Mobilink Rolls Out Biometric Verification System for sale of SIMs in Pakistan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j612j-XRj0Q/Upn-XeZi13I/AAAAAAAAEdk/aFQLhEKjH1o/s1600/Mobilink-Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j612j-XRj0Q/Upn-XeZi13I/AAAAAAAAEdk/aFQLhEKjH1o/s1600/Mobilink-Logo.jpg" /></a></div> Mobilink announced today that it has deployed biometrics verification system at its 5 Customer Care Centers and 32 franchises in Karachi to meet regulator’s deadline of November 30th, 2013.<br /> Company said that its 789 verification system will continue in parallel with the biometric verification to ensure maximum security.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Mobilink, in a briefing, said that it has completed a test run of the biometric system on all 37 point-of-sales machines at its Franchisees and Customer Care Divisions to ensure uninterrupted verification process and the security system.<br /> Mobilink has also completed the training of more than 150 personnel of the Franchisees, Sales and Customer Care staff and Customer Care Representatives to best serve its customers.<br /> Farrukh Umair, Head of Sales Mobilink expressed his satisfaction on the successful completion of the first phase of the project saying, ‘Mobilink has always been the first to comply with all the directives from the regulator. We have yet again taken a lead in implementing the largest biometric SIM verification system and hope that it goes a long way in ensuring the safety and security of the people of Pakistan.’<br /> Earlier, PTA has directed all operators to implement the biometric verification system for sale of SIMs latest by November 30, 2013.</div>

Mobilink Rolls Out Biometric Verification System for sale of SIMs in Pakistan

Mobilink announced today that it has deployed biometrics verification system at its 5 Customer Care Centers and 32 franchises in Karachi...

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Former DG of PTA Sentenced with Seven Years Imprisonment and Rs. 70 Million in Fine

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XoBTtb2s_1Y/UpiwKSrD2DI/AAAAAAAAEdU/Gzw5WKsvOCg/s1600/Pakistan-Telecommunication-Authority.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XoBTtb2s_1Y/UpiwKSrD2DI/AAAAAAAAEdU/Gzw5WKsvOCg/s1600/Pakistan-Telecommunication-Authority.jpg" /></a></div> Accountability Court (AC), Islamabad, Judge Muhammad Bashir yesterday awarded seven years imprisonment to former Director General (DG) Finance Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Imran Ahmad Zubairi for embezzlement of Rs. 80.175 million.<br /> The case was first referenced by NAB back in 2010, which is now concluded with imprisonment sentence.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Court also imposed a fine of Rs. 70 million on Mr. Zubairi.<br /> As per sources in PTA, Mr. Zubairi transferred payments collected from telecom operators – under the head of license fee and other regulatory payments — to his own accounts under various names, causing millions of rupees loss to the national exchequer.<br /> A departmental inquiry committee, comprising the then member finance and others, had declared Zubairi guilty. Later the PTA formally requested NAB to initiate corruption reference against him, and NAB approved corruption reference and submitted in the court.<br /> Earlier the court had issued arrest warrants of Zubairi but he then escaped to the US. Zubairi was arrested in March 2011 by the NAB with the help of Interpol and his name was then put on the Exit Control List.</div>

Former DG of PTA Sentenced with Seven Years Imprisonment and Rs. 70 Million in Fine

Accountability Court (AC), Islamabad, Judge Muhammad Bashir yesterday awarded seven years imprisonment to former Director General (DG) ...

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LG Clarifies on Issue of User Data Collection through Smart TVs

