Mobile Companies to Get Free 3G Licenses for Three Months for Testing

<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/AVvXsEhFiliKCs72CXf_PwwiaOLMIuuU4vzFMY_mjMO4X0f1GAYwqmLR8T1EgGZBFSal61hG0FfEtGbsFZIBlnKCxPQ5yOLYlWU0zRZKi-TpVVYlwgfitmgRdmybDsBjX0oRWWb8SuUvclr5Acs/s1600/3G_Auction_in_Pakistan.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/AVvXsEhFiliKCs72CXf_PwwiaOLMIuuU4vzFMY_mjMO4X0f1GAYwqmLR8T1EgGZBFSal61hG0FfEtGbsFZIBlnKCxPQ5yOLYlWU0zRZKi-TpVVYlwgfitmgRdmybDsBjX0oRWWb8SuUvclr5Acs/s1600/3G_Auction_in_Pakistan.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In a new development that can be regarded as a confirmation that 3G is finally and surely coming to Pakistan, mobile phone operators will get a trial 3G license for test purposes – starting later this month – before the actual auction of the 3G licenses in the country, we have confirmed with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.<br /> This trial 3G license will be granted to all five mobile operators, who can hard-test their services to improve their preparedness before its complete adoption.<br /> Speaking with “<a href="http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-224271-Mobile-operators-to-be-permitted-3G-free-trial" target="_blank">The News</a>”, Dr. Ismail Shah, Chairman of PTA, confirmed that mobile phone operators will be provided with limited permission by the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) with an aim that telcos can identify their technical challenges before rolling out the new services to masses.<br /> After getting the trial 3G license, cellular operators will be able to offer 3G services to select employees and probably the customers too for test purposes. However, they won’t be able to commercialize the service.<br /> Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is aiming to auction three 3G licenses in March 2014.</div>

Mobile Companies to Get Free 3G Licenses for Three Months for Testing

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Punjab Gets E-Learn Platform to Make Textbooks Available Online for Free

<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/AVvXsEh6RPLyz24qzLh2arZa7dDO_OzZH7XWmOwsbVTw0Oei6mCPXUkXLr_UlX9p8KXdlUEoALHtk8HVcIqsb6CiFdiCQ6mOU2MIXadWPNU_g9W7MARybLSULduhyphenhyphenCyEuJESpCAgfVywBNw4u9g/s1600/eLearn_Punjab.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/AVvXsEh6RPLyz24qzLh2arZa7dDO_OzZH7XWmOwsbVTw0Oei6mCPXUkXLr_UlX9p8KXdlUEoALHtk8HVcIqsb6CiFdiCQ6mOU2MIXadWPNU_g9W7MARybLSULduhyphenhyphenCyEuJESpCAgfVywBNw4u9g/s1600/eLearn_Punjab.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Punjab Government has made its e-learn platform available online, which will enable students to access textbooks, videos, tutorials and other academic stuff online for free.<br /> Somewhat similar to Khan’s Academy, PITB’s e-learning platform will be specifically tailored for students enrolled with Punjab Education Boards.<br /> Platform will offer Text Books, Videos, Simulations,  Animations and other supporting assessments for the better understanding of students about their subjects and topics.<br /> Currently platform offers content for just a few subjects for 9th and 10th class. There are overall 1744 videos, 369 simulations and 1700 pages of content available for Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths.<br /> Of course there is a lot more content to come in coming days. Moreover, anyone can contribute towards the digital content that will be made available to other students after necessary evaluations.<br /> Dr. Umar Said, Chairman PITB, in a statement said that for the first time in Pakistan, textbooks are made freely available online, augmented with a lot of supplementary material. “We have made this platform to also crowdsource content from our users, which will make textbooks richer and enhance the overall learning experience”, Dr. Said concluded.<br /> E-Learn Platform, down the line, may get this same content pre-loaded into laptops or tablets, or made available in the form of CDs. The introduction of online self-assessment features as well as centralized course/content management tools for public schools is also planned.<br /> You can Access ELearn.Punjab here: <a href="http://elearn.punjab.gov.pk/" target="_blank">http://elearn.punjab.gov.pk/</a></div>

Punjab Gets E-Learn Platform to Make Textbooks Available Online for Free

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Warid Brings 50% Discount on Blackberry Smartphones

<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/AVvXsEh5OXfDNTnQjkiQ3cgS6Lk-gqmzEEtIivMlo0m1WuCU3tPNGrm9flbL5PFo87aBOgYibw57IgWt8qgHhuOa2IC5UR2Knb8xV6g0aX6_9slZ0Tj84kyZwkMxsZwNw9DtwWVF21sKcYsIyMk/s1600/warid-blackberry-header.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/AVvXsEh5OXfDNTnQjkiQ3cgS6Lk-gqmzEEtIivMlo0m1WuCU3tPNGrm9flbL5PFo87aBOgYibw57IgWt8qgHhuOa2IC5UR2Knb8xV6g0aX6_9slZ0Tj84kyZwkMxsZwNw9DtwWVF21sKcYsIyMk/s1600/warid-blackberry-header.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Warid brings you a super discount offer on your favourite Blackberry Smartphones.<br /> Now Warid Postpaid customers can get 50% off on Blackberry Q10 and Blackberry Z-10. Not only this, you can also select your own package and payment duration along with a convenient package plan for the payment of your desired handset.<br /> By paying advance Line Rent for BB Service, you can avail 50% discount for both the handsets.<br /> Check below table to see the amount of discount you can avail with various packages and options:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMENBEUt789WDZ_ODlSjAiShhCNoL9ZGYJFTxXgMNAQdUxAFvAuVDBgP0IMl7vpD1Hb_lb0uydHRypXzSx8KKjnhnm_10mKV8DMn2ixtxMfHuV4mBZEJ68LDp231xFoKftFjrt4JL1l8/s1600/Warid_Discount.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/AVvXsEgbMENBEUt789WDZ_ODlSjAiShhCNoL9ZGYJFTxXgMNAQdUxAFvAuVDBgP0IMl7vpD1Hb_lb0uydHRypXzSx8KKjnhnm_10mKV8DMn2ixtxMfHuV4mBZEJ68LDp231xFoKftFjrt4JL1l8/s1600/Warid_Discount.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This deal is exclusively for Warid Business Centers in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad & Rawalpindi. This offer is for both new & existing customers.</div>

Warid Brings 50% Discount on Blackberry Smartphones

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Samsung's Smart Home will Let You Control Your Home Appliances via Your Phone

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Acer Announces the World's First Android Tablet With 4:3 Aspect Ratio for $149

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PTCL Holds Workshop to Nurture the Youth

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PTCL Holds Workshop to Nurture the Youth

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