Anusha Rehman Addresses Industry Concerns Regarding Un-verified SIMs

<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/AVvXsEjMa7zs4eTkZ2ZcTULmv0iylK2uxs8m365KyxwaazwMTKZPz_CAMFlu1kTx5YVxF4nYvKDZPvtGPOOJBuJBQUdLKavfQS_-O9O0NF2UJ23J3nBCyBZ4OcT_DyaXtOlDfyj2JwVW0bncjOo/s1600/image3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMa7zs4eTkZ2ZcTULmv0iylK2uxs8m365KyxwaazwMTKZPz_CAMFlu1kTx5YVxF4nYvKDZPvtGPOOJBuJBQUdLKavfQS_-O9O0NF2UJ23J3nBCyBZ4OcT_DyaXtOlDfyj2JwVW0bncjOo/s1600/image3.png" /></a></div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Minister for State for Information Technology addresses the concerns raised by Cellular Industry Regarding ‘Un-verified SIMs’ in Islamabad</span></div> The Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) are cognizant of the security situation in the country and have been and are more than willing to work with the government on it.<br /> In this regard they are actively working with government in deployment of biometric SIM verification mechanism across the country.<br /> This was discussed during a recent meeting of CMOs with the Minister of State for Information Technology Ms. Anusha Rehman Khan where representatives of Ministry of Interior, FIA and PTA were also present.<br /> The meeting was also briefed by CMOs of their major and transformational contribution in economic development of Pakistan. Mobile telecommunication is the largest tax collecting and paying sector. The total contribution of the telecom sector to national exchequer for financial year 2011-12 was Rs. 133 billion.<br /> This is in addition to the billions paid as other fees and levies to the federal and provincial governments and their concerned authorities.<br /> Furthermore, it was added that the CMOs are making a significant contribution towards the overall economy of the country by making over USD 10 billion overall Investment made till date.<br /> Moreover, the industry has also created a total of around 1.4M direct and indirect jobs in the country.<br /> Besides its socio-economic contribution, the cellular industry has also always been at the forefront in terms of cooperation with the government and security agencies in national security matters by investing in that area as per the government and law enforcement agencies requirements the meeting was informed.<br /> The CMOs also lauded the role of Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Ms. Anusha Rehman for addressing key industry issues in a timely manner and for facilitating the meeting at a short notice today.<br /> The CMOs also expressed some concerns over recent adverse statements appearing in the press. The Minister of State reiterated the stance of the government to continue providing investment friendly environment and restore the confidence of the investors in the ICT sector, without making any compromise on national security.<br /> The meeting was briefed by the PTA Chairman Dr. Ismail Shah on the status of pending unverified SIMs in line with SoP prescribed by PTA for re-verification of SIMs. He informed that the process is in final stage and will be completed by 30^th October 2013.<br /> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: left;"> It merits mentioning here that government and courts recently pressed the cellular companies for illegal SIMs. Peshawar High Court even issued bail-able arrest warrants of CEOs of telecom companies.</div> </div>

Anusha Rehman Addresses Industry Concerns Regarding Un-verified SIMs

Minister for State for Information Technology addresses the concerns raised by Cellular Industry Regarding ‘Un-verified SIMs’ in Islam...

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Samsung, Sindh Tevta sign MOU to Develop Training Labs

<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/AVvXsEjvyDSj38iAf8gopZlVMehugW9AE-Ff8DoniKhBZtLEoxOfhg-iecyWoMzISFBtuspxSSwb8LdahYh6dh1ab9eHqdYrQntMAEzyztsR_LtxO0KFEAcB31vxEtRduL1JBjhO5d6y1t_T0KM/s1600/Picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyDSj38iAf8gopZlVMehugW9AE-Ff8DoniKhBZtLEoxOfhg-iecyWoMzISFBtuspxSSwb8LdahYh6dh1ab9eHqdYrQntMAEzyztsR_LtxO0KFEAcB31vxEtRduL1JBjhO5d6y1t_T0KM/s1600/Picture.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="wp-caption-text"> <span style="color: blue;">Mr. Saad ul Hasan Head of Corporate Marketing Samsung Pakistan and Muhammad Abbas Baloch Chairman Sindh TEVTA, exchanging the document of an agreement between Samsung and Sindh TEVETA to provide Samsung products to Sindh TEVTA exclusively for educational and training purposes</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Samsung has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Sindh TEVTA (Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority) to establish training labs in Karachi.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> This ‘hands-on’ lab training will enable students to gain the necessary experience and technical skill to seek employment opportunities.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> According to the MOU, Samsung Pakistan will provide electronic products to Sindh TEVTA exclusively for educational and training purposes. The students at Sindh TEVTA will be deemed competent to use these products by the TEVTA faculty.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Samsung Pakistan will also from time to time provide further assistance by teaching and training the faculty at TEVTA by conducting specialized workshops and seminars. Further to this, detailed technical training manuals shall also be provided to the staff to enrich the teaching experience.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Present at the signing ceremony were Mr. Saad ul Hasan Head of Corporate Marketing Samsung Pakistan and Muhammad Abbas Baloch Chairman Sindh TEVTA.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Mr. Saad-ul-Hassan, Head of Corporate Marketing said, “We are pleased to partner with the Sindh Tevta and believe thattechnical education & vocational trainings are pivotal to revive our country’s economy. Samsung will continue its work for uplifting the society, particularly investing in the education sector.”</div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: left;"> Chairman Sindh Tevta, Muhammad Abbas Baloch has shown his personal interest in this project and has requested to expand these projects to rural areas as well, he further said” Sindh TEVTA’s objectives are focused on establishing a productive workforce by developing standardized technical education and vocational training to be at par with globally competitive workforces.<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div>

