Pakistan is Finally Set to Auction 3G Licenses

<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/AVvXsEhx-FlKH6wl4KCo43Dt0vWBaev9QxdnJIizot-Ho5PP3ULV5RPlCQAF8_KlVesFM5bg0HbTsdvgzWd3WQ6YJSkUKooGPEqqlv0qRZyMSvNFUWm8qdPO3TqOvvAfuVY0KIctSYdEPthBJ50/s1600/3G-License-Auction-in-Pakistan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-FlKH6wl4KCo43Dt0vWBaev9QxdnJIizot-Ho5PP3ULV5RPlCQAF8_KlVesFM5bg0HbTsdvgzWd3WQ6YJSkUKooGPEqqlv0qRZyMSvNFUWm8qdPO3TqOvvAfuVY0KIctSYdEPthBJ50/s640/3G-License-Auction-in-Pakistan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> After the appointment of Chairman and Members of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the government of Pakistan is all prepared to auction 3G licenses in Pakistan.<br /> The government, in this regards, has finalized the policy directive for the auction of long awaited 3G licenses in the country.<br /> As per information that we have got, a high-level committee has been formed to expedite the auction process.<br /> Pakistani consumers have been waiting for 3G networks to get better data connections over mobile phones for years. Earlier in 2011-12, at least two efforts for auction 3G licenses failed due to various reasons.<br /> Even now the auction has been made possible through a Supreme Court order that directed the government to immediately appoint Chairman and Members for early auction of 3G. After which the appointments were made in almost a rush.<br /> It merits mentioning here that new telecom licenses, such as 3G spectrum, can’t be auctioned without PTA chairman and members.<br /> As soon as the appointments were made, activity for auction of 3G licenses went high. Chairman  PTA and Minister IT and Telecom has already briefed the senate’s standing committee on Telecom and confirmed that policy directive has been finalized.<br /> Minister further told the senate body that a high-level committee – constituted by the Prime Minister himself – will approve the policy for further proceedings on the auction.<br /> This special committee is chaired by federal minister for finance, while members include Ms. Anusha Rahman, Minister for Information Technology & Telecom, Akhlaq Ahmad Tarar, Secretary (IT & Telecom), Syed Ismail Shah interim chairman PTA and others.<br /> The realization of 3G auction can take at least three more months.<br /> In its next step, after the approval of policy directive (which is likely during current week), PTA will hire a consultant to prepare IM for the auction of 3G spectrum. Later on this IM will be floated and telecom companies (local and international) will be given around one month to prepare themselves for the auction bidding.<br /> Experts say that bidding for 3G licenses is likely to take at least three to four months from now.<br /> Anusha Rehman, Minister for IT and Telecom, during a briefing to media yesterday said that at least four telecom companies operating in Pakistan have shown serious interest in acquiring 3G licenses. Along with local operators, government is also hoping that foreign operators will take part in the bid.<br /> Pakistan government is eyeing USD 800 million to USD 1 billion from the auction.<br /> It is likely that government will auction three 3G licenses, with a base price of USD 210 million. Local and International companies will be invited for the bid, with a possible ban on defaulting telecom companies. However, final details for the participation criteria and pricing of spectrum will be revealed after the finalization of IM.</div>

Pakistan is Finally Set to Auction 3G Licenses

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PTA Seeks Help from Citizens to Curb Grey Traffic

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is now seeking help from community in identifying grey telephony.<br /> Authority has said that it has taken numerous measures to curb the illegal international traffic that lands into Pakistan bypassing the legal routes. This illegal international incoming traffic is incurring huge financial loses to the government (and operators) because these illegal calls are not taxed.<br /> <h4> <span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Identify an Illegal International Call</span></h4> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqSKhL7BdG6VelklkusHVfcF-gfYcoJa2ZVCn873xvKpk4MeBwpiWpfKN7ctVrChCRlK50q6R6Vc9JmtlGBYwzXusxO74GggdzcfRBeWI_D9flKGSbAhQYMiensDyOr1ARyP84VOz7-g/s1600/Illegal_VoIP-Network_Low.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqSKhL7BdG6VelklkusHVfcF-gfYcoJa2ZVCn873xvKpk4MeBwpiWpfKN7ctVrChCRlK50q6R6Vc9JmtlGBYwzXusxO74GggdzcfRBeWI_D9flKGSbAhQYMiensDyOr1ARyP84VOz7-g/s640/Illegal_VoIP-Network_Low.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> We have a detailed article here, explaining that how illegal international calls reach Pakistan. However, in simpler words, If you get an International Call with Local Mobile/PTCL number, be informed that this is an illegal call.<br /> <h4> <span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Report Illegal International Calls</span></h4> If you receive any international call with local (mobile/landline/WLL etc.) number appearing on your phone please report that incoming number to following 24/7 PTA Call Center contacts:<br /> <ul> <li>Short Code: 8866 (Mobile phone subscribers can send suspected number to this short code through free SMS)</li> <li>Toll Free No: 0800 55055</li> <li>Landline number: 051 9207059</li> </ul> PTA said that these communication channels will be open round the clock for public to register complaints regarding illegal international traffic.<br /> On a related note, PTA should also listen to consumer complaints concerning low-quality of service from local operators with same passion. There are countless telecom customers who are mishandled by local telecom operators since there’s no one from regulator to listen.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div>

