PM seek briefing on International Incoming Calls Rates

PM seek briefing on International Incoming Calls Rates

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has asked Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to brief him on the issue of increased rates of Incoming International Call Rates. He gave direction after Farooq Sattar, Minister For Overseas Pakistanis called upon … [Read more...]

PTA issues Public Notice for stopping Mobile Phone Spamming

PTA issues Public Notice for stopping Mobile Phone Spamming

Another public notice from PTA in recent days that warns against sending obnoxious SMSes that really are pain in the neck. This public notice is a result of Chairman PTA's confession in front of National Assembley's Standing Committee on IT two … [Read more...]

Warid Telecom’s new leader creates panic, future of company in jeopardy

Warid Telecom's new leader creates panic, future of company in jeopardy

Mr. Younas Iqbal Sheikh has comfortably taken charge as Chief Commercial Offer (CCO) at Warid Telecom on October 10, 2012. I happened to come across this circular that was sent to entire Warid team informing them about Younas's appointment, his … [Read more...]

Regulations needed for mobile phone toxication

Regulations needed for mobile phone toxication

According to researchers in the United States, due to receiving overwhelming complaints against toxic materials being used in manufacturing of mobile phones, the newer mobile phones are being made keeping in mind consumers’ concerns and regulatory … [Read more...]

After banning YouTube, Government to join protests against Anti-Islamic video

After banning YouTube, Government to join protests against Anti-Islamic video

According to latest reports by Dunya, cabinet today in a session has decided to summon US envoy to foreign office to register the protest. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf while chairing the session said, "we have taken strict notice and all the … [Read more...]

Government blocks 122 anti-Islamic websites, revises Cyber law

Government blocks 122 anti-Islamic websites, revises Cyber law

As cyber attacks are becoming more common, government has felt the need to revise and implement a more practical cyber law in Pakistan. A draft will be presented before parliament in the coming week for its approval. The decision was taken in a high … [Read more...]

Telenor Pakistan faces challenges in retaining its employees

Telenor Pakistan faces challenges in retaining its employees

Telenor Pakistan - the number 2 cellular operator in Pakistan has started to lose control over its human resource (HR) as the year 2012, so far, has witnessed most of its seasoned employees leaving the company over clashes with senior … [Read more...]

Government of Punjab and Google to introduce innovation policy

Government of Punjab and Google to introduce innovation policy

Government of Punjab has shifted its entire focus on the youth related policies. The buzz started with Punjab Laptop scheme up till now, the entire team of CM Shahbaz Sharif is devising various plans to somehow involve the flavor of technology in … [Read more...]