Samsung, Sindh Tevta sign MOU to Develop Training Labs

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Ufone Employees to Celebrate a Joyous Eid

<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/AVvXsEgmrANgr9nSgSRUnu1sOZZfZI7L7QaaAXH453-OpCTOq1zkB8zwlR_HXWAv_oL0uS47JCKJB3Is2x29YrdD5UQMfEpsk2vogfUj4hVt2yQAu5Jr77NnnyX5xaw6dJ0QVnmGbL9mVvdtFw8/s1600/DSC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrANgr9nSgSRUnu1sOZZfZI7L7QaaAXH453-OpCTOq1zkB8zwlR_HXWAv_oL0uS47JCKJB3Is2x29YrdD5UQMfEpsk2vogfUj4hVt2yQAu5Jr77NnnyX5xaw6dJ0QVnmGbL9mVvdtFw8/s1600/DSC.jpg" /></a></div> Employees’ delight may not be at the top of many executives’ lists, especially these days, but Ufone, this Eid, decided to go an extra care for its employees by announcing an extra holiday (on Friday) to further sweeten their Eid.<br /> Ufone announced a holiday on Friday 18^th Oct 2013 for its employees to extend Eid Holidays to 4 days instead of just the three that have been announced<br /> According to an internal notification the Eid holidays at Ufone would begin tomorrow on October 15th, 2013 and continue until October 18, adding that business as usual at Ufone will resume on Monday October 21^st 2013<br /> Not only this, probably Ufone is the only telco that has paid 50 percent advance salary to its staff before Eid as well. We wish this will reduce the worries of the inflation hit employees to best enjoy their Eid ceremonials and Qurbani on Eid-ul-Adha.<br /> If sources are to be believed than this was made possible by the Ufone HR department, which took the lead to get these Eid presents approved for the employees.<br /> As they say, “Happy employees means happy customers”, and these are such steps that companies should take to make sure that employees are contented with their jobs and the professions.</div>

Ufone Employees to Celebrate a Joyous Eid

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PTCL Announces One-Year Internship Program 2013

<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/AVvXsEirjpK6sTOZLJ2f2d-9z9zx1iCPYKxyPpCHMBeCyoVGbPRnI_QginA9RKCfZfFRB0nVO_Cr3TBKFSmuFEJCqI7sTwhJNEeJqGzPZgRAD9W_Dq6ZKT-XbtVH6isqOVyLo10s3jBomMvuZRI/s1600/PTCL-Internship-Program.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjpK6sTOZLJ2f2d-9z9zx1iCPYKxyPpCHMBeCyoVGbPRnI_QginA9RKCfZfFRB0nVO_Cr3TBKFSmuFEJCqI7sTwhJNEeJqGzPZgRAD9W_Dq6ZKT-XbtVH6isqOVyLo10s3jBomMvuZRI/s1600/PTCL-Internship-Program.jpg" /></a></div> PTCL is opening its doors to fresh grads and DAE diploma holders. After successful graduation of 500 interns in various discipline in first batch – last year – PTCL has now announced one-year internships to energetic, ambitious and qualified youth for the second time.<br /> PTCL said that internship opportunities are available across the Pakistan.<br /> Open to energetic and ambitious fresh graduates of Business, Finance, HR and Engineering (Including Associate Engineers), PTCL One-Year Paid Internship Program features hands-on experience of thriving business operations & practices; attractive stipends; exposure to cutting-edge ICTs & platforms; development of professional skills & competencies; access to dynamic corporate environment & culture; and interaction/engagement with acclaimed industry leaders.<br /> Here are the requirements:<br /> <ul> <li>Qualification: <ul> <li>Information Technology (IT): MCS, BCS (Hons), BIT (Hons), BBA-IT</li> <li>Business Administration: MBA (HR/ Marketing), BBA (Hons)</li> <li>Finance & Accounting: MBA (Finance), M.Com, B.Com (Hons), ICMA, CA Inter or 16 years equivalent degree/ Qualification in<br /> (Accounts/ Finance/ Commerce) fields</li> <li>Engineers: BE/BS Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, Computers)</li> <li>Diploma Holders: DAE (Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, Computers) or B-Tech</li> </ul> </li> <li>Criteria <ul> <li>Minimum criteria would be CGPA 2.80/70% aggregate for Business, IT Graduates & Engineers</li> <li>Minimum 60% aggregate for Diploma holders or B-tech</li> <li>Age limit 18-25 years</li> <li>Study completion year should be 2012-13. Candidates completed their education before 2012 are not<br /> eligible to apply.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Location: <ul> <li>The internship opportunities are available all over Pakistan.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <b>Apply Online <a href="http://nts.org.pk/ptcl/" target="_blank">here</a></b><br /> <b>Last Date for Application Submission: </b>Wednesday, 23rd October 2013</div>

