Google Starts Showing Pakistani Currency for Apps on Play Store

<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/AVvXsEjTRNVoW10MY6zaFE2UOxQB3M8jvcNv7NEk8m7tcr9TejN87wc9vDQVqqNd0C0u3GCU97lPYh4uUys1lGCujltHR6Nh8gZhYoRsSu5Qw2dm-IGSe82riMF-SzlZ-QUorwXr11Dr-L7_Okg/s1600/Play-Store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRNVoW10MY6zaFE2UOxQB3M8jvcNv7NEk8m7tcr9TejN87wc9vDQVqqNd0C0u3GCU97lPYh4uUys1lGCujltHR6Nh8gZhYoRsSu5Qw2dm-IGSe82riMF-SzlZ-QUorwXr11Dr-L7_Okg/s1600/Play-Store.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Google has included Pakistan in the list of supported countries for showing local currency for Google Play products.<br /> After this, Google’s Play Store is now showing prices for apps  for users in Pakistan in Pakistani rupees, which will mean that Pakistani users can now make regular app purchases and in-app purchases in local currency.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Move will not only benefit users but will also let the local developers to set the prices for their apps in local currency.<br /> Google – according to its <a href="https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/table/3541286" target="_blank">support page</a> – will deduct app prices in local currency for any purchases made in Pakistan regardless of developers’ default Price and Currency.<br /> With local pricing, users will be able to save currency conversation charges. Minimum price for any app on Play Store is set at Rs. 105 and can go up to Rs. 21,000.<br /> Android Users in Pakistan have confirmed RexHacker that they are already seeing prices for apps on Play Store in Pakistan rupees.</div>

Google Starts Showing Pakistani Currency for Apps on Play Store

Google has included Pakistan in the list of supported countries for showing local currency for Google Play products. After this, Google...

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Zong Sponsors National T20 Cup 2014

<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/AVvXsEiIMiZeHm62PSU_XnieLY81UHOa6KjWnqbxZc1xLHsXbglXtZeo8BfjMyhuDKoejxdHqu7O7ktPqEaVhfgS-ThGQTrCLpRMZ_Q8XJHDaVbDlppalI9XxynalvZo6T-KjMEPyd0ToB3LFrE/s1600/Zong_T20_Sponsorship.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMiZeHm62PSU_XnieLY81UHOa6KjWnqbxZc1xLHsXbglXtZeo8BfjMyhuDKoejxdHqu7O7ktPqEaVhfgS-ThGQTrCLpRMZ_Q8XJHDaVbDlppalI9XxynalvZo6T-KjMEPyd0ToB3LFrE/s1600/Zong_T20_Sponsorship.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Mr. Intekhab Alam (L), Director Domestic Cricket, PCB and Mr. Sikandar Naqi (R), advisor to CEO, Zong, addressing the press conference to announce Zong’s sponsorship of National T20 Cup 2014</span></div> China Mobile Pakistan-Zong has announced its sponsorship of the National T20 Cup 2014 (Regional Cup). The tournament will be starting from 6th February, 2014 and includes a total of seventeen teams from all regions of Pakistan.<br /> Apart from being the major sponsor of the tournament, Zong has also committed itself to sponsoring five major teams, which are representing four provinces; Lahore Eagles, Karachi Zebras, Peshawar Panthers, Quetta Bears, and a federal team; Islamabad Leopards.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> “Zong is immensely pleased and excited about sponsoring one of the most exhilarating domestic cricket tournaments of this season”, said Mr. Sikander Naqi, advisor to chief, Zong.<br /> “We have proudly become a regular patron of cricket and hope to see great sportsman spirit in this upcoming tournament. We wish all the teams involved in the Regional Cup 2014the best and look forward to entertainment of the highest level. By sponsoring this domestic tournament, Zong continues being at the center of people’s heart across the nation and its legacy of promoting sports in Pakistan”.<br /> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: left;"> Zong has previously taken many initiatives to support sports activities in Pakistan, the most notable one being their collaboration with Manchester United Football club. The company has been involved in supporting various international cricket series, polo and golf tournaments like Pakistan vs. South Africa series, Shandur Polo Festival and Chief of Naval Staff Amateur Golf Championship.</div> </div>

Zong Sponsors National T20 Cup 2014

Mr. Intekhab Alam (L), Director Domestic Cricket, PCB and Mr. Sikandar Naqi (R), advisor to CEO, Zong, addressing the press conference...