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E8ZvA8fYc8w/UpivuC-2L-I/AAAAAAAAEdM/NzfYIW8dbls/s1600/lg+smart+tv+spy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E8ZvA8fYc8w/UpivuC-2L-I/AAAAAAAAEdM/NzfYIW8dbls/s1600/lg+smart+tv+spy.jpg" /></a></div> A recent report had unveiled how LG Smart TVs log customers’ personal data including the channel they watch and USB data that they connect to LG Smart TVs.<br /> Today, LG sent us a clarification on the issue and said company is immediately rolling out a firmware upgrade that will fix the problem.<br /> Below is the complete statement:<br /> <blockquote> At LG, we are always aiming to improve our Smart TV experience.<br /> Recently, it has been brought to our attention that there is an issue related to viewing information allegedly being gathered without consent.<br /> Our customers’ privacy is very important part of the Smart TV experience so we began an immediate investigation into these claims.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Here’s what we found:<br /> LG does not, or has ever, engaged in targeted advertisement using information collected from LG Smart TV owners.<br /> Information such as channel, TV platform, broadcast source, etc. that is collected by certain LG Smart TVs is not personal but viewing information. This information is collected to offer recommendations to viewers based on what other LG Smart TV owners are watching.<br /> We have verified that even when this function is turned off by the viewers, it continues to transmit viewing information although the data is not retained by the server.<br /> <strong>A firmware update is being prepared for immediate rollout that will correct this problem on all affected LG Smart TVs so when this feature is disabled, no data will be transmitted.</strong><br /> It has also been reported that the names of media files stored on external drives such as USB flash devices are being collected by LG Smart TVs. While the file names are not stored, the transmission of such file names was part of a new feature being readied to search for data from the internet (metadata) related to the program being watched in order to deliver a better viewing experience.<br /> This feature, however, was never fully implemented and no personal data was ever collected or retained. This feature will also be removed from affected LG Smart TVs with the firmware update.<br /> LG regrets any concerns these reports may have caused and will continue to strive to meet the expectations of all our customers and the public. We hope this update clears up any confusion.</blockquote> </div>

LG Clarifies on Issue of User Data Collection through Smart TVs

A recent report had unveiled how LG Smart TVs log customers’ personal data including the channel they watch and USB data that they conne...

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PTCL to Offer ICT Services in DHA Karachi

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eyi1jlcTlIs/UpiuuSNZPsI/AAAAAAAAEdE/ljtKTBlIdyE/s1600/ptcl_dha_khi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eyi1jlcTlIs/UpiuuSNZPsI/AAAAAAAAEdE/ljtKTBlIdyE/s1600/ptcl_dha_khi.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Abdul Rehman Durwaish, PTCL EVP Corporate Services South and Brig. Muhammad Rafiq Qaimkhani Project Director DHA City Karachi signing MoU for ICT infrastructure development in the presence of Walid Irshaid, President and CEO PTCL (Centre)</span></div> Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) yesterday inked an agreement for Integrated Communication Technology (ICT) services and infrastructure development with DHA City Karachi (DCK).<br /> The partnership is aimed towards developing DHA City Karachi as the first Smart City of Pakistan.<br /> Walid Irshaid, President and CEO PTCL while speaking at the occasion said that “We are pleased to extend cooperation and partnership with Defence Housing Authority. This strategic partnership is geared towards meeting the higher bandwidth and telecommunications needs of the first smart city in Pakistan”.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> “PTCL will develop integrated physical and digital infrastructures for the residents of DHA City Karachi that provides optimal ICT services in a reliable and sustainable manner and improves the overall quality of life.” added Walid Irshaid.<br /> Administrator DHA Brig Muhammad Abdullah congratulated PTCL for becoming the partner of DHA in making the first Smart City project of the country. He said that the event was yet another landmark towards developing DHA City Karachi as a planned, sustainable and futuristic city of international stature. He reiterated that DHA would contribute in every way to ensure that the vision of Smart City was transformed into a reality.<br /> Brig Abdullah said that with development of DHA City Karachi we would enter a new era of modernity where residents would enjoy their lives with international living standards. He said that the new ICT networks and technologies present a huge opportunity in terms of making DCK more sustainable through providing real-time information to the residents, stakeholders and service operators.<br /> Earlier Director DCK said that ICT infrastructure will also be used for management of urban requirements of Smart City like surveillance, disaster management and e-governance. He said that the physically built infrastructure was seemed as the skeleton, the communications’ infrastructure as the nerves & veins and virtual overlay as muscles and organs which would make the city to breathe and move in a vivid manner.<br /> A large number of PTCL and DHA officials also attended the ceremony.</div>

PTCL to Offer ICT Services in DHA Karachi

Abdul Rehman Durwaish, PTCL EVP Corporate Services South and Brig. Muhammad Rafiq Qaimkhani Project Director DHA City Karachi signing ...

