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Monitoring SMS, Emails: Cellular Companies Short of Capability, Mechanism

ISLAMABAD (July 23 2009): Pakistani cellular companies are short of capability or mechanism to "either filter or monitor" all the SMS and email traffic, as the number of the messages crosses millions on a daily basis, the APP reliably learnt. Resultantly, the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) would launch an investigation into the matter, only if they received a complaint by a citizen, as each and every SMS or email cannot be monitored.

"No sir, we don't have the required mechanism in place - both the hardware and software that can monitor and then filter out SMS traffic," an official of a leading cellular company informed APP on Wednesday.

However, the official said that the company could track all the voice and data traffic of the GSM network, but that would require extra features to be added in the systems, which are not there at this point of time. "This would require millions of dollars to be pumped into the system," he remarked. When contacted to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) official regarding the tracking of Emails, also gave a nod to the version of the cellular company official.

"The websites that contain inappropriate content can be taken down, by requesting the respective host. However, tracking millions of emails is not an easy job and needs technical assistance as well as human resources," added the official. When contacted, the Telenor spokesperson, Syed Hasnat Masood, who is also Director Corporate Communication and Responsibility of the company, said that the company was yet to receive any details from the government.

"Yes, I have heard about the Ordinance through the media. However, we are yet to receive the details of the Ordinance on the matter related to monitoring, or action against obnoxious calls, SMSs and emails. Therefore, we are unable to comment for now. Kindly contact PTA for any further information on the subject," he added.

PTA Chairman Visits PKNIC Office

LAHORE (July 19 2009): The transition of county code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) of Pakistan ".pk" has been successfully completed marking it as the most significant and noteworthy landmark in the internet history. In this regard, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr Mohammed Yaseen on Saturday visited the Lahore office of PKNIC.

PKNIC is the present ccTLD operator for ".pk" domain. The purpose of his visit was to appraise the newly upgraded ".pk" infrastructure, data centre and customer services department in Pakistan. During the visit Chairman PTA noted that the root server mirroring for ".pk" domain in Pakistan was fully operational. PKNIC has successfully implemented the root server mirroring for ".pk" and tested it with all global root servers from A.ROOT-SERVERS.NET to M.ROOT-SERVERS.NET.
The new authoritative mirror M-2.PKNIC.NET.pk (203.128.7.123) would enable local resolution of ".pk" websites. PKNIC representatives briefed the Chairman regarding mirroring techniques and provided some testing on new Domain Name Service (DNS) resolution mechanism of .pk ccTLD. Formal inauguration of new PKNIC office shall be organised in August. Chairman PTA appreciated the efforts of PKNIC management especially of Ashar Nisar and Imran Anwar for this important accomplishment.- (Press Releases)

‘Ill -Motivated’ SMS Messages Circulation On

Saturday, July 18, 2009 Noor Aftab Islamabad The introduction of strict punishment, first of its kind since historic boom in the telecommunication sector, seems to fail in curbing circulation of ‘ill-motivated messages’ through Short Messaging Service (SMS), which are still hitting mobile phones with more ‘innovative’ and legally well-protected way.

