Issue of Unregistered SIMs Gets Challenged in High Court

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrtNaGZ1dDPLOqEOlkg7pyU_ILIkhnLWnSjh-nFohb3Gx14pgaRt75ZT8eX04dvmwyZIa0C-t4z1ZmLUkbVxA5TmXTw36_Eno8vK-LNhgpBsA9AE-6AygaJY78Dep94T7mF6B5jLYY3g/s1600/sim-480x238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrtNaGZ1dDPLOqEOlkg7pyU_ILIkhnLWnSjh-nFohb3Gx14pgaRt75ZT8eX04dvmwyZIa0C-t4z1ZmLUkbVxA5TmXTw36_Eno8vK-LNhgpBsA9AE-6AygaJY78Dep94T7mF6B5jLYY3g/s1600/sim-480x238.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="contentupper"> </div> <div class="leftblogcontent"> </div> Issue of unregistered and unverified SIMs escalated yesterday when G M Chaudhry advocate submitted a writ petition in Islamabad High Court and pleaded that the telecom companies be charged as partner-in-crime in all incidents wherein non-registered SIMs are used for criminal or terror activities.<br /> Petitioner contended that there were countless incidents when he was harassed and threatened through mobile telecommunication services, provided directly or indirectly by the mobile phone companies.<br /> He said that mobile phone companies had failed to provide any information about any such person who committed such offence by taking the plea of secrecy and confidentiality whereas there is no concept of confidentiality or secrecy in the telecommunication laws about name and address of any user.<br /> Petitioner contended before the court that the crime rate has been manifold due to availability of non-registered SIMs as the telecom companies provide easy communication and mobility to criminal elements.<br /> Criminals are keeping multiple SIMs to contact their intending victims that is resulting in the incidents like extortion, kidnapping, abduction and other criminal activities. It was also contended that the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the concerned telecom companies be charged as abettors in all criminal incidents wherein non-registered SIMS were used for commission of offence.<br /> While accepting the petition for hearing, Chief Justice (CJ) Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Muhammad Anwar Kasi issued notices to the secretary ministry of information technology and Telecommunication, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), ministry of interior through its secretary, chief executives of the all telecommunication companies and inspector general Islamabad police seeking their reply over the concerns raised by the petitioner.<br /> IHC CJ directed the respondents to submit reply within 10 days time.</div>

Issue of Unregistered SIMs Gets Challenged in High Court

Issue of unregistered and unverified SIMs escalated yesterday when G M Chaudhry advocate submitted a writ petition in Islamabad Hig...

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ASUS Transformer Book T100 Offers Full Windows 8 Under a Tempting Price Tag

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmkwkzyDr7EQ-pW3MxIvmegrtsuWh_x4vIyeWDgbru3PAAxry6JGIjQI4MOc5bbZvJwkSUAcBlJ20zGDt0yum0MwnprfOS93LQFCkCJVIeHS5uW7O0mOdlRlVuAlkbL9ngggb6nt00_k/s1600/Asus-Transformer-Book-T100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmkwkzyDr7EQ-pW3MxIvmegrtsuWh_x4vIyeWDgbru3PAAxry6JGIjQI4MOc5bbZvJwkSUAcBlJ20zGDt0yum0MwnprfOS93LQFCkCJVIeHS5uW7O0mOdlRlVuAlkbL9ngggb6nt00_k/s1600/Asus-Transformer-Book-T100.jpg" /></a></div> Windows 8 (and RT) tablets have rather been a failed alternative to the iPad so far. The previous generation processor coupled with the manufacturers’ resistance to spend more on projects with less profit margins has been holding the tablets back but tables might have finally started to turn.<br /> ASUS’ newest response in the Transformer Book T100 is a 10.1 inch tablet with 1366 x 768 resolution and has an Intel Atom Z3740 Bay Trail processor under the hood. The hybrid also comes with Intel HD Graphics and 2 GB RAM.<br /> For connectivity, microUSB, microHDMI, Bluetooth and USB 3.0 port (in the keyboard dock are used).<br /> On the software side, it comes with full Windows 8 (and not the RT), and Office 2013 pre-installed right from the get go.<br /> Compared to the $499 iPad, the Transformer has been priced really attractively. Starting at just $349 for the base 32 GB model and $399 for the 64 GB version, it also comes with a keyboard dock. Yes, that’s true, without spending a penny more.<br /> That transforms it into a full-fledged PC which can run loads of Windows software. And if you thought the internals were weak, the Bay Trail platform is twice as faster as the Clover Trail which it succeeds so you might even be able to play a few games on it as well.<br /> It will be made available later in October this year.</div>