PTA Seeks Help from Citizens to Curb Grey Traffic

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Schneider Electric Energy Efficiency Roadshow Held in Islamabad

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> In connection with prevailing national energy crisis of Pakistan, the federal capital hosted its first Schneider Electric’s ‘World of Energy Efficiency – for a better Pakistan’ roadshow at a local hotel yesterday.<br /> The roadshow is being held under the umbrella campaign Experience Efficiency to showcase the complete energy solution portfolio of Schneider Electric under one roof.<br /> The event will act as a platform to educate the national stakeholders about energy solutions and seek to address energy challenges by offering solutions that add value to one’s business in the long run while aimed at all relevant audience of Schneider Electric – end users, government entities and the partners, the event will also touch upon key innovative and industry leading breakthroughs Schneider Electric have achieved globally including Ecostruxure, Struxureware and Smartstruxure.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNA-LR0FbkmQrz9GeH2n1acy2vx3AeTsLgyzuaqob3i-Nw8vjmSce8VUtagXDxZ7yRjdDp6KEwM1NixCPU5awD9cn2-M8YMwIQ7YDnfPphHwm_Pt4NFIb41QOBtoekw0cd8dS7u-zOLo/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNA-LR0FbkmQrz9GeH2n1acy2vx3AeTsLgyzuaqob3i-Nw8vjmSce8VUtagXDxZ7yRjdDp6KEwM1NixCPU5awD9cn2-M8YMwIQ7YDnfPphHwm_Pt4NFIb41QOBtoekw0cd8dS7u-zOLo/s640/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c-nweFfk-fsXoiJAbWbE4J8uRAZ4df86afzRQrjsgtgbf9Rd_Decz6tpDBxfTDqdrur-EALoQHLyb2L0GR4BdF8NxuJa5KMSwYd3X3gPp5UgzY6CGW8aD9O-L9jyBGCntRYpBiV4UQI/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c-nweFfk-fsXoiJAbWbE4J8uRAZ4df86afzRQrjsgtgbf9Rd_Decz6tpDBxfTDqdrur-EALoQHLyb2L0GR4BdF8NxuJa5KMSwYd3X3gPp5UgzY6CGW8aD9O-L9jyBGCntRYpBiV4UQI/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMl72kngj3m4njF8P3yYslJ8poWDxtx8j1iNu1DiAn7_tfBev0WUnhUEYo-sWE09cXYRj_Q_5zDxoKDmgA-NThCW_I0lcnQsgkM9Wc498HVd-aRIHjljQnq2HuwtzCXDGfVlpfZjFbbs/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMl72kngj3m4njF8P3yYslJ8poWDxtx8j1iNu1DiAn7_tfBev0WUnhUEYo-sWE09cXYRj_Q_5zDxoKDmgA-NThCW_I0lcnQsgkM9Wc498HVd-aRIHjljQnq2HuwtzCXDGfVlpfZjFbbs/s640/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQcCW7VaGsHxSq7ESCbwjABo54WMoquXBHjygeRS7d9qcUmDo6HoCIZmsaG2OqhMDK8WqB4Xw7H1DKZujnSrIySpfOciN4TLkWn8e8UCUuusMywfq7L84JEc1k03hV1QgmA1vS2Z5MyY/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQcCW7VaGsHxSq7ESCbwjABo54WMoquXBHjygeRS7d9qcUmDo6HoCIZmsaG2OqhMDK8WqB4Xw7H1DKZujnSrIySpfOciN4TLkWn8e8UCUuusMywfq7L84JEc1k03hV1QgmA1vS2Z5MyY/s640/4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The event is being leveraged as a platform to showcase Schneider Electric’s portfolio of integrated solutions that facilitate intelligent energy management for its customers.<br /> Energy efficiency road show will comprise various presentations and real-life demonstrations of solutions across several industry segments such as residential spaces, hospitals, hotels, retail areas, educational buildings, energy distribution, mining, oil and gas, IT and data centre applications, as well as food and beverage.<br /> French Ambassador to Pakistan formally inaugurated the roadshow and lauded the management of Schneider Electric for bringing their whole product profile under one roof. He said that such roadshows will definitely leave an impact on energy efficient measures in future.<br /> Benoit Dubarle, Country President – UAE, Oman & Pakistan, Schneider Electric Gulf said “Our roadshow offers a unique platform to identify new opportunities and a chance to meet with influential thought leaders and decision makers in the sectors we focus on – energy, IT, finance, government, hotels, healthcare and manufacturing. The event highlights the growing role of Pakistan in the Schneider Electric world and our effort to bring the best technologies and expertise in the energy management space to our customers in Pakistan. The event aims to deliver high quality networking and business development opportunities. It is also be the right occasion for the attendees to meet with experts and specialists from Schneider Electric.’’<br /> Elaborating further, Mohkam Sheikh, Vice President, Power Business Unit, Schneider Electric said that ‘’ One of the major focus of the event is our Ecostruxure booth, an integrated solution from Schneider Electric which can reduce the energy consumption by 30% of a particular building or manufacturing facility. At the roadshow, Schneider Electric is exhibiting its industry-first solutions in the Energy ManagementÔ space. The exhibition displays our offers and solutions for integrated energy management in multiple market segments – Power Management solutions, Industrial Automation, Building management and security solutions, datacenter, energy and Infrastructure, Office and Residential solutions and renewable energy”.</div>