Though government officials did not admit that circulation of ‘anti-government messages’ was the main reason for introduction of punishment for ‘ill-motivated’ or ‘indecent’ messages, many believe that these kinds of SMS messages in fact prompted the government to come up with strong reaction against those who have been constantly engaged in this practice for unknown reasons.
Some also opined that circulation of these kinds of SMS messages was really a part of a propaganda campaign against specific political figures because no other politician except for some government figures was targeted in these messages.
“I strongly believe that anti-government forces are behind all this propaganda campaign just to demoralise the government and create negative sentiments against it among people,” said Yasir Rehman, a member of pro-PPP student organisation and a student of the Government Asghar Mall College, Rawalpindi.
The government has announced that sending ‘indecent’, ‘provocative’ and ‘ill-motivated’ stories and text messages through e-mails and SMS is an offence under the Cyber Crime Act (CCA) and its violators could be sent behind bars for 14 years. Similarly, any Pakistani living abroad and violating provisions of the Act may be charged and liable to deportation to Pakistan.
It is really strange to observe that texts of anti-government SMS messages now being circulated through cell phones are well-crafted as they apparently do not violate the newly-introduced Cyber Crime Act but comprehensively conveys anti-government sentiments.
The announcement of 14-year imprisonment for sending ‘ill-motivated’ SMS messages also raised eyebrows of various segments of society who are openly criticising this step, presenting some solid arguments in favour of their viewpoint.
“For a moment I thought it was a bad joke! but nah it’s reality — Yes 14 years for sending indecent SMS? I asked myself how about I bankrupt the whole country, play havoc with the judiciary, privatise everything with a golden boot? and get jailed for 5-10 years maximum or better sent for pilgrimage to the holy land for an indefinite period!” commented a blogger who runs an online blog.
He further stated, “I seriously doubt the intentions of the government, playing the Taliban crackdown as excuse? No one is blaming the security forces or writing bad about them! It would have been a better stance if they have clamped down on anti-Pakistan or anti-state websites? NO, they want to cover SMS and emails? A big cover-up again.”
Zulqurnain Haider, an educationist, said that no one wrote about security forces of Pakistan in comical way and the inclusion of their reference was just a dummy to give the announcement of punishment for indecent SMS messages some weightage.
“So my request to the government is to quit employing dodgy revisions to safeguard its popularity, do good for the country and it would not have to introduce such acts to save its skin.

Telenor Announces Prize Scheme

KARACHI (July 18 2009): Telenor Pakistan, under its 'Easyload Millionaire Prize Scheme

2', will give away prizes worth Rs 14.5 million to retail partners from different regions of Pakistan. Retail Partners who have exceeded their sales for the month of March 09 by 10 percent in May 09 are eligible to enter the lucky draw. More than 135,000 retail partners from across the country participated in the scheme.

PTCL Establishes Online Customer Support Service

KARACHI (July 17 2009): To ease-up inquiring for the customers of Karachi, Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) has established a customer support service through which the clients would be facilitated with a prompt response.

Now, the customers can write to Karachi. Rapid. Support@ptcl.net.pk if they do not get a response in the expected time from the PTCL maintenance team.

The e-mail address can also be used to address new service provisioning delays, disclosed SEVP Business Zone South PTCL Abdullah Yousef Abdullah. "Our customers and their needs are the focal point of every decision and action we take," he said, adding that the initiative would ensure that all customer concerns get proper management attention.

He encouraged the customers to use 1218 to register their concerns. He also highlighted that customers can apply for PTCL services including Telephone, Broadband, Smart TV and EVO (wireless broadband) by calling 0800-8-0800 for faster provisioning of service. The PTCL official reiterated his company's support for the customers.- (Press Releases)

Telenor Picks TKP For Provision of Global Support Services

KARACHI: Telenor Group on Thursday selected Telenor Key Partner Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Telenor Pakistan, for provision of shared IT services to the Telenor Group worldwide operations.

TKP Pakistan will provide support on ERP, human resource and IT enabled accounting services.Former Director Accounts Telenor Pakistan, Imran Ashraf has been nominated as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the new subsidiary.Addressing an in-house gathering at Islamabad, Telenor Pakistan’s Chief Financial Officer Peter Kuncewicz said, “It is a matter of great honour for us that TKP Pakistan has been selected to take charge of IT support services for the Telenor Group

Cellphone Firm to Restore Network in Malakand

Thursday, July 16, 2009 By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Mobilink has planned to start work on restoring its network in Malakand division from where militants have been flushed out by the Army. Briefing reporters here the other day, Mobilink President and CEO Rashid Khan said they did not exactly know how much their network had been damaged due to the military operation in Swat and Buner.

When asked about the money spent for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in accordance with international standards, he parried the question by only saying Mobilink was doing enough to meet its obligations.Mobilink has set up camps for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Kund Park near Jehangira Town which are accommodating 1,000 families.He said one month had passed and the company had planned to run these camps for two more months. “It will be the responsibility of the government to take steps for reviving business activities in Swat and Buner following the completion of military operation.