PTCL Announces One-Year Internship Program 2013

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Anyone With a Mobilink Number Can Audition for Pakistan Idol in 60 Seconds

<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/AVvXsEgfuEHCFg4jH7qt5f2ynn4z9iPqnJeHB7zEqakijlAuSDCfHWOg719KXrP5e8qqdDWUly-ybU56Isb9qBW25A3TYCSeCDPhfyGVePQVs-TUfCJDhMCyw5bdnd7CtUbRPc_Yd1dPRucMIkk/s1600/Mobilink_Mobile_Auditions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuEHCFg4jH7qt5f2ynn4z9iPqnJeHB7zEqakijlAuSDCfHWOg719KXrP5e8qqdDWUly-ybU56Isb9qBW25A3TYCSeCDPhfyGVePQVs-TUfCJDhMCyw5bdnd7CtUbRPc_Yd1dPRucMIkk/s1600/Mobilink_Mobile_Auditions.jpg" /></a></div> Mobilink has introduced mobile based auditions for ‘Pakistan Idol’, offering an opportunity for millions of Pakistanis to become part of Pakistan’s largest music reality show.<br /> Those who can’t go to the live auditions, for any reason, must not sit behind. Simply dial this number 2241 – from your Mobilink number – and get yourself auditioned.<br /> You will be able to record a 60 second audition, which will then be evaluated by a panel of judges, to select participants for a second round of auditions.<br /> Mobilink is the exclusive cellular partner for ‘Pakistan Idol’, which is currently conducting nationwide auditions for the first edition of the show in Pakistan.<br /> Ali Murtaza, Director Brands and Communication Media, Mobilink, was kind enough to explain us the role of Mobilink in ‘Pakistan Idol’.<br /> Ali also shared his thoughts on how these Mobile Auditions can be vital for the talented youth and can be game changer for those who live in far-flung, less connected areas.</div>

Anyone With a Mobilink Number Can Audition for Pakistan Idol in 60 Seconds

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Warid Sets Up Short Code for Consumers to Donate for Earthquake Victims

<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/AVvXsEi9fEs2jiE6R9Pxg75rH0d4mQjSIsareU9JWvbVTTGDoXagBWCVmYacmhnLJb_RzgsUzZy64QambIYw54bIYYiW24p1OkrJ3yr7D-zpdYduGPnnTIiY44DRNDWgCqMZGzDUxOlP4KQo4W8/s1600/Warid-Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fEs2jiE6R9Pxg75rH0d4mQjSIsareU9JWvbVTTGDoXagBWCVmYacmhnLJb_RzgsUzZy64QambIYw54bIYYiW24p1OkrJ3yr7D-zpdYduGPnnTIiY44DRNDWgCqMZGzDUxOlP4KQo4W8/s320/Warid-Logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Warid Telecom has partnered with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assist the organisation in its relief efforts, for the Balochistan earthquake victims.<br /> Hundreds of lives were lost and thousands were left homeless after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake levelled houses in Balochistan.<br /> To assist the NDMA in their relief efforts, Warid will create and maintain an SMS short code encouraging Warid subscribers to donate generously to the NDMA. All Warid subscribers will be able to donate Rs. 10+t by sending a blank SMS to 6362.<br /> The donated amount will be deposited in the National Disaster Management Fund after every 20 days in order to enable the NDMA to carry out their relief efforts in a timely manner.<br /> Commenting on the campaign Warid’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Younas Sheikh said, “It is essential that we make a collective effort to assist our fellow countrymen in this hour of need. That is exactly what we at Warid are trying to do through this campaign. We will send constant reminders to our subscribers as well as social media users in Pakistan throughout this campaign, to step forward and donate generously for the earthquake victims.”<br /> In addition to the SMS short code, Warid will also run an awareness drive through a social media campaign using Twitter and Facebook where they will share lists of donation centres and items that are required for donation.<br /> Social media users in Pakistan are encouraged to use the hashtag #WaridEQHelp to assist in creating awareness regarding this natural disaster.</div>

Warid Sets Up Short Code for Consumers to Donate for Earthquake Victims

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