Pakistan to Block Import of Mobile Phones Without IMEI

<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/-l0brg5GaGhs/UrEJMWlPLkI/AAAAAAAAEpw/4CoXnvkykXc/s1600/mobile-phone-Pakistan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l0brg5GaGhs/UrEJMWlPLkI/AAAAAAAAEpw/4CoXnvkykXc/s1600/mobile-phone-Pakistan.jpg" /></a></div> Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has reiterated its earlier viewpoint of not allowing import of cellphones/smartphones that ship without any IMEI or with fake IMEI number.<br /> According to a report published in <a href="http://www.dawn.com/news/1074452/pakistan-blocks-sale-of-mobile-phones-without-pta-approval" target="_blank">Dawn.com</a>, PTA has written a letter to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and has asked the board to not to clear consignments of cellular phones if the importer has not obtained clearance from PTA.<br /> Importers and manufacturers will now have to submit these specification details to the PTA to get approval under section 29 of the Pakistan Telecommunications (Re-Organisation) Act, 1996.<br /> Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has long been working to block the sale of phones that come without IMEI.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Mobile phone manufacturers, to keep the cost low, ship phones without IMEI. This IMEI, a 14 digit unique identifier of each and every phone, is obtained by mobile phone manufacturers from GSMA against a cost.<br /> It merits mentioning here that import of phones without IMEI is banned in various other regional markets.<br /> Phones without IMEI numbers are usually not traceable and potentially become a threat for National Security and law and order situation in the country.<br /> To further straighten the situation in the country, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority may block all such phones (without IMEI) that are operating in Pakistan.<br /> This development will hamper low-cost Chinese phones, that are notorious for having no IMEI numbers.</div>

Pakistan to Block Import of Mobile Phones Without IMEI

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has reiterated its earlier viewpoint of not allowing import of cellphones/smartphones that ship with...

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QMobile Announces its Second-Best Phone, the Noir V5

<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/-GFM6cYJMDAo/UrEEYsgrtBI/AAAAAAAAEpk/xprxdIPnHrM/s1600/QMobile-Noir-V5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GFM6cYJMDAo/UrEEYsgrtBI/AAAAAAAAEpk/xprxdIPnHrM/s1600/QMobile-Noir-V5.jpg" /></a></div> QMobile has just revealed a new smartphone in the Noir V5. The phone comes with 5.7 inch HD display, quad-core processor and a metallic design, which put it directly below the <a href="http://rexhacker.blogspot.com/2013/11/qmobile-announces-two-new-top-of-line.html" target="_blank">Quatro Z4</a> flagship in terms of specs and price.<br /> The phone is also quite thin at 7.9mm. The phone comes with dual-sim support with the capability of keeping both SIMs active at once.<br /> Under the hood, you’ll get a 1.5Ghz quad-core MT6589 processor, not too bad for a phone of this price range. The amount of RAM set is 1 GB, a full 1 GB less than the Z4, with 16 GB internal storage, expandable via a microSD card slot.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> A 13 megapixel camera sits on the back and does 720p HD video, along with a 5 megapixel camera on the front.<br /> Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, microUSB, Bluetooth, GPS and Radio. A 3200 mAh battery powers up the phone. The Noir V5 will be available in Black and White flavors.<br /> Here are the specs of the latest QMobile offering:<br /> <ul> <li>Android 4.2 Jelly Bean</li> <li>Metal design</li> <li>5.7 inch HD display with 1280 x 720p resolution</li> <li>7.9mm thin</li> <li>Weight: 189.5g</li> <li>Dual-sim Active</li> <li>1.5Ghz quad-core MT6589 processor with PowerVR SGX544MP GPU</li> <li>1 GB RAM with 16 GB expandable internal storage</li> <li>13 megapixel rear-camera with HD 720p video capture</li> <li>5 megapixel front-camera</li> <li>Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0, Radio, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS</li> <li>3200 mAh battery</li> <li>Available in Black and White</li> <li>Price: PKR 32,500</li> </ul> The phone is available for a price tag of 32,500 PKR. That is 2.5K less than the Z4 but still enough to put it in the same league as some aging flagships from the big names of the game.<br /> With respectable specs and a nice design though, we really believe that this phone will eventually be able to beat them easily. Just don’t hope for regular software updates.</div>

QMobile Announces its Second-Best Phone, the Noir V5

QMobile has just revealed a new smartphone in the Noir V5. The phone comes with 5.7 inch HD display, quad-core processor and a metallic ...