PTCL to Upgrade Network

LAHORE: PTCL Executive Vice President Jamil Khwaja said that for providing the best telecomm services to its valued customers

PTCL is extending and upgrading its network in Lahore. In this regard, PTCL is upgrading the network of Egerton Road, Gulberg, Garden Town and Lahore Cantt Exchanges to achieve relief and satisfaction of its customers. staff report

Ufone: Talk From 12 PM To 7 AM For Only 2.5 Rs "Life package"

Talk all Night Long!!!
With Ufone talking more on long nights will not cost you more,
enjoy lowest call rates day and night. With Ufone Life Plus Package, talk late night from 12 am (midnight) to 7 am for only Rs.2.50 per hour. To top it off, calls made on Saturday and Sunday between 9 am to 5 pm cost only Rs.4.99 per hour.

To convert to Life Plus Package dial 444 from your Ufone

* Weekend = 0000 hours on Saturday till 2359 hours on Sunday.

Note:
•Once converted to Life Plus package Re.1/- +tax will be deducted from your account daily
•Ucircle Life Plus Offer: Ufone members in your UCircle can be called unlimited times for free from midnight till 7 am daily for a nominal daily charge of Rs. 2.99 + tax and 1 paisa per call. This option can be awailed by dialing *444*50#
•Late Night discounts are also applicable to Ufone members in your Ucircle (FnF).
•All prices are exclusive of government taxes.
•19.5% FED on usage and 10% withholding tax at recharge or bill applies.

Broadband Stakeholders Group Marks Out Future Roadmap

Islamabad : The second meeting of Broadband Stakeholders Group (BSG) constituted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was held today at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad. Chairman PTA Dr. Mohammed Yaseen chaired the session; participants included senior management of telecom companies, service providers and software association.

Broadband is considered as a key enabler for enhancing social and economic productivity of a country. Broadband is critical to the delivery of private sector services and applications in commerce, telecommunication and banking. Furthermore it is also indispensable for public sector services and applications in education, health, community and other key areas. Primary vision behind formulation of BSG was to establish a group of experts who could plan out essential suggestions for growth and proliferation of Broadband.

Key agenda of the second BSG meeting was to discuss the recently prepared first draft report of BSG. The report targets four major areas of broadband development along with necessary recommendations for improvement. The areas encompass Broadband Infrastructure & Next Generation Broadband, Broadband Policy & Regulation Framework, Content & Application Take-up and Rural Broadband Connectivity.

During his opening remarks Chairman PTA congratulated the members upon completion of an all-inclusive first draft report. He endorsed the efforts put in by BSG for coming up with a set of suggestions both for the regulator and the policy makers. Chairman highlighted his vision of enabling broadband growth in every sector of the country. He emphasized on future roadmap and desired the BSG members to work on some realistic subscribers targets for next two years. Chairman PTA also accentuated the importance of content and applications for proliferation of broadband services. He shared few of the latest initiatives up-taken by ICT Directorate at PTA regarding the growth of mobile-based ICT applications in the country.

BSG members discussed the first draft report and suggested necessary improvements required before releasing the final recommendations report. The members also appreciated PTA for providing a common platform to industry experts for joining their thoughts on improvement of broadband considered as a pivotal sector for enhancing productivity.

Khurram A.Mehran
Director (PR)

LG Launches W53 SMART Monitor Series

KARACHI (July 15 2009): LG Electronics (LG), a leading provider of business solutions, announced the launch of its new W53 SMART Monitor Series with cutting-edge SMART technologies that offer top picture quality while greatly reducing eyestrain during extended use.

These monitors include an incredible Auto Brightness feature that allows them to automatically optimise their brightness and other picture settings based on the ambient light in the room and the content being viewed. LG based these settings on the unified glare rating (UGR) recommended by International Commission on Illumination to ensure a comfortable viewing experience.-PR

Display: 18.5″, 20″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 27″

Pixel Format: 21.5″ and larger 1920 x 1080

Contrast Ratio: 50,000:1 (dynamic)

Response Time: 2ms

Connectivity: HDMI

Other: Auto Brightness, Proximity Sensor

Auto Brightness Thanks to an ambient light sensor the W53 SMART Monitor Series displays the brightness is automatically optimized based on the ambient lighting in the room. It also depends on the content your viewing. I’m not exactly sure how that works but probably has something to do with backlight brightness modulation that will also improve contrast ratio to some extent. This feature was developed in response to many users complaining that the display was either too bright or too dark. I guess these users don’t know that there are buttons to adjust the brightness on almost any monitor. But it does get cumbersome when you work during the day and the night and have to adjust the brightness every time.
Another benefit of this feature is that power consumption is reduced especially at night when the backlight is dimmed.

