Pakistan court releases Raymond Davis

ISLAMABAD: An Additional Sessions judge Wednesday set free CIA contractor Raymond Davis, who killed two Pakistanis on a busy road in Lahore, after payment of blood money (Diyat) in accordance with Sharia law of Pakistan, sources said.Talking to Geo News, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said the court released Raymond Davis after the family members of the murdered men appeared in the court and pardoned the US National after an agreement was reached between the two sides. “He has been released from jail and now it is up to him to leave the country whenever he wants,” the Minister added.The families of the murdered men, Fahim and Faizan, accepted...

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PTCL Introduces Public Cash Payment Machines

In a bid to enhance customers’ bill payment experience, PTCL has introduced Public Cash/Card Payment machines (PCPM).These machines are self payment collecting kiosks which accept cash from the customers against the services provided by PTCL and provide receipt/SMS confirmation to their selected mobile numbers against the cash input.By using the machines, the customers will be able to pay their PTCL invoices by visiting PTCL business offices.By using the machines, Customers can themselves pay their PTCL bills without involving any PTCL staff.Key Highlights:Customer can pay while shopping at Metro and Malls.Payment of PSTN ,BB,EVO, IPTVRecharge...

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Is Telecom Sector Involved in Parchi System?

First of all, let me be clear that I am writing this after getting inspiration from Telenor’s Khamoshi ka Boycott campaign.After reviewing their earlier advertisements and criticizing them hard (based on our own viewpoint), I must admit that their this particular TVC about parchi system is indeed something to look at.Though, call it pessimism or maybe I am more realistic, I don’t find this campaign bringing a significant revolution in terms of changing the current parchi system in our culture, however, it indeed has triggered us to think the state of HR policies in various organizations.And today, we will talk about Telecom sector!I have spoken...

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Ufone & JazzJazba Secured 3rd Position in Pakistan Web Awards

The first Ever Pakistan Web Awards were given away, recently. These awards were organized by “The Xeptionalz” with the support of IT Ministry, Government of Sindh, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) & City District Government Karachi (CDGK).There were more than 130 websites nominated in 35 categories. Each Category Winner was given “Silver Award”.The Diamond Award for the best website in Pakistan was granted to SATMAP TRG for 1st Position. The site, www.satmaptrg.com, was nominated under category “IT/ITeS”.The Platinum Award was given to www.tribune.com.pk for 2nd Position in the category “Press & Media”.Ufone and JazzJazba websites were conferred Gold Awards having tied-up for third position in the ceremony of first Pakistan Web Awards 2010 held here in Karachi.The two websites:...

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Telenor Pakistan Turns 6

Telenor Pakistan today celebrated its 6th anniversary by reiterating its commitment to bringing the benefits of telecommunications to people’s everyday lives, said a statement.Since its launch, the company has shown consistent high growth by performing above industry average every year. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s latest annual report, Telenor Pakistan showed the highest growth rate of 14% in 2009-10.Speaking on the occasion, CEO Telenor Pakistan Christian Albech said:On its sixth anniversary, Telenor Pakistan has already crossed the 25 million subscriber mark. It gives me great satisfaction to tell you that of the total number of subscribers in the country today, every fourth is a Telenor customer.With the belief in building around people, we have established an...

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Is Telecom Sector Involved in Parchi System?

First of all, let me be clear that I am writing this after getting inspiration from Telenor’s Khamoshi ka Boycott campaign.After reviewing their earlier advertisements and criticizing them hard (based on our own viewpoint), I must admit that their this particular TVC about parchi system is indeed something to look at.Though, call it pessimism or maybe I am more realistic, I don’t find this campaign bringing a significant revolution in terms of changing the current parchi system in our culture, however, it indeed has triggered us to think the state of HR policies in various organizations.And today, we will talk about Telecom sector!I have spoken...

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Bridging Digital Divide in Pakistan

Digital divide is a term used to define the gap between people with effective access to digital world and those who have no or limited access to modern technology in their daily lives.Last one decade is widely considered as a decade of revolution as far as Pakistan Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) industry is concerned. Mobile Phones and Broadband Internet have replaced land lines and Internet Cards respectively. But has it really reached through out the country or merely some big cities making them envied for the larger chunk of our population living in villages and small cities. We will have a look on this in following:While...

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Nexus S to Launch in Pakistan on March 25th

Google’s Nexus S is going to get launched in Pakistan on March 25th, this was revealed by Haris Nadeem on AndroidPakistan.com.Moreover, it is said that Mobilink is going to partner with Samsung for the launch of Nexus S, just like they previously did for Samsung Galaxy Tab.According to androidpakistan, Samsung’s Nexus S will be priced around Rs. 49,999, in the start.In past, we covered some details on hardware and specification of Nexus S here. More details on Nexus S will be communicated to you as soon as we get th...

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PTCL to Offer ICT Solutions to Sindh Government

PTCL has signed a contract with Sindh Government to provide it a system which will ease of the tax collection procedure, reported Daily Times.Under this agreement, PTCL will provide data connectivity solutions to Excise and Taxation offices throughout the province of Sindh for integrating the tax collection process.This will not only facilitate taxpayers in submission of taxes but will also result in transparent and efficient tax collection processes in the province.Excise & Taxation Department is the main tax-collecting agency of the provincial government. The department is responsible for levy and tax collection.These services offer secure,...