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Microsoft Holds Windows VIP Summit in 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/-jJ-UOxRk5qU/UrEEBY8HTnI/AAAAAAAAEpc/muYVq8hcfWs/s1600/Microsoft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJ-UOxRk5qU/UrEEBY8HTnI/AAAAAAAAEpc/muYVq8hcfWs/s1600/Microsoft.jpg" /></a></div> Senior leaders from Microsoft along with some of their very prominent customers of the local industry got together at the Windows VIP Summit that took place at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi yesterday.<br /> The day-long event laid strong emphasis on Microsoft’s new “Devices and Services” strategy. Which is not to say that either of the two are new to the company. Microsoft has been producing hardware for over three decades now, its devices such as Windows Phone are now about a decade old.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> “Given the breadth of our work, we believe we’re uniquely positioned to bring together the best in devices and services that result in amazing experiences for our customers – whether end users or enterprises, ” said Onur Gorur, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Middle East and Africa at Microsoft.<br /> Windows VIP Summit was a fruitful insight into some of Microsoft’s latest products such as the Windows 8.1, Office 365 and Windows Azure. Mr Amir Rao, Country Manager Microsoft Pakistan, also shed light on how Microsoft’s newest apps and devices enable flexible working routines and foster distance learning.<br /> Windows VIP Summit 2013 was a delicate balance of customer and company reviews. Prominent customers such as CEO’s and COO’s of local and multinational companies spoke about Microsoft’s contribution to modern workplace dynamics.<br /> “The Microsoft name has been synonymous with software for the past 30 years, it is with a similar kind of ambition that we have now announced our devices and services strategy. What we are proposing here is nothing new to Microsoft- the devices and services strategy announcement is simply another mark of commitment to being relevant to the future social and business needs of IT as part of our goal of providing value to people and businesses around the globe.” Amir Rao, Country Manager Microsoft Pakistan.</div>

Microsoft Holds Windows VIP Summit in Karachi

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With Steve Jobs, has Apple Disintegrated [Infographic]

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Apple may have spent two years without its popularizing co-founder Steve Jobs, but how successful has it been during all this time? The answer: much more than ever.</span><br /> A detailed infographic by Cool Infographics compares the situation of before and after and it is clear that Tim Cook has been handling affairs quite steadily.<br /> Firstly, it is quite clear thanks to some staggering numbers that Apple has a lot more money than before. In simple numbers, 77% more.<br /> Secondly, it is a lot more charitable than before. Cook is also more readily accepted by his staff, 97% of them compared to Jobs’ 95%.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Then it’s the stock price. From the time Jobs took over till his death, Apple’s share prices climbed by a colossal 9,638%. Under his successor’s tenure, it grew by a further 23% more than what it was before.<br /> It still lags when it comes to market share and earning first-time customers but still more people switch from an Android to iPhone than the people who do otherwise.<br /> A lot depends upon its future when it comes to the innovation factor.<br /> Under Jobs, Apple churned out a game-changer 3-6 years so if an iWatch makes an arrival in 2014, that streak might continue in the future.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WIBmbP4BGsA/UrEDl2vfnWI/AAAAAAAAEpU/oDhPBGpxfkU/s1600/Apple-Without-Steve-Jobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WIBmbP4BGsA/UrEDl2vfnWI/AAAAAAAAEpU/oDhPBGpxfkU/s1600/Apple-Without-Steve-Jobs.jpg" /></a></div> </div>

With Steve Jobs, has Apple Disintegrated [Infographic]

Apple may have spent two years without its popularizing co-founder Steve Jobs, but how successful has it been during all this time? The a...

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Samsung Announces the Galaxy Core Advance for Those on a Budget