Cinema Mode When the W53 SMART Monitor Series is put into Cinema Mode and you’re watching online videos, everything else is blacked out. All you see is the video. I think this is kind of nifty. But, there are many users that watch video and work at the same time. I do that from time to time. For people like me just don’t turn on the Cinema Mode. For others, this feature should enhance your video viewing pleasure without having to resort to full screen mode (and the ugly pixelation).

Proximity Sensor Why would you need something like this? The W53 SMART Monitor Series has a proximity sensor on the bezel. When your finger approaches the bezel the buttons light up. Very cool. Pull your finger away and the buttons disappear. Physical buttons might be less cool and sexy but they consume zero power. I have mixed feelings here: these proximity sensor buttons are cool but they will always be additional sipping power while your monitor is on. How often do you adjust your monitor settings anyway?

Sizes LG will bring out sizes that range from 18.5″ to 27″ with 21.5″ and larger ones sporting 1920 x 1080 pixel formats. Dynamic contrast ratio (which doesn’t mean a whole lot) is rated at up to 50,000:1. The response time is really quick at just 2ms.

Mobilink Reaches Out to 1,000 Families of IDPs

KARACHI: Mobilink held a media briefing to mark the one-month milestone of Mobilink Camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs)

established at Kund Park near Jehangira Town, which is accommodating 1,000 families of IDPs. Set up with Rs 81 million fund, Mobilink Camp is the largest relief commitment for the IDPs from the private sector of Pakistan and aims to provide relief to 1,000 families for a total of three months. staff report

Telenor Talkshawk Discounted Hours Offer 7 Hour For Rs 7

Telenor Brings new offer
Telenor Talkshawk:discounted hours offer

-Subscribe and make calls for only 20 paisa/30 second on all Telenor numbers for 7 hours per day (10am to 5pm)
-Customers on ONLY Talkshawk 30 Second will be able to avail this service
-Applies on All Telenor numbers (including Telenor FnF)

-Discounted tariff applies only between 10am to 5pm. Regular rates will apply during the rest of the hours

Subscription Mechanics:
Step 1: Customer will write “7” and send the SMS to 555. Charge for SMS is Rs.0.5+tax (Rs.0.6 including tax)

Step 2: If the customer has enough balance, Rs.8.37 (Rs7+tax) will be deducted from his account and the following SMS will be sent to him:

Your request has been completed. Enjoy making unlimited discounted calls between 10am to 5pm. Validity to use service is 1 day.

Step 3: Depending upon the time of subscription, customer will have either the same day or the next day to avail the discount hours. During the discount hours (10am to 5pm) customer can call any Telenor number for Rs.0.20 (exl tax) per 30 Sec & any Telenor FnF number for Rs.0.13 (exl tax) per 30 Sec.

Step 4: Customer can re-subscribe to the offer after 12am at night of that day if subscription was done before 4:30pm, or after 12am at night of the next day if subscription was done after 4:30pm by writing 7 and sending SMS to 555. If customer tries to re-subscribe while his current subscription has not expired, the following SMS will be sent to him:

Dear Customer, You are already subscribed to this offer for today. To avail this offer tomorrow please subscribe again in the morning.

FAQ'S
How can customer activate this Service?
Customer needs to send an SMS to 555 with 7 as the keyword.

What are the activation Charges?
Activation charges are Rs 7 + tax (Rs. 8.37), which will be deducted at the time of activation.

What is the validity of this service?
1 calendar day (same day as activation) if subscription is done before 4:30pm and 2 calendar days if activation is done after 4:30pm & before 12am.