ASUS Transformer Book T100 Offers Full Windows 8 Under a Tempting Price Tag

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HP Unveils its Newest Chromebook, 14 Inch Display, Haswell for $299

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0qir9CnAv_cCSOIsbEyRb6nBJCyHSbE7XSUW58DM4oNnEPovoH2btQEVBWia09omNnpUQh2p1otByIlzophohsxLIwlXMPrunMFgJ2Vwf67qXpqWfZQJW9mgI_F309no6AXcUrQYXEQ/s1600/chromebook14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0qir9CnAv_cCSOIsbEyRb6nBJCyHSbE7XSUW58DM4oNnEPovoH2btQEVBWia09omNnpUQh2p1otByIlzophohsxLIwlXMPrunMFgJ2Vwf67qXpqWfZQJW9mgI_F309no6AXcUrQYXEQ/s1600/chromebook14.jpg" /></a></div> HP’s last go at Chromebooks was a broken attempt. Its cost was $329, was laggy and had an outdated design. This time however, the people in the company have really went back to the drawing board and came up with the HP Chromebook 14.<br /> The Chrome OS running laptop still comes with a 14 inch display but instead opts for an Intel Haswell (unspecified breed) rather than an Intel Celeron.<br /> For the design, HP have chosen rubberized finish and a plastic design over completely finger-print loving plastic. They also come in several eye-popping colors. The laptop is quite heavy, however, at around 4 pounds.<br /> The 14 inch screen comes with the same 1366 x 768 resolution. The keyboard below it is accompanied by a trackpad with a single key. A webcam is at the front too.<br /> As for the internals, it comes with a 4th-generation Intel Haswell of unknown kind and a 16 GB SSD. Cloud storage worth 100 GB through Google Drive is available for two years, along with an SD card slot.<br /> For connectivity, it uses HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi. Battery life is quoted as being around 9 hours.<br /> As for the price, the Chromebook 14 costs around $299. It will be available for purchase later this year but an exact release date isn’t given.</div>

HP Unveils its Newest Chromebook, 14 Inch Display, Haswell for $299

HP’s last go at Chromebooks was a broken attempt. Its cost was $329, was laggy and had an outdated design. This time however, the people...

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2.8 Million Pakistani Users Access Facebook on Mobile Phones [Inforgraphic]

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Pakistan is a huge country when it comes to mobile phone subscribers. In fact Pakistan ranks 7th in the world with its 125 million subscribers.<br /> A large number – out of these 125 million cellphone users — now access the internet through their phones and Facebook is one of the most popular sites they visit.<br /> Stats shared by Facebook itself suggest that 2.8 million mobile users from Pakistan – out of 10.8 million total Faebook users from Pakistan or almost one third of Facebook users – access the website through their handheld phones.<br /> These stats also hint the segments of mobile phone users in the country.<br /> According to these stats, Android is a clear winner in Pakistan which has 2.2 million users in Pakistan as compared to 680,000 iOS users. Stats said that 920,000 users – almost one third of entire mobile Facebook users in Pakistan – are using Samsung.<br /> There are 138,000 blackberry users while another 80,000 users access Facebook on their Windows Phone devices.<br /> Not to mention, this figure is set to grow many folds in next few years, especially after the emergence of 3G services in the country.<br /> More stats are shown in below infographics:<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTmm8_WXQ9zyxmyk5dVO8SOvtr7UeTyqI_i8kK_A7WLkn1YRtaJ7XdWkJsq4Q2-bLU51w8-Wmi4YeVmIWfir7f4TB695Zm-qCYlauvR47YdXS2AMrPTnntQPbk-jlj0UcDhU5JSZGBB8/s1600/facebook-mobile-users-in-pakistan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTmm8_WXQ9zyxmyk5dVO8SOvtr7UeTyqI_i8kK_A7WLkn1YRtaJ7XdWkJsq4Q2-bLU51w8-Wmi4YeVmIWfir7f4TB695Zm-qCYlauvR47YdXS2AMrPTnntQPbk-jlj0UcDhU5JSZGBB8/s1600/facebook-mobile-users-in-pakistan.jpg" /></a></div> </div>

2.8 Million Pakistani Users Access Facebook on Mobile Phones [Inforgraphic]

Pakistan is a huge country when it comes to mobile phone subscribers. In fact Pakistan ranks 7th in the world with its 125 million subscr...