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Supernet Enhances its VSAT Network Capacity

Pakistani ISP and satellite service provider Supernet recently inked a capacity deal with SES World Skies for Ku-band transponder capacity on the NSS-6 satellite to support a large VSAT network for Pakistan’s corporate enterprise market, reported Satellite TODAY, citing Supernet CEO Imran Malik.Malik while speaking with Satellite Today said that the SES World Skies capacity would enable Supernet to streamline its operations.“We have physically split our two VSAT business segments – broadband Internet and enterprise networks – so that all of our enterprise VSAT customers are now being supported by the Ku-band capacity on the NSS-6 satellite,” he said.According to information that we have got from Supernet, it looks that this split in both the segments is made while keeping long-term business...

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Warid Launches Fantasy Cricket

Warid introduces yet another unique value added service that brings Warid customers more closer to live cricket experience.Warid subscribers can now create and manage their own cricket team, trade world class players and win rewards by simply dialing 1200.Fantasy Cricket is based on International Cricket series events including Test Matches, ODIs and T20s. The game offers lots of attractive prizes to game winners every month. This service has an added innovative feature of inviting friends to play and compete against.This means that all the friends invited by customers on the service will be added automatically to their Fantasy group and hence...

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Google’s Person Finder For Earth Quake Affected Japan

After a huge disaster in Japan , Google has launched a very useful service for the people of Japan to search for their missing beloved ones.The tool is available in English and Japanese. Users can click on the “I’m looking for someone” link or the “I have information about someone” link and enter what they know. Search by name or parts of a name, or – if you have information – enter the family or given name to create an entry.Google stressed that all data entered is available to the public and viewable and usable by anyone. The search giant also does not review or verify the data entered into the system; after the immediate crisis has passed,...

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Lahore: Home of First Ever Computer Virus

Just in case if you don’t know, First ever PC computer virus, named as Brain, was written by two Pakistani bothers, Amjad Farooq Alvi and Basit Farooq Alvi, who are currently running an ISP, IPTV, Telephony and various other services under the name of Brain Telecommunication Limited.Birthplace of this harmless virus is exactly where Brain’s office is today, and interestingly, both the brothers mentioned their address in virus code that they had written:Welcome to the Dungeon(c) 1986 Basit & Amjad (pvt) Ltd.BRAIN COMPUTER SERVICES730 NIZAM BLOCK ALLAMA IQBAL TOWNLAHORE-PAKISTAN PHONE :430791,443248,280530.Beware of this VIRUS….Contact us for...

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Get 4G License for the Price of 3G

The relief of various telecom operators may get disrupted, especially those who were advocating for 4G in order to escape from 3G rollout and the investment, if the title mentioned above turns true.And the news is, that Government may think of allowing 4G rollout for the price of 3G, meaning that operators will have to pay for 3G license, and they will be allowed to rollout 3G or 4G based on their strategy, needs and the will.According to Express Tribune, this groundbreaking idea is revealed by Dr. Yaseen, Chairman PTA, himself.This actually shows how keen the government is to giveaway 3G licenses, apparently, not because that the people of Pakistan...

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Warid Introduces MircoSIM

After Ufone, Warid has also introduced MicroSIMs, primarily used for iPhone 4 and iPad devices.Warid says that its MicroSIMs are designed for use in the iPhone4, iPad 1 & iPad 2 and all other Micro SIM compatible devices.Price:This 32KB MicroSIM from Warid is priced at Rs. 500, little pricy!Availability:These SIMs are currently available at Warid Business centers in the following cities:LahoreGujranwalaFaisalabadMultanIslamabadPeshawarKarachiHyderabadSIMs are available in limited stock o...

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Google Tsunami Alert 8.9 Earthquake in Japan 2011

Google Tsunami Alert for New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Hawaii, and others. Waves expected over the next few hours, caused by 8.9 earthquake in Jap...

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PML-N Website Gets Hacked!

It a recent development, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) lost control of its official website when a hacker, apparently from Pakistan, defaced its official website.Below is the screen shot provided, courtesy of Google Cache as PML N was quick enough to forward their URL to a backup page available here http://www.pmln.org/.It looks that Hacker is fed-up of the current state of Pakistan. He tried to record his/her protest by hacking into PML-N’s website and left following comment:Plz stop filling your own pockets, think about for your country, Our countryAgar yeh hi na raha to tum logun ki jaiban kahan sy bharain gi pir ?Yeh hai To tum log bi ho...

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FREE Mass Traffic Software Download

FREE Mass Traffic Software generates $460497.35 cash and 20076087 in f.ree visitors in 10 different niches in ONE month. This is review about Free Mass Traffic.Free Mass Traffic – what’s inside?Free Mass Traffic is actually a link building software and a video series about search engine optimization (SEO). In case you didn’t know, getting backlinks is important to boost the search engine ranking. The more websites are linking to you, the better your ranking will be. However, some people might end up spending all day to submit and get backlinks from several sites. That’s why Free Mass Traffic is created.Free Mass Traffic comes with tutorials and...