What is the time window during which customer can call for free?
Time window for discounted calls is from 10 am to 5 pm.

What will happen in case of price plan change / migration?
In case subscriber migrates from TS 30 Sec to another price plan, the service will be deactivated.
Can this service be activated by any other way?
No, this service can only be activated through SMS to 555.

Can Discounted calls be made to other mobile operators or PTCL?
No, discounted calls can only be made onnet i.e. Telenor to Telenor.

What will happen if a customer starts calling from 10am to 5pm without activating this feature through 555 SMS?
Standard call rates will apply.

What will happen to Free Minutes that customers have?
If a customer has free minutes in his/her account and then activates this service then free minutes will be consumed first (even in the 10am to 5pm time window). This applies to the voice bundle minutes too.

What is the last date to activate this feature?
This is a limited time offer. Last date will be communicated later.

What will happen if a call was initiated before 10am and continues past 10am?
The entire duration of the call will be charged at standard rates, even if part of it is past 10am. Only calls initiated after 10am will be discounted.

Can customers re-subscribe to this service?
Customers can only re-subscribe to this service after their existing subscription has expired (after 12am at night) . For subscription write 7 and SMS to 555.

Nokia and Siemens Edge in Smart Site Solution

KARACHI : Nokia and Siemens networks have taken a stop forward in the technological growth by introducing battery-cooling SiteStar. The step taken is to boost the drive of getting familiar with the Smart Site solutions. StarSite, to be commercially available by Q3 of 2009, is a cooling cabinet that can increase battery life by three times and reduce the electricity consumed for cooling batteries at a base station site by up to 95 percent.

The life of a battery is inversely proportional to the temperature under which it operates, and is reduced by 50% with a mere 10°C increase above the optimal temperature of 20°C. Service providers therefore, have to undertake significant capital and operating expenditure to ensure that the batteries remain cool, or to replace them at regular intervals.

E-mail, SMS Monitoring: Mobile Phone Companies, ISPs Asked to Provide Customers Data

MUHAMMAD ALI

KARACHI (July 14 2009): Following special directives of Interior Ministry to start monitoring e-mails and short messaging service (SMS), the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has asked the mobile telephone companies and internet service providers (ISPs) to provide records pertaining to their customers.

Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that FIA has been directed to maintain records of persons using cell phone and e-mail services. For the purpose, the Agency has sent letters to all cellular companies, asking them to provide complete details regarding both registered and unregistered mobile SIMs.

They said that some of major cell phone service providers (CPSP) are reluctant to facilitate the investigation agency, which would hamper the monitoring process. Sources said that the Cyber Crime Act (CCA) has empowered the agency to take legal action against those companies who are responsible to create hurdles in the investigation.

They said that the campaign is aimed to curb those unidentified elements involved in spreading mala fide content to tarnish the image of the civilian leadership. They said that the ministry has directed FIA to start monitoring these stories and take action against the people involved in this ugly practice under CCA, and added that all necessary arrangements have already been figure out for the purpose.

They dispelled the perception regarding person to person monitoring, saying that it is impossible for the agency to examine each and every e-mail and SMS. Hence, action against cyber criminals would be subjected on the complaints. It is worth mentioning that violators of CCA can be penalised wirh lifetime imprisonment with property confiscation. Any Pakistani living abroad and violating the provisions of the Cyber Crime Act can also be charged under the Act and is liable for deportation to Pakistan.

FIA to check text, emails against officials

ISLAMABAD: The government announced on Sunday a special campaign against those involved in spreading “propaganda” against senior government officials through emails and text messages.

Launched on the directions of Interior Minister Rehman Malik, the campaign seeks to curtail the growing number of emails and text messages questioning the leadership of the government. A press release issued by the Interior Ministry stated a similar campaign had also been initiated against proscribed organisations that were using the Internet to spread malicious propaganda against the country’s security forces.

Under the campaign, the director general of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been instructed to monitor and check the spread of any malicious stories or messages regarding the country’s civilian leadership and take necessary action under the Cyber Crimes Act. Violators can be imprisoned for up to 14 years and any overseas Pakistanis can be charged under the act and their extradition sought. The government has also requested Interpol to identify the owners of any email addresses and websites registered abroad that spread such messages.

