do so. Forgiveness and giving a chance is better than punishment But if the criminal vu solutions dot com dont give up crime at any cost then punishment becomes necessary So we can Say that It depends upon the type of the crime and the nature of Criminal that He needs punishment or not So for the betterment of society Sometimes Punishment is necessary.It maintains peace in society and do justice. After Punishment Criminals never dare to Do so bad as they have done before atleast.

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i think that whenever a person is doing a bad job or making crime in the society then the law is trying to giving him the punishment for doing that and according to law whenever someone making crime then there is a punishment for his crime , as crimes are of different type so there is different punishment according to the crime. there is the point that after getting the punishment the person leave that crime or not? usually the person is not leaving the crime after getting the vu solutions dot com punishment because it is in the nature of a person but accordingly psychology it is possible that the person don't make the crime again. so Yes, of course punishment reduces crime. Punishment converts criminal activity from a paying proposition to a nonpaying proposition (at least sometime), and people respond accordingly.

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An unpleasant or painful stimulus whose introduction following a certain behaviour decreases likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

An aversive stimulus that decreases the p of the behavior that precedes it Government needs to develop and implement prevention programs aggressively, taking care to learn from experience. Research and evaluation must be important elements in all prevention efforts.

A cost-effective approach to crime requires more than punishment. A country cannot jail away its crime problem by warehousing criminals, young or old. It vu solutions dot com cannot solve crime solely through deterrence, or by "shocking" trouble-prone youth or "scaring them straight." Rather, to help children and youth grow into productive, constructive adults, they must be supervised, supported, educated, encouraged, cared for and given opportunities to contribute. And they must have positive opportunities for recreation, exploration, and personal growth.

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Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) is leading all operators in the country by providing to consumers the highest quality Broadband Internet service, according to the second nationwide Quality of Service (QoS) 2011 survey conducted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

Released last week, the PTA survey places PTCL in category A (more than 95%) at Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Quetta, and in category B (more than 80%) at Karachi for the 1Mbps wire-line broadband service.

The survey was carried out in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi/Islamabad and Muzaffarabad for categories of 512Kbps and 1Mbps in both wire-line and wireless broadband services offered by different operators.

The survey measures operators’ overall performance based on PTA’s key performance indicators (KPIs), including service availability, download and upload bandwidth speed, round-trip time, and service retain-ability.

“Pakistan is the world’s 4th fastest growing broadband market, and PTCL is the country’s single largest broadband service provider with 95% market share,” said Senior Executive Vice President, Naveed Saeed. “In line with the Government’s vision for Broadband growth in Pakistan, we are leading the country’s broadband revolution from the front by making this technology affordable through lowered entry barriers; by geographically bringing the service within the reach of a common user across the country; and by continuous improvements in customer care.”

The PTA terms Broadband as “a significant economic stimulus for any country”, and PTCL DSL is spearheading its exponential growth in Pakistan with a footprint in over 1,100 cities and towns. PTCL is the world’s first operator to introduce “UltraNet” using VDSL2 bonding technology with speeds up to 50mbps on a copper network; and it has deployed the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology.

Last year, PTCL again became the world’s first operator to commercially launch 3G EVDO Rev B service. In the form of EVO NITRO, it gives consumers the market’s maximum speed of 9.3MBPs. PTCL has Pakistan’s largest and fastest growing 3G EVDO wireless broadband network, with connectivity and roaming in nearly 200 cities.

“PTCL is one of the most progressive data connectivity providers of the world and Broadband is now a driver for Pakistan’s national GDP,” said Mr. Saeed. “We have a responsibility to develop Pakistan’s technology and data network for establishing the echo system conducive for our country’s economic growth and social uplift, and PTCL is fully primed to facilitate that.”

The first to bring to Pakistan EVO dongles with Internet connectivity, PTCL has followed by launching its innovative 3G EVO Wi-Fi Cloud to connect multiple Wi-Fi devices simultaneously and the first ever PTCL 3G Android EVO Tab with built-in wireless broadband offering Internet connectivity on the go.

This month, PTCL launched Pakistan’s first 3G enabled Android Smartphone, IVIO Icon Pro that offers dual support for both EVDO and GSM/CDMA network.

Via: PTCL Media Center

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