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Ufone Offers Unlimited Free Calls for One Day

Ufone now offers free unlimited calls for one day, for those Ufone customers who haven’t used their SIMs since January 10th, 2011.How to Avail Offer:If you haven’t used your Ufone SIM since January 10th, 2010 thenSMS ‘FREE’ to 234,and the next day, make unlimited Free Ufone to Ufone calls throughout the day.Not only that, till April 25, 2011, every time you recharge Rs. 50 or more, you will be rewarded with double the number of Free minutes and SMS.Terms & Conditions:This offer is valid from 25 February 2011 to 25 April 2011.Charges for SMS to 234 are Rs 5/- excluding tax.Free calls on re-use of SIM are available only up to 26 March 2011...

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Ufone Ladies Package Offers 20 Percent Discount on Shopping with

Ufone is offering 20% Discount on various brands for those with Ufone Ladies Package.Ufone says that Ufone Lady’s Package customers can take advantage of a special promotion on shopping items like shoes, accessories, clothes and beauty services, on three of the leading brands in Pakistan.How to get discount:Simple dial *39# and show the response sent by Ufone to cash counter to get flat 20% discount on the following brands:Nishat LinenStyloDepilex Beauty ClinicTerms & Conditions:Discount can be availed on all brands only once a month.Promotion has started from 27 February 2011.Duration of discount offer is different for different partners...

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How to Increase Mobile Phone Battery Time?

In this present epoch we have become so much obsessed and dependent on our mobile phones that we detest anything that prevents us from being in tact with our mobile phone.We are all aware that mobile phone’s battery has not improved as much as the mobile phone and these latest gadgets have improved. Juice draining is a common problem that many of us are suffering from.Now a days many people are buying more than one battery for their mobile phones and getting car chargers too, to keep their mobile phone powered on 24/7. Many even try to make sure that they carry their charger with them along wherever they go.Keeping Battery Power Stay for Longer:Scientists are working on air-fueled battery that would have the capacity to store up to ten times the energy storage. Oxygen drawn from the air reacts...

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LESCO Questions Mobilink’s Bill Payment Service

Lahore Electric Supply Corporation (LESCO) is apparently not happy with Mobilink’s Utility Bills Payment Service. They are arguing that Mobilink didn’t contract with them for the bill collections.Mobilink recently launched bill payment service, which allow any (Mobilink or non-Mobilink) customer to pay their utility bills at Mobilink service centers, franchises and special outlets.However, now LESCO is of the view that Mobilink is not authorized to collect power bills as it is not in any agreement with LESCO.In a news item published in Dawn today said:LESCO has nothing to do with media advertisements by Mobilink for collection of power bills.On other hands, Mobilink is of the view that they have contracted NADRA for the payment of bills and they have got nothing to do with LESCO, directly,...

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Zong Hat Trick Offer

ZONG introduces a World Cup specific Hat Trick Offer for all prepaid customers so they can continuously enjoy using their ZONG connections throughout the World Cup. This Hat Trick Offer is the first ever Voice + SMS + GPRS combined 3 in 1 offer!From 19th Feb – 2nd April, every day customers can enjoy 50 on net minutes + 500 SMS + 50 minutes GPRS during World Cup timings (8am – 10 pm) – all for Rs 5 + tax per day!FAQHow do I subscribe to this offer?To subscribe, dial *515# or SMS "sub" to 515Which customers can subscribe to this offer?Zong & M-9 customers on all Prepaid packages can subscribe to this offerWhich is the duration of this promo?Promo...

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ZONG Cricket Ki Jeet!

ZONG has always been associated with innovation and creativity. Keeping this tradition alive, Zong now brings a revolutionary World Cup Campaign for its subscribers – Cricket Ki Jeet!With Cricket Ki Jeet, customers can win amazing prizes everyday – which include Handsets, DVD players, MP3 Players, Xbox, Ipads and LCD TVs! There is also a bumper prize of a VIGO car. In addition, there are daily cash prizes of Rs 100,000 during the group stage which progresses to Rs 1,000,000 for the final of the 2011 World Cup!With Cricket Ki Jeet, the more you play, the more you win!Offer Mechanics> This offer is valid from 19th February until 2nd of April...

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50$-Facebook-ad-Coupon-Code-2011-Free-Social-Network-Advertising-Credit

FaceBook Advertising $50 Credit for all new facebook accounts. We are big fans of the facebook system and are beginning to use it as a replacement for the other online ad networks. Facebook has more traffic and lower per click costs so it makes sense for all advertisers to try it out.Facebook coupons:FB-SES-NY36KT-32T1-F16K-5N9N61GT-27Q1-H56V-0M9Y1WR3-80VA-41KA-62FBFacebook is an excellent ad medium because it offers the following:1) Huge traffic source – more pageviews than Google2) Low cost per click – average CPC is only .40 compared to $1 or more at Google3) Extremely targeted – Facebook knows everything about its users and you can pinpoint...

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