According to the press release, the servers of all Internet Service Providers shall be checked physically by the FIA on a daily basis to check the spread of such material. staff report

Wireless Internet Facility at Public Parks, Libraries...Government of Punjab

SIALKOT (July 12 2009): The Punjab government chalked out a plan for introducing the facility of wireless Internet for the masses. The government set aside Rs 5 crore during the current fiscal year, for the purpose, in the Punjab. Official sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that under the plan, the facility of wireless Internet would be ensured in public libraries and public parks.

Initially, the Internet facility would be introduced in major towns, including Sialkot, and later, the sphere would be expanded to other districts of the Punjab. Apart from this, Rs 1.30 billion would be spent on the promotion and expansion of computer technology for improving the efficiency of government departments, aimed at ensuring transparency.
In addition to this, Rs 4.3 billion would be mobilised during the current fiscal period on the computerisation of land revenue records in the Punjab. The step was being taken for the elimination of corruption and other malpractices from the revenue department to protect the rights of the masses in Punjab, sources added.

IT Projects Worth Rs 1,500 Million Under Way in Punjab

LAHORE (July 13 2009): Projects worth Rs 1,500 million, launched by the Information Technology department of Punjab are underway to enhance and computerise records of lands, driving licenses, urban properties and tax in the province of Punjab. The project of computerising number plates is to be completed by the end of year 2010 whereby land records would take a year to complete.

This was revealed by Secretary Information Technology Punjab Mian Muhammad Zulqarnain Amer on Sunday. Software Technology Park, infrastructure projects, Lahore wide area network, computerisation of Public Service Commission, Punjab portal and computerisation of various offices will take place under the program of the provincial government, stated the Secretary. In addition, he continued, networking of police patrolling posts has already been completed to link them with the head office, he said.

Ufone:20 Minutes of Talk Time Offer

20 Minutes of Talk Timeand Unlimited SMS
Ufone presents another amazing offer for all its prepaid customers!

With a simple daily subscription to Ufone’s Bayhisaab Offer, get 20 minutes of talk time Ufone to Ufone and unlimited SMS to any network for ONLY Rs.15.99 + tax. So now you can talk and save money at the same time.

Does it get more exciting than that?
To subscribe to Ufone Bayhisaab Offer just SMS "sub" to 704

Step 1:Write message “Sub”

Step 2:Send to “704”

Note:
•The offer is not available on Ufone Life, UCircle Life, Ghanta and One Number Free packages.
•The validity of Free minutes and unlimited SMS is one calendar day
•To check remaining free SMS dial *706# or call 706
•Fair Use Policy is applicable, up to 500 SMS (250 On-net and 250 Off –net)
• Limited time offer
•19.5% FED on usage and 10% withholding tax at recharge or bill applies.

Warid: GLOW Feel Free

Welcome to a world unlike any other:
Yours.

Warid brings you an exciting new prepaid brand which is as different from others as you are. GLOW empowers you to make choices in service and style. You take the call on how you make your calls. The best quality network gives you what you really want. Total control.

Feel together with Free* calls to your 10 GLOW GANG Friends

Feel connected with Unlimited* SMS bundles

Feel rocked with Free* mobile entertainment

All this so that you feel at one with your world.
Only with GLOW.

To activate, new Warid subscribers dial 789 and existing Warid subscribers dial 321 or SMS GLOW to 5060.

GLOW with Libab - Powered by Getmo (glow.pk)

Visit Libab, via web & wap, to access an exclusive treasure of music, movies, sports, games and mobile content, absolutely free*. Stay local, go global and experience the thrills at the touch of a button.

FEEL GREAT, AT ANY RATE.

Enjoy a tariff like no other.

GLOW with great rates on the best network.

To activate, new Warid subscribers dial 789 and existing Waridsubscribers dial 321 or SMS GLOW to 5060.