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Ufone Organizes a Blood Donation Drive in Lahore

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bDAI7leCn5c/Upitp4J6zOI/AAAAAAAAEc4/CZEro2OGHjo/s1600/Blodd-Donation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bDAI7leCn5c/Upitp4J6zOI/AAAAAAAAEc4/CZEro2OGHjo/s1600/Blodd-Donation.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">A member of Ufone Volunteer Group donating blood during Blood Donation Drive in Lahore</span></div> Ufone organized a blood donation campaign in its Lahore office with the Ufone Volunteers Group and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS).<br /> Ufone Volunteers Group is a socially responsible employees’ group that voluntarily participates in activities that help the community, said a statement issued by the company.<br /> This blood donation drive took place on Friday, November 21, 2013. All employees enthusiastically contributed for such a noble cause. The donors included everyone from trainees to team leaders, even the security and transport staff.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Post-blood donation care was also provided to ensure the proper well-being of the employees. There were doctors present in-house as well to answer all medical related queries, if any.<br /> Amir Pasha, Head of PR & CSR at Ufone, said “Corporate volunteerism is an integral part of our CSR strategy. Our culture at work greatly emphasizes on helping out others in any possible way. The enthusiasm and interest of our employees in acting socially responsible encourages us to conduct such activities often.”<br /> Dr. Safia, Director Health Services, PRCS was delighted to see the response and said “We are thankful to all the volunteers who donated blood and became part of this valuable initiative. This will go a long way in helping people suffering from thalassemia and patients with crucial surgeries that are postponed due to inadequate supply of blood.”<br /> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: left;"> Pakistan Red Crescent Society is a non-profit organization,which is also the world’s largest humanitarian network, with a presence and activities in almost every country.</div> </div>

Ufone Organizes a Blood Donation Drive in Lahore

A member of Ufone Volunteer Group donating blood during Blood Donation Drive in Lahore Ufone organized a blood donation campaign in its...

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Union Councils Across Pakistan To get Connected Through Fiber Optic

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JKYBtKzJADc/UpitD3QMzKI/AAAAAAAAEcw/Q3cyu0P6BJo/s1600/Anusha-Rehman-During-Surprise-Visit-to-USF-site.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JKYBtKzJADc/UpitD3QMzKI/AAAAAAAAEcw/Q3cyu0P6BJo/s400/Anusha-Rehman-During-Surprise-Visit-to-USF-site.jpg" width="280" /></a></div> Minister of State for IT; Ms. Anusha Rahman Khan paid a surprise visit to the Fiber Optic Route of Chirah-Lehtrar-Kotli Sattian yesterday.<br /> Universal service Fund Company (USFCo)-Ministry of Information Technology had initiated Fiber Optic project that aims to spread the telecom facilities throughout the country with the basic objective of ICT’s to create equal opportunities and openness for all, irrespective of their location.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> “The Ministry of IT Telecom and USFCo stands committed to the envisioned goal of spreading innovative yet affordable ICT and telecom solutions to the masses across the country and this project has particularly played an important role in facilitation of ICT services and has generated socio-economic benefits for the locals of this area.” said the State Minister for IT; Ms.Anusha Rahman Khan.<br /> She further stated, “An Optic Fiber Cable of about 40 Kms has been laid and has proved to be an asset for a population of about 101,000 people and further initiatives will be taken in future by the Ministry of IT to spread Optic Fiber across all the Union Council’s of Pakistan to connect the entire nation”.<br /> So far more than 4,250 Kms of optic fiber cable has been laid to connect the un-served tehsil’s and towns. With these achievements, USFCo and Ministry of IT has created a success story for the public-private partnership entities nationally and internationally.<br /> Ms. Khan during her visit to the site was accompanied by the secretary MOITT and the Senior Management of USFCo.</div>

Union Councils Across Pakistan To get Connected Through Fiber Optic

Minister of State for IT; Ms. Anusha Rahman Khan paid a surprise visit to the Fiber Optic Route of Chirah-Lehtrar-Kotli Sattian yesterd...

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