LAHORE: The second death anniversary of information technology genius Arfa Karim Randhawa was marked on Monday by civil society organisations, her fellow students, friends and family members. Holding placards and banners, the participants remembered Arfa as an “asset for the nation and inspiration for younger generation.” Her mother, who also was one of the participants, […]
APROPOS letters ‘Broadband and PTA’ (Dec 19), the PTCL clarifies that the information given is incorrect. The PTCL, in fact, has made huge investment in infrastructure and technology development across the country to help households to grow and the industry to cut both cost and time of doing business through its broadband services. As for […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Value Partners Management Consulting Limited (VPMCL) signed a formal contract at the PTA headquarters on Thursday for the provision of consultancy services for the auction of next generation services spectrum. After the completion of evaluation process for the selection of a consultant of international repute, under the directive of […]
KARACHI: Abdul Sattar Hakim hurriedly sorts out the stacks of the court summons, stuffs them in his bag and rushes out of the Sindh High Court building on a motorcycle. The 60-year-old court bailiff’s race is not against time, but against technology – he has to serve the notices to the litigants before an e-mail […]
Microsoft introduced its new product- 8.1 Windows in Pakistan, bringing a number of new consumers, enterprises and business applications useable on all kind of latest mobile and internet devices. Briefing a group of journalists at Microsoft head-office on Wednesday, Lead Technology Strategist – Enterprise Partner Group at Microsoft – Zafar Ul Islam highlighted the features […]
ISLAMABAD: The cellular mobile operators will install biometric devices all across the country by August 15 to check issuance of SIMs to persons using fake identity. According to official sources, the timeline for deployment of biometric devices was decided at the meeting of Joint Working Group constituted by Ministry of Interior. The Group comprised representatives […]
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology (IT) and Telecom Ms Anusha Rahman Khan has assured full government support and complete transparency to the prospective investors bidding for the upcoming spectrum auction of next generation mobile services in Pakistan. At Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) she assured PTA of her full support. She said the ministry […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire consultancy services for much-awaited auction of next-generation telecom licences (3G). The authority has sought to engage services of internationally reputed consultant for the purpose, who would assist on all steps necessary in making conduct of auction a success in terms of marketing […]
KARACHI: While the government is eyeing heavy foreign investment against issuance of 3G licences, at this time such discouraging statements by senior legislators can destroy investors’ confidence, telecom officials said on Thursday. Commenting on the latest statement of Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Parvaiz Rashid that chief executive officers of mobile companies should be […]
By: AHMAD AHMADANI and USMAN CHEEMA ISLAMABAD: In a bid to tap as much as $1-1.5 billion during the present fiscal year, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given his final approval to the much-awaited auction of the third generation (3G) mobile spectrum licensing. The government has issued 3G policy directives for the next generation spectrum […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has finalised the policy guidelines for auction of the “next generation technology spectrum”, signifying its departure from 3G range while offering a technology neutral band to investors. Headed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, an Advisory Committee on Auction of telecom spectrum discussed at length the recommendations submitted by the Ministry of Information […]
ISLAMABAD: To move ahead with the auction of multibillion dollar 3G technology, the government has prepared a draft of policy directive by suggesting entry of existing as well as new players, technology transfer, and others measures – which will be tabled before the advisory committee for approval within this week. The Minister of State for […]
Microsoft Pakistan is pleased to showcase their cutting edge technology at the TEXPO Pavilion during the 13th ITCN Asia International Exhibition and Conferences in Pakistan. The event is the biggest IT gathering which brings together leading technology companies and a range of tech-savvy visitors. The event will take place from October 8-10, at the Karachi […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is one of the top 10 countries greatly affected by the climate change as our glaciers are melting rapidly and the sea level is rising. Therefore, environmental journalism and reporting has become very important in the country. This was stated by Journalist Afia Salam during the Agahi Awards ceremony held under the title […]
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