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Fiverr.com Buys Fiverr.PK Domain

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgyu23Cnw8pfWUPjU01TVSsgxUyghqGfo8FML6qssTChEAfibjrI8dHN6kQsY8zm4QdpSSaMHy1VlaOslEivgJSmG8ykv2kzsBHzdu_dszyUBH8SodhldZUbkHk-bqLtiRTKFwN45iLc/s1600/tumblr_m1icogT2fM1qcrtvq_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgyu23Cnw8pfWUPjU01TVSsgxUyghqGfo8FML6qssTChEAfibjrI8dHN6kQsY8zm4QdpSSaMHy1VlaOslEivgJSmG8ykv2kzsBHzdu_dszyUBH8SodhldZUbkHk-bqLtiRTKFwN45iLc/s1600/tumblr_m1icogT2fM1qcrtvq_thumb.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="contentupper"> </div> <div class="leftblogcontent"> </div> Fiverr.com, an global marketplace where users sell variety of services for five dollars, has now bought Fiverr.PK domain, we have confirmed with the sources.<br /> Fiverr.PK was previously held by Muhammad Ali Salim, who was contacted by Fiverr.com for legal transfer of the Fiverr.PK domain. the value of .PK domain for Fiverr is not disclosed by the the parties.<br /> Ali Salim confirmed RexHacker that he has transferred the domain to Fiverr.<br /> Considering the amount of users available on Fiverr.com, it is likely that company may start local version of its globally acclaimed service.<br /> The trend of local services for Pakistan from multinational internet firms is picking up.<br /> Pakistan, with its growing internet population, is considered a solid market for internet businesses. There remains some glitches such as lack of payment processing gateway in the country, otherwise over 30 million internet users are on their toes to welcome the global companies.<br /> It merits mentioning here that global brands tend to buy local version of their TLDs (domain names) to secure the brand names. This helps them with a chance of starting a local service tailored specifically for a region and also to avoid local webmasters to replicate the service.</div>

Fiverr.com Buys Fiverr.PK Domain

Fiverr.com, an global marketplace where users sell variety of services for five dollars, has now bought Fiverr.PK domain, we have c...

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RapidCompute Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Security Certification

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMAJ_7-qxVYRl_byULGNbgW0n6ASPATROSyP2-zICh1kzrUcpp5UlZx1PKgnLkaUcPNbwyTEFVb5jR3oQx1lI62KSnc0NggLlFdEGDpedT6dp9ZEV0ntRoQyZORrZU4tvj55dd9lYCvg/s1600/clip_image002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMAJ_7-qxVYRl_byULGNbgW0n6ASPATROSyP2-zICh1kzrUcpp5UlZx1PKgnLkaUcPNbwyTEFVb5jR3oQx1lI62KSnc0NggLlFdEGDpedT6dp9ZEV0ntRoQyZORrZU4tvj55dd9lYCvg/s1600/clip_image002.jpg" /></a></div> Pakistan’s first enterprise cloud service provider RapidCompute announced today that it has recently achieved ISO/IEC 27001 security certification for providing cloud services.<br /> The audit was carried out by SGS SSC, a reputed global leader in the Systems and Certification market.<br /> The ISO 27001 standard is awarded to organizations who can demonstrate that necessary controls and measures are in place to address data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Any organization that wishes to obtain this certification has to be formally audited and certified compliant with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard.<br /> Commenting on the achievement, RapidCompute’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Danish A. Lakhani said, “At RapidCompute, one of our key priorities is the security of our customer’s information and business continuity. To ensure that our security standards are at par with international best practices, the ISO/IEC 27001 certification was crucial”.<br /> RapidCompute is also a registered member of the Cloud Security Alliance’s Security, Trust and Assurance Registry (STAR).<br /> Mr. Lakhani continued: “Data security has emerged as one of the biggest concerns among customers and government organizations while moving critical infrastructure to cloud providers. With ISO 27001 and the voluntary CSA STAR disclosure, RapidCompute ensures that its customers are safe in the knowledge that their services are hosted with a secure and trusted cloud operator”.<br /> RapidCompute is a division of Cyber Internet Services (Pvt.) Ltd which launched enterprise class cloud computing in the country in 2012 focusing on providing true cloud solutions that meet the stringent IT and business requirements of the corporate sector as well as government organizations.</div>

RapidCompute Achieves ISO/IEC 27001 Security Certification

Pakistan’s first enterprise cloud service provider RapidCompute announced today that it has recently achieved ISO/IEC 27001 security ce...

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