Schneider Electric Energy Efficiency Roadshow Held in Islamabad

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Pakistan to Get BeiDou Global Navigation System by Year End

<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/AVvXsEjsB9Edt6jCcr-a4dDUlBHWNEW7N9Gifwkzp5sU12sWlaRwmIChMn8DFwVn6-4lmsiqGjXCkgg4ytKV5ysnHofJPJi4efJ0s0_ibAnBMJqRLpTCtcD38Jbl-N4EJ741t-9DF_KInpfJdIs/s1600/Pakistan-Global-Navigation-System.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsB9Edt6jCcr-a4dDUlBHWNEW7N9Gifwkzp5sU12sWlaRwmIChMn8DFwVn6-4lmsiqGjXCkgg4ytKV5ysnHofJPJi4efJ0s0_ibAnBMJqRLpTCtcD38Jbl-N4EJ741t-9DF_KInpfJdIs/s1600/Pakistan-Global-Navigation-System.jpg" /></a></div> Pakistan’s first, government backed, multi-functional global navigation system will be demonstrated by year end, said the Chairman Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research, Ahmed Bilal with an <a href="http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=242794&Itemid=1" target="_blank">interview with APP</a>.<br /> The Chairman SUPARCO said that an agreement in this regard has already been signed with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beidou_Navigation_Satellite_System" target="_blank">BeiDou</a> – a Chinese Global Navigational Satellite System – while ground based augmentation system will be first installed in Karachi region and will have multi functional benefits.<br /> With the deployment of operational reference stations built in Pakistan, BeiDou Navigation Satellite System will offer better location accuracy to Pakistani users.<br /> With this new navigation system, Pakistani users will get the choice of using BeiDou, a safer alternate of American GPS.<br /> BeiDou offers positioning accuracy to within 25 meters, but the precision will improve to 10 meters as more satellites and reference stations are launched.<br /> After Thailand, Laos and Brunei, Pakistan will be the fourth country in the region to get navigation services from BeiDou.<br /> BeiDou has been operational and offering free navigation services to customers in Asia Pacific since December last year. Chinese government backed BeiDou aims at providing a global service by 2020. The Beidou network has 16 navigation satellites over the region, with 30 more due to join the system by 2020.<br /> Chairman SUPARCO said that space technology applications act as a catalysts in socio-economic development.  Space Technology Applications are now playing an important role in human life and are  being commonly used with full efficacy by shipping lines, airlines, agriculture, medicines, spreading education, survey for dam constructions, road alignments and disaster management.<br /> This Government has already approved the launching of Pakistan’s first  Remote Sensing Satellite.This satellite will now be developed and launched into space by early 2017.<br /> To promote Space technology, the Chairman SUPARCO pointed out that his firm is working closely with several universities for incorporation of space science and technology application subjects in their curriculum.<br /> He further elaborated, that to develop further interest in space technology, soon a  National Student Satellite Program is being launched to enable universities to undertake satellite development and associated R&D to meet future national requirement.<br /> He stated that Chinese  space station is expected to be fully functional in orbit by 2020.If the Chinese open the facility to the foreign astronauts;  we would also be the first contenders to send Pakistani Astronauts in space.<br /> SUPARCO undertakes many initiatives, to create awareness among the masses about space sciences and its benefits.  One such initiative is the holding of the World Space Week  from 4 to 10 Oct every year. This year  activities related to this week will be held in ten major cities of Pakistan.</div>