<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/-eePWe_xXFWQ/UrEC1D9fx_I/AAAAAAAAEpM/0XraYrAHbZ0/s1600/Samsung-Galaxy-Core.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eePWe_xXFWQ/UrEC1D9fx_I/AAAAAAAAEpM/0XraYrAHbZ0/s1600/Samsung-Galaxy-Core.jpg" /></a></div> Samsung has announced the newest addition in its Galaxy line-up, the Galaxy Core Advance. The phone boasts a 4.7 inch display with WVGA resolution and is the first phone from the company in quite a time to not feature any capacitive button under the hood.<br /> The phone, as you would expect, follows the same design language as other Samsung’s smartphones. It’s about 9.7mm thick and 145g heavy.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Underneath, you’ll find a 1.2Ghz dual-core processor breathing, along with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB flash storage which is expandable too. Towards the back is a 5 megapixel camera.<br /> Quite remarkably for a phone of this range, it features a respectable connectivity set: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0 and GPS.<br /> The OS running on the phone is Android 4.2 Jelly Bean customized with Touchwiz UI. Here are the full specs of the Galaxy Core Advance:<br /> <ul> <li>Android 4.2 Jelly Bean customized with Touchwiz UI</li> <li>4.7″ display with WVGA resolution</li> <li>9.7mm thick</li> <li>Weight: 145g</li> <li>1.2Ghz dual-core processor</li> <li>1 GB RAM and 8 GB expandable storage</li> <li>Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi, microUSB 2.0 and GPS</li> <li>5 megapixel rear-camera</li> <li>VGA front-facing camera</li> <li>2000 mAh battery</li> <li>Available in Deep Blue and Pearl White</li> </ul> The phone will be available in early 2014 with an unknown price tag. We aren’t expecting it to come very cheap but if it’s priced for what its worth, then it should be selling quite well especially due to that large display.</div>

Samsung Announces the Galaxy Core Advance for Those on a Budget

Samsung has announced the newest addition in its Galaxy line-up, the Galaxy Core Advance. The phone boasts a 4.7 inch display with WVGA ...

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Telenor Gets Yahya Khan as its New Chief Financial Services Officer for Easypaisa

<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/-pfWUaZccZXQ/Uq-y7F6E0-I/AAAAAAAAEo8/gfQOQISIsas/s1600/Yahya-Khan-to-join-Telenor-Pakistan-as-Chief-Financial-Services-Officer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pfWUaZccZXQ/Uq-y7F6E0-I/AAAAAAAAEo8/gfQOQISIsas/s1600/Yahya-Khan-to-join-Telenor-Pakistan-as-Chief-Financial-Services-Officer.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="wp-caption-text" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;">Yahya Khan, the newly appointed Chief Financial Services Officer of Telenor Pakistan</span></div> Yahya Khan has been appointed as Chief Financial Services Officer in Telenor Pakistan, said a statement issued by the company.<br /> Yahya will be joining the company from 20 January 2014.<br /> Roar Bjaerum, the outgoing CSFO, will be moving to Bangkok, Thailand as Head of Financial Services Asia for Telenor Group.<br /> Yahya has over 18 years of Banking, supply chain management and financial consultancy experience in various industries that include companies like ICI, Engro, Unilever, PwC and AXA Life Insurance. He is currently working with J.P. Morgan in London, UK as Executive Director and has been with J.P. Morgan London since early 2007.<br /> Yahya is a qualified Chartered accountant from PwC London and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. In addition to this, Yahya also has a Master’s degree in Operations Management from Cranfield University, UK wherein he focused on B2B, B2C connectivity and supply chain management techniques.<br /> <div class="adsxpls" id="adsxpls1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div> Roar Bjaerum has been a driving force behind the success of Easypaisa brand. He moved to Pakistan as Head of Easypaisa in April 2010. Under his dynamic leadership Easypaisa has grown exponentially over the years and now holds a very strong number one position in mobile banking in Pakistan and the third largest mobile money deployment in the world.<br /> Easypaisa evolved under Roar’s guidance into more than just a money transfer service. It now boasts a unique saving and insurance product, another first of its kind in the world.<br /> He will be joining his new position from 1 February 2014 and will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.<br /> “It was a unique and a very rewarding experience to have led a team of very dedicated and talented people who made Easypaisa the third largest mobile money service in the world”, said Roar Bjaerum, “I am extremely proud to have been part of this team that has built a service in Pakistan that has empowered the people of Pakistan and also given Telenor a position as one of the leaders in mobile banking worldwide”.<br /> “We are grateful for Roar’s tremendous contributions to the company and to the Easypaisa brand; he passes on a legacy and a solid platform that will allow for future growth and prosperity. It was under his confident leadership that Easypaisa has evolved so much”, said Lars Christian Iuel, CEO Telenor Pakistan.<br /> “I am also looking forward to having Yahya in my top management team. With his varied national and international experience, his financial prowess and along with a very talented team of Easypaisa, I am very confident that we will be able to further consolidate and strengthen our number one position in the market and take Financial Services to newer heights.”</div>

Telenor Gets Yahya Khan as its New Chief Financial Services Officer for Easypaisa

Yahya Khan, the newly appointed Chief Financial Services Officer of Telenor Pakistan Yahya Khan has been appointed as Chief Financial S...

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