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Facebook Domain Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

<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/AVvXsEisHUgbws5J8G9zWomZMKMGKzzgkbTQsHQeAHNCCs4Pf9Nxq7pR5B87UlKe3WHIXmeOSkwr0cgN6CsxbrKaQExpilrYVOrQi67gS6NZmCQGrA5mflIZ5l0nSA9b5PjaALfjQhofwAguPoM/s1600/Facebook+Domain+was+almost+hacked+by+Syrian+Electronic+Army.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHUgbws5J8G9zWomZMKMGKzzgkbTQsHQeAHNCCs4Pf9Nxq7pR5B87UlKe3WHIXmeOSkwr0cgN6CsxbrKaQExpilrYVOrQi67gS6NZmCQGrA5mflIZ5l0nSA9b5PjaALfjQhofwAguPoM/s1600/Facebook+Domain+was+almost+hacked+by+Syrian+Electronic+Army.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> On the 10th Anniversary of Social networking website Facebook, the hacker group '<b>Syrian Electronic Army</b>' claimed that they managed to hack into the administrator account of the Facebook's Domain Registrar - <i>MarkMonitor.</i><br /> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The hacking group changed the Facebook Domain's contact information to a Syrian email address on the company’s WHOIS domain information page, as shown.<br /> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "<b><i>Happy Birthday Mark! http://Facebook.com owned by #SEA</i></b>" the group <a href="https://twitter.com/Official_SEA16/statuses/431208035050991616" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tweeted</a>.</div> <div style="clear: both; margin: 10px 0;"> </div> <div id="aim21168249358289059008"> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hackers also claimed that it had updated the nameserver information to hijack domain, but the process had to be abandoned because it was "<i>taking too much time...</i>" whereas, Facebook spokesperson did confirm that the website's domain record email contact information had been changed.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjf0fExg0Cz7VmUWIiDJs9B7_YNXQtwJg6PBCTda-bV7S6cq6_IuIoFHgOFQ0WIBsEppnq1hbC8ZccJLQAPJJVdYkxi7kMc236qXkkAvLBd2Y_5BLBat9NuNS-A-BEvY2l08kYDPf_vYM/s1600/MarkMonitor+Administration+Panel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjf0fExg0Cz7VmUWIiDJs9B7_YNXQtwJg6PBCTda-bV7S6cq6_IuIoFHgOFQ0WIBsEppnq1hbC8ZccJLQAPJJVdYkxi7kMc236qXkkAvLBd2Y_5BLBat9NuNS-A-BEvY2l08kYDPf_vYM/s1600/MarkMonitor+Administration+Panel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <span class="main-article-info"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Why SEA Targeted Facebook? </b>Syrian activists and Hackers claimed that Facebook has been deleting pages created by dissidents and removing content as it was violating the social network’s standards, according to Facebook, and that important information about the conflict is being lost as a result. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Journalists and activists involved in the Syrian revolution said that the deletion of Syrian opposition pages by Facebook removes important data and context about the revolution there, including some crucial information about chemical weapon attacks last year.<br /> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If SEA had succeeded in updating the nameserver record for Facebook, then the millions of users could have been directed to any other defaced or malicious website.<br /> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> At the time of writing, the registrant contact details were restored and Facebook confirmed that no traffic to the website was hijacked, and that no users of the social network were affected.</div> </span></div> </div>

Facebook Domain Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

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VP Sales and Deputy CTO of Mobilink Resign