Per 30 seconds billing

*Free after 1st minute charge of Rs.2.25+tax

All rates are exclusive of taxes

GLOW GANG: GLOW GANG refers to your favourite 10 on-net numbers
On-net: GLOW to all other Warid numbers
Off-net: GLOW to all other mobile operators and landline numbers
Weekdays: Monday to Friday
Weekends: Saturday & Sunday
Peak hours: 8am to 11pm
Off-Peak hours: 11pm to 8am

GLOW GANG Details:

No. of GLOW GANG Friends: 10
Add a GLOW GANG Friend: SMS Add to 129
Delete a GLOW GANG Friend: SMS Del to 129
See GLOW GANG list: SMS List to 129

-MMS is charged both for receiving and sending
-MMS unit is a message of size 250kb On-Net and 100kb Off-Net
-Mobile Internet unit is per 64KB

UNLIMITED SMS BUNDLES

GLOW SMS Bundles (exclusive of taxes)

Enjoy 250 SMS at Rs.2.99/dayTo activate SMS GLOW 250 to 7070 or call 321
Enjoy 700 SMS at Rs.6.99/weekTo activate SMS GLOW 700 to 7070 or call 321

FAQs
I am a new Warid subscriber, how do I activate GLOW?
Please dial 789 to activate GLOW.

I am an existing Warid subscriber, how can I switch to GLOW?
Please dial 321 or SMS GLOW to 5060. Activation charge of Rs.10+tax applies.

Is this a Postpaid or a Prepaid package?
This is a prepaid package.

What is the billing pulse for GLOW?
All rates are charged on 30 seconds billing.

Is there any daily charge or line rent for GLOW?
No, there is no daily charge or line rent for GLOW.

Can I change, add, or delete my GLOW GANG Friends?
Yes, you can, whenever you want to. Please see GLOW GANG details in this leaflet.

How many GLOW GANG Friends can I add?
You can add upto 10 on-net GLOW GANG Friends.

How do I deactivate the GLOW SMS bundles?
SMS glow off to 7070 or call 321.

Do I have to subscribe each time to avail the GLOW SMS bundles?
No. You only have to subscribe once and if there is sufficient balance in your account, the next daily or weekly deduction is done automatically.

Can I opt for SMS Craze, Voice Craze, Infinite Craze, Sunday Craze and Zoom while being a Glow customer?
No, you cannot subscribe to these packages while being a Glow customer

How do I access Libab?
Visit Libab, via web & wap at glow.pk, to access an exclusive treasure of mobile content, absolutely free (limited time offer)

Are GPRS charges applicable on Libab via WAP?
No. (limited time offer)

Is Libab only for GLOW users?
All on-net and off-net users can access Libab, however GLOW users can enjoy the maximum benefits and exclusive content!

Can I activate GPRS & send MMS on GLOW?
You can activate your GPRS & MMS service simply by dialing 321

How can I deactivate GLOW?
Simply dial 321 to change your package. Standard package change charges apply.

Terms & Conditions
-19.5% FED on usage & 10% withholding tax on recharge apply.
-DIAL 789 FOR NEW SIM ACTIVATION.
-“Using SIMs without proper documentation is a crime - PTA”
-Prices are subject to change at Warid's discretion
-For Prepaid connection, please make sure that you submit your Warid connection form with a copy of your NIC.

Reconnect Yourself With PTCL

Year 2009-10 has been declared as the “year of customer care and gain” whereby all efforts are directed towards retaining existing customers.

Features:
-Incentives being offered for restoration of services
-New simplified procedure for Landline restoration
-New Products and Services available for Landline users

Incentive
PTCL Management has approved a number of incentives for customers who want to come back to PTCL and get their services restored. They are:
-Rs. 500/- Restoration Charges have been waived off for all customers who want their services restored
-Waiver of all fixed charges for the months in which the customer has no variable charges (usage) from the total outstanding amount.
-Payment of outstanding amount in a number of installments and restoration of services on payment of 1st installment
-Convenient re-activation process

Re-Connection Procedure
-Customers who wish to reconnect their PTCL landline, can now simply call 1236, select option 7 and talk to a CSR for restoration of services.
-The customers’ request will be forwarded to the concerned region and the operations team will visit the customer premises, for initiating the restoration process.