Pakistan to Get BeiDou Global Navigation System by Year End

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Mobilink Announces New Service for Voice Enabled Facebook Updates

<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/AVvXsEg0PPJZldrNxcgHWVaNb4YZuIV1Up-pxhCAbh7_84E1E2Xed2tTaCQtJWCsQuPA4tnRYROJKGGq6lIZh-HhLBLHSoq9t78AvZWX6-QzlOf_r8Y4Gmtin8ns38YYCo1o6cVjqnYTuygHa1o/s1600/Mobilink-Facebook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PPJZldrNxcgHWVaNb4YZuIV1Up-pxhCAbh7_84E1E2Xed2tTaCQtJWCsQuPA4tnRYROJKGGq6lIZh-HhLBLHSoq9t78AvZWX6-QzlOf_r8Y4Gmtin8ns38YYCo1o6cVjqnYTuygHa1o/s1600/Mobilink-Facebook.jpg" /></a></div> Mobilink has introduced voice enabled social media service for its customers by the name of ‘Mobilink Bolay Facebook’.<br /> Mobilink Bolay Facebook allows Mobilink customers to post a message or update a status on their Facebook wall as an audio file, without using an internet connection.<br /> To use the service, Mobilink subscribers will have to register with the ‘Mobilink Bolay Facebook’ app via <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://apps.facebook.com/bolaymobilink/" target="_blank">apps.facebook.com/bolaymobilink/</a></span><br /> Kamran Moeen, Head of Value Added Services, Mobilink highlighted, ‘Mobilink Bolay Facebook is one of the most innovative VAS introduced in Pakistan and is part of Mobilink’s continuing initiative to lead innovation in the country.’’<br /> <h4> <span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Use Mobilink Bolay Facebook’ App</span></h4> <ul> <li>Go to <a href="https://apps.facebook.com/bolaymobilink/" target="_blank">apps.facebook.com/bolaymobilink/</a></li> <li>Click on Go To App</li> <li>Click on “Allow” To let Mobilink Bolay Facebook Application access posts in your News Feeds</li> <li>Select your Mobile Prefix e.g.  0300,0301,0302,0303,0304,0305,0306,0307,0308,0309  and enter your Mobile number e.g. 1234567</li> <li>Confirmation code is sent to the mobile number for security</li> <li>Enter the code received via SMS in the panel to complete the process of registration</li> <li>Once the correct code is entered, successful registration SMS will be sent to the subscriber number</li> <li>Mobilink Bolay Facebook will be added to the Facebook page under the ‘Apps’ toolbar</li> <li>Once the phone is linked with the app, user can dial 3848 to upload voice status</li> </ul> Once the application is installed, you can dial 3848 from your Mobilink Number and leave a message of upto 30 seconds.  Recorded message will be uploaded on your profile within 5 minutes.<br /> <h4> <span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Un-subscribe</span></h4> <ul> <li>To Un-subscribe the service there are 2 options. <ul> <li>Go to the application from Facebook, on the left side of the Facebook page, there is an App bar. Click on App Center, a new page would open, choose Mobilink Bolay app from the list and click on “Remove”</li> <li>Unsubscribe via IVR i.e. dial 3848 and press 0 , once unsubscribed customer will not be charged for daily subscription</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Charges</span></h4> <ul> <li><b>Prepaid:</b> <ul> <li>Subscription charges: Rs. 0.50+t/day</li> <li>IVR charges: Rs. 0.20+t/minute</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Postpaid</b> <ul> <li>IVR charges: Rs. 3+t/minute</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div>

Mobilink Announces New Service for Voice Enabled Facebook Updates

Mobilink has introduced voice enabled social media service for its customers by the name of ‘Mobilink Bolay Facebook’. Mobilink Bolay Fa...