<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/AVvXsEiQoUYfwfKvtmbanVf1yfqBqYpc6zvV24d6Zlvs4o9fZ3Cw3OZKU6SmqUkL4uBGWlI43nfblSQQrf-lxsiWQSeXNPuVpfGgWbNr48E70sxPB38p6xpyTJskyYGmqEHVT_GM05nZTq5AYqA/s1600/Mobilink-Logo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoUYfwfKvtmbanVf1yfqBqYpc6zvV24d6Zlvs4o9fZ3Cw3OZKU6SmqUkL4uBGWlI43nfblSQQrf-lxsiWQSeXNPuVpfGgWbNr48E70sxPB38p6xpyTJskyYGmqEHVT_GM05nZTq5AYqA/s1600/Mobilink-Logo1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Recently <a href="http://rexhacker.blogspot.com/2014/01/mobilink-rotates-its-top-management.html" target="_blank">appointed</a> Vice President Sales, Mr. Irfan Akram and Mr. Irfan Farooq, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, have resigned from their positions at Mobilink, we have confirmed with sources.<br /> Moied Javeed will replace Irfan Akram as head of sales while the slot for Deputy CTO is likely to get abolished.<br /> Irfan Akram, who was previously heading Customer care, was <a href="http://rexhacker.blogspot.com/2014/01/mobilink-rotates-its-top-management.html" target="_blank">made the VP of Sales just a week ago</a>. He had previously headed sales, but that was before 2009 when market dynamics and competition situation was altogether different.<br /> It appears that along with long-running differences with the management, Mr. Akram decided to not to take on the new challenge and rather retired from his position.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Irfan Akram was working with Mobilink since 2003 while outgoing Deputy CTO, Irfan Farooq had been with Mobilink for last eighteen years in various capacities.<br /> Moied Javeed, the new sales chief, has been with Mobilink for last eight years. His recent most appointment as head of Data services at Mobilink earned the company at least five fold more customers and the revenues.<br /> Before Mobilink, Moied had worked for Telenor and World Call.<br /> Mobilink has been reshuffling its top management for a while now. Apparently the idea is to cope with the changing market situation and to take on upcoming challenges in the telecom industry of Pakistan.<br /> Appointment of a young individual as VP of Sales is a hint that Mobilink has decided to test the fresh and promising blood.</div>

VP Sales and Deputy CTO of Mobilink Resign

Recently appointed Vice President Sales, Mr. Irfan Akram and Mr. Irfan Farooq, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, have resigned from the...

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Voice Mobile Announces Xtreme V90, a Quad Core Dual SIM Android Phone

<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/AVvXsEj3kQ-V-gqUJgNV58XIqagQUUSSlRVjlPILL7sY9k1z3v-YQuw1GT3ODa1kdZUz9L73FKmsO6QvOvtMY79mBrjJ2xgmhx2E2OePET1IchKNvISGUqHbaJmBCAvnDGPht7u_RVTZGtJ-Fuk/s1600/Voice_V90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kQ-V-gqUJgNV58XIqagQUUSSlRVjlPILL7sY9k1z3v-YQuw1GT3ODa1kdZUz9L73FKmsO6QvOvtMY79mBrjJ2xgmhx2E2OePET1IchKNvISGUqHbaJmBCAvnDGPht7u_RVTZGtJ-Fuk/s1600/Voice_V90.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Voice Mobile is announcing a new flagship in its refreshed Android line-up of phones, the Xtreme V90.<br /> The phone comes with a 4.7″ display, a quad-core “Turbo” processor and a 13 megapixel camera, for Rs. 29,000.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> The IPS display comes with Full HD resolution. Voice V90 also supports Dual-sim, which is a plus, and is 9.5 mm thick.<br /> Under the hood, you get a 1.5Ghz quad-core processor, with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. Towards the back is a 13 megapixel camera with HD video, coupled with a 2 megapixel camera at the front. Connectivity package includes Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM Radio and audio jack.<br /> The OS running is Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and Voice has also built-in gestures to attend calls, flip to mute and more. The phone will be available in either Black or White flavours.<br /> <ul> <li>Android 4.2 Jelly Bean</li> <li>4.7″ IPS display with Full HD resolution</li> <li>Dual-sim compatible</li> <li>9.5mm thick</li> <li>1.5Ghz quad-core “Turbo” processor</li> <li>2 GB RAM and 16 GB expandable storage</li> <li>13 megapixel rear-camera with HD video recording</li> <li>2 megapixel front-camera</li> <li>Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM Radio, audio jack</li> <li>Available in Black or White</li> <li>Built-in gestures</li> </ul> As told earlier, the phone is available for 29K PKR.</div>

