It’s the 8th year; the P@SHA ICT Awards have become recognized as the flagship ICT industry event in Pakistan. The technology industry’s star-studded Oscar Night took place on the 6thOctober 2011 showcasing the best Software and Service applications in 25 different categories. The Awards are aimed at discovering and highlighting the brilliant...
4TH Pakistan Telecommunication Conference (TeleCON 2011) concluded today at the Islamabad Club. Organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), the conference recommended that it was time for Pakistan to deploy eco-sustainable technologies to enhance communication and...
“Sab Keh Do” day to promote the importance of communication will be celebrated for the third consecutive year on April 17, 2011. This year’s theme is to motivate those who have worked hard against all odds and difficulties, by expressing encouraging thoughts for them. “Sub Keh Do” day is dedicated to create awareness about ......
4th Pakistan Telecommunication Congress (TeleCON 2011) which was supposed to start from April 16 will now start from April 12 in Islamabad. Organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), the conference will be attended by expert opinion formers from the two sectors Muhammad...
Samsung Electronics Company Limited is bringing a range of exciting sports activities at the Punjab Stadium-Lahore, from the 7th to 9th of April, 2011. This extravaganza of sports and athletics is titled as the “71st Samsung Punjab Olympics”. Out of the 26 competitive events planned during the 71st Samsung Punjab Olympics, 19 events will feature...
Google Summer of Code Program (GSoC) once again attracts students from all over the world as the summers approach. Students from Paksitani have already participated and made their mark in GSoC leading their country. Once again here is the time to join the Google Summer of Code Program for the year 2011. What Actually Google Summer ......
The News today published that a list of 13 telecom and mobile companies defaulting by Rs40 billion has been presented to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The PAC while expressing concern over the accumulation of huge defaulting amount asked the government to take urgent steps for recovery of the said amount from the defaulting companies. The...
For those who don't know, BlogAwards a self-explanatory word was introduced in the Pakistani blogsphere back in the past. Blogawards.pk which organized awards for blogs in different categories. Now that the time was for another blog awards, website seems to be removed from the server instead of going down. Hamza Tariq first reported us about the...
One Hour for the Earth - The Earth Hour! Show your support for Earth Hour 2011. The hour to make a difference is coming. Join millions in spreading the word around you and come forward to celebrate EARTH HOUR 2011. When and What To Do? Switch off/dimm your Home/Office lights at 8:30 – 9:30pm (Pakistan Standard Time) on 26th March...
Online Distribution a dominant player in the IT distribution business in Pakistan with many prominent brands in their portfolio signed up with AOC for distribution of their complete range of display products for Pakistan. The footprint of Online Distribution is spread across the nation with 7 branches offering the widest reach in the country. According...
The NEWS today reported that WorldCall Telecom Limited has availed a syndicated $35 million loan facility for the company’s expansion and availed the financing against corporate guarantee of Oman Telecommunication Company, the parent company. Askari Bank Limited has provided $35 million facility for a term of seven years with a grace period of...
Mobilink welcomes the positive vote expressed by the majority of VimpelCom Ltd. (“VimpelCom”) shareholders in today’s Special General Meeting (“VimpelCom SGM”). Following this favourable outcome, the management teams of VimpelCom and WIND TELECOM will proceed in satisfying the conditions precedent for the completion of the Transaction, which...
In an exclusive on-going set of competitions sponsored by Microsoft and Dell Incorporation across Middle East and Africa, it is a moment of great pride that out of 79 countries, students from Pakistan have won the first and second set of this competition. Both winning teams are from FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences,...
Withholding tax on all the telecom services has been increased by 1.5% through a presidential ordinance. With this increase in the tax, all telecom services including the prepaid and postpaid will be charged with a withholding tax of 11.5%. Withholding tax is basically the charges paid on the cards in case of prepaid and bills in case ......
IBM and Holy Family Hospital recently arranged a train-the-trainer workshop on ‘Review of Services for Disaster Management’. Arranged for front line health workers and aid providers, from organizations including Rescue 1122 and The National Special Education Centre, the session covered lectures on Over view of Disasters – Past Experience...