PTCL to Extend Plus Package

ISLAMABAD (July 09 2009): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has decided to further extend its Pakistan plus package, as a limited time promotion of 1,000 free nation-wide minutes following the overwhelming response of its consumers towards this product. As per details, this package will now offer 1,000 free nationwide minutes @ Rs 199 w.e.f August 1.

The decision has been taken to further affirm the PTCL commitment to provide innovative, cost effective and quality services to its subscribers. Senior Executive Vice President of PTCL, Commercial, Naveed Saeed said that it is our endeavour to ensure that PTCL as a market leader continues to take initiative to launch new and exciting offers for its subscribers.

Naveed Saeed said that in addition to our product offerings, PTCL strives to bring quality and convenience to its landline subscribers by providing best quality voice, instant connectivity, 24x7 helpline, directory assistance and one Toll free number (0800-80800) for acquiring a new landline, WLL and broadband/ Smart TV connection.- (Press Releases)

Fujitsu Siemens Computers Renamed

KARACHI (July 08 2009): The Fujitsu Siemens Computers has been renamed Fujitsu Technology Solutions (Holding) B.V., following its integration with Fujitsu Limited. A statement here on Tuesday said the new company, now a 100 percent subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, was now operating jointly with Fujitsu Services and a unified management under the Fujitsu brand.

It said that as a fully-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, Fujitsu Technology Solutions continued to offer its customers in Pakistan access to a world-wide portfolio of dynamic infrastructures built around IA servers and combined with innovative services, along with integrated products and IT solutions tailored in a joint effort with Fujitsu Services.

"The integration with Fujitsu is a major step in the strategy to expand the brand's capabilities and global perspective", said Stephane Rejasse, Managing Director for Fujitsu Technology Solutions ME.

"With Fujitsu we have a strong and reliable parent company that fully supports our own business strategy and goals. Fujitsu is a pioneering IT company with research and development in its DNA and so are we. Becoming part of the Fujitsu Group is the perfect match for Fujitsu Technology Solutions. We can 'Think Global' from the inception of new products, and then 'Act Local' to serve the needs of our customers".

The statement said the integration would allow Fujitsu to expand the Group's business with a focus on developing the global IT services business to meet increasing customer demand. The full integration of Fujitsu Technology Solutions, with its strong presence in the region, is the catalyst for Fujitsu's transformation into a truly global company.

Together, Fujitsu and Fujitsu Technology Solutions will bring innovative and cost-competitive products to market by optimising platform product research and development. In the course of this collaboration, Fujitsu Technology Solutions will become one of the major linchpins of global research and development within Fujitsu.

"With regard to our customers and channel in Pakistan, the integration of Fujitsu Technology Solutions will be a rewarding investment. Fujitsu has access to Fujitsu Technology Solutions' broad customer base and from this, is moving forward in the expansion of its presence in the market", said Sajjad Abbas, Country Manager- Oman, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Fujitsu Technology Solutions. "Our customers and channel partners will benefit from global access to a combined broad portfolio of products and services.

Samsung announced JET The Mobile Smarter Than a Smartphone

KARACHI (July 09 2009): Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, one of the leading mobile phone manufacturer announced recently Jet the mobile smarter than a Smartphone, achieves the fastest ever market expansion in Samsung mobile's history.

Since Samsung Jet was unveiled at the magnificent global launching ceremonies in London, Dubai, and Singapore on June 15th, Samsung Jet has actively been launched in global markets, becoming commercially available in more than 70 countries by end of July.

JAZZ:Beat your Usage

Mobilink now brings Beat your Usage offer. Now customers can get 100 free minutes by increasing their usage in July ’09 Rs.100 from their respective usage in June ’09.

-The duration of this promotion will be one month ( July ’09)
-Free Minutes will posted within first 10 days of August
-Total usage inclusive of 19.5% tax will be considered
-For example: if a subscriber consumed Rs 420 between 1st to 30th June then he/she will have to consume minimum Rs 520 between 1st to 31st July to get free minutes.
-A subscriber must send an SMS to 550 (Rs.0.50 + tax per SMS) to subscribe to this offer and get his rupee usage for the month of June