Voice Mobile Announces Xtreme V90, a Quad Core Dual SIM Android Phone

Voice Mobile is announcing a new flagship in its refreshed Android line-up of phones, the Xtreme V90. The phone comes with a 4.7″ displ...

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Ufone and Buksh Foundation Collaborate to Lighten Homes with Solar Energy

<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/AVvXsEgIWqt9s25rpoAw-kXVHTBEz7H-0C_I8A-zp8gqv2HxfGS0m1LRRe3WTk-fGxk55VIzdpUdihZ0m3mzG50fRknX14K66f1eq6g8OaNSYGo6PJUoIHG4LmpVMFkPXG0sVghHUzA8xke45NY/s1600/Ufone-Buksh-Foundation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWqt9s25rpoAw-kXVHTBEz7H-0C_I8A-zp8gqv2HxfGS0m1LRRe3WTk-fGxk55VIzdpUdihZ0m3mzG50fRknX14K66f1eq6g8OaNSYGo6PJUoIHG4LmpVMFkPXG0sVghHUzA8xke45NY/s1600/Ufone-Buksh-Foundation.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="wp-caption-text"> <span style="color: blue;">Asher Yaqub Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, Ufone and Fiza Farhan, Chief Executive Officer, Buksh Foundation at the signing ceremony for “Lighting a Million Lives”</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Ufone has collaborated with Buksh Foundation, a microfinance organization, to bring convenience through electricity by becoming a part of the latter’s ‘Lighting a Million Lives’ campaign.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> The pilot project has been initiated in two villages in Chiniot and through this campaign Ufone intends to facilitate the access and use of solar lighting devices among Pakistan’s rural communities as part of its CSR program.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> A Solar Charging Station with five solar panels and five junction boxes has been set up in two villages, Thata Deva and Kalas. Lanterns have been distributed within households and these may be recharged through these solar panels.</div> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> This initiative will remove the need for kerosene oil lamps and therefore, reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere in the long run. It also aims to empower women as these stations will be run by selected women from the two villages, where they will be in charge of renting out and selling equipment at the charging stations.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Considering that about 43% (80 million people) of the total population of Pakistan lives without access to electricity, this will really illuminate the lives and homes of many village residents.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Mr. Asher Yaqub Khan, Chief Commercial Officer Ufone said, “Pakistan is facing a serious power problem. “A large section of the population in Pakistan’s rural areas is deprived of energy supply. Our partners at the Buksh Foundation are providing the technical support to boost energy security in rural areas like Chiniot where we have connected several houses through Solar Based Domestic Lighting Systems.”</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> “Ufone has always been a socially responsible company, we believe it is a great initiative for usto be able to work together and cooperate with Buksh foundation in the spirit of benefiting our country.” He further added.</div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: left;"> Fiza Farhan, Chief Executive Officer, Buksh Foundation said “Buksh Foundation is extremely proud of this new partnership with Ufone which promises immense impact in the targeted communities as we provide them with Solar charging stations, while furthering women empowerment and economic activity in the areas. With the support of Ufone we will be able to provide clean energy to those households that were earlier living in the dark; enabling them to get access to better education, health, economic activities, mobilization- simply a better life. This is the way forward towards the paradigm shift in CSR for larger corporates towards real time developmental impact – which is certain to lead to real change in Pakistan.”<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></div> </div> </div>

Ufone and Buksh Foundation Collaborate to Lighten Homes with Solar Energy

Asher Yaqub Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, Ufone and Fiza Farhan, Chief Executive Officer, Buksh Foundation at the signing ceremony ...

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