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Upaisa to Introduce Debit Card, Mobile App, E-ticketing Service for Customers

<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/AVvXsEgB9QOcpkaWTohTN09qCyn0et4PyNyEi6mpm9ik227VJVI0MF_h-7rhfTpB_ZB3yY_kuLkhvxnpsBiGNsOkKLEYEAqev49CMn4VIqOo3sHS17UCxvVlZ-O5r2kCzMrk8BQJ6FP_2Zb5yPo/s1600/Upaisa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB9QOcpkaWTohTN09qCyn0et4PyNyEi6mpm9ik227VJVI0MF_h-7rhfTpB_ZB3yY_kuLkhvxnpsBiGNsOkKLEYEAqev49CMn4VIqOo3sHS17UCxvVlZ-O5r2kCzMrk8BQJ6FP_2Zb5yPo/s1600/Upaisa.jpg" /></a></div> Upaisa, the newly launched branchless banking service from Ufone, is coming with array of industry first service including Debit Card for its customers mainly the wallet account holders, Mobile App for retail agent and customers and E-ticketing services of different buses and airlines, this was stated by Taimur Cheema, GM Mobile Financial Services-Ufone, during a press briefing in Karachi.<br /> All these facilities and services will be made available to customers in next few weeks which will help them getting benefits of advance features of branchless banking through Upaisa.<br /> The wallet opening process has been made convenient. Furthermore, there has been innovation in pricing via reduction in charging slabs making it simpler for customers and Agents to remember.<br /> Debit Cards and Mobile Apps are being introduced first time by any operators at such initial stage of its service in the whole industry, which is a landmark achievement for the company to attract its customers at maximum level.<br /> Cheema also highlighted that “industry first Debit Card will also be introduced by Upaisa powered by Union Pay. Using this debit card customers will not only be able to withdraw cash from ATMs but will also be able to do transactions on POS.<br /> Ufone is positive that this sector has a lot of potential and exceptional services, if offered, will help in gaining more customer confidence for mobile banking. By providing excellent services and to further promote branchless banking.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVw9Qr54tRI8ZyEAe6VSMV_DPYbgoIQKmzRq05JVsHU3zXVjoXXg3eRTKBOVmM_ANX7vQv2hweh0wnDC3ZcVzJD16vcqjZISIv0rT63wqSGrmDpO-dyRvI2Bn-_DmELa-sNoLARNEp364/s1600/Upaisa-Press-Briefing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVw9Qr54tRI8ZyEAe6VSMV_DPYbgoIQKmzRq05JVsHU3zXVjoXXg3eRTKBOVmM_ANX7vQv2hweh0wnDC3ZcVzJD16vcqjZISIv0rT63wqSGrmDpO-dyRvI2Bn-_DmELa-sNoLARNEp364/s640/Upaisa-Press-Briefing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Upaisa’s future development plans include as mentioned by Mr. Cheema, “We are working on developing a mobile application for agents that can help perform transactions, open accounts and for record keeping of transactions”<br /> “A similar mobile application is also under development for customers through which they will be able to perform transactions, check their account balance, account history, money transfer, utility bill payments and Uload without visiting the retailer.”, said Mr. Cheema<br /> Also, Ufone plans to introduce the e-ticketing service for transportation companies to offer more convenience to customers”. “We are also looking forward to adding more merchants to our network to broaden horizons for our customers” added Cheema .<br /> Upaisa is the sixth services of branchless banking in the country whereas it is fourth operator which started its services in June 2013.<br /> <h4> <b>Upaisa Crosses Rs 3 Billion Worth of Transactions</b></h4> Upaisa, during the press conference, announced that it achieved Rupees 3.1 billion transaction in a very short span of time. As per Upaisa, a total of 912,000 transactions have been made including 601,000 financial transactions.<br /> With the largest agents’ network of 9, 224 agents at the time of launch nationwide, Upaisa aim to provide its users convenience and easy accessibility without any restriction of time and place.</div>

Upaisa to Introduce Debit Card, Mobile App, E-ticketing Service for Customers

Upaisa, the newly launched branchless banking service from Ufone, is coming with array of industry first service including Debit Card fo...

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