October 15, - November 15, 2009

CONTENT
Content
CONTENT
Editor's Note
Editorial 8

Reader's Response
Letters to the Editor 9

Telepedia
Hoax SMS effecting day to day life 11
668: More than 4m illegal SIMs cut off 12
Kashmir: India bans pre-paid mobile phone 13
Ufone indulging millions in hidden interest 14
Cover Story
SIM statistics: Pakistan fails to surpass Sri Lanka 16
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Rs7.75bn irregularities in telecom sector
Eid: 660m texts exchanged nationwide
Revised framework for MVNO services
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Telenor hurting millions hearts 24
Journey of handset and its expansion 28
Battle of smartphones changing the technology scenario 30
Lights, mobile camera, action 70

Cover Story
Between the devil & the deep blue sea 48

InsighT
Bakra online through SMS, internet 18 Page
Net Neutrality Rules by FCC
Growth of mobile, internet usage
Solar speeding up cellular revolution
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25
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36
Sukuk Al Musharaka of Rs660m for Al Razi Healthcare
Samsung's LED TV igniting the TV revolution 42

Exclusive
Mobilink salutes Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal 10
Not easy to make public fool 24
Leading from the front (Mr. Salman Mahmood CEO, Averox) 26
Ufone nominated for the Telecoms World Awards! 43
ZTE setting goals of excellence 46

Events Page
Ali Zafar unplugged by Mobilink
Microsoft awards Warid
Sukuk Al Musharaka of Rs660m for Al Razi Healthcare
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36
10
Al Razi Healthcare sponsoring pink ribbon 37
Touch the music 38

Tech Tools
Video games review 44
Mobile review 53
Current mobile 57
Low range mobile 61
High range mobile 62
Upcoming mobile 63
ZTE exclusive mobiles 65
Computers 66
Laptops 67
Accessories 66
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Mosaic
National
International
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91
24 Telenor hurting Ufone nominated for the
millions hearts Telecoms World Awards!
Synopsis
National 96
International 98

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Editor s
N ote
Miles to go before
we sleep
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in
collaboration with NADRA (National Database and Zubair Ahmed Kasuri Editor-in-Chief
Registration Authority) is prepared to curb the issue of illegal Fatima Batool Editor
SIMs (Subscribers Identity Module) with respect to emerging
Usman Yaqoob
security concerns. The initiative is commendable in its Director Marketing (Lhr)
strength and effectiveness. By spending only Rs2 per enquiry M. Farooq Malik
Manager Marketing (Lhr)
one can send SMS (short message service) of his or her Rashid Hussain Mughal
National Identity Card Number to 668 and get the data of Marketing Executive (Khi)

number of SIMs issued on his or her ID card number. There is

also a web page supported by NADRA and PTA that provides Zafar Khan Afridi
free information of number of SIMs issued on one’s ID card. Senior Graphic Designer
M. Naeem Mughal
A number of unbelievable cases of unknown SIMs issued Graphic Designer
on ID cards have been reveled. The most important of all these
Khawar Shahzad
issues is the dilemma of a parliamentarian whose ID card is Manager Islamabad Office
responsible for giving away 1100 SIM cards. Unusual but true. Azhar Javed
General Manager
Earlier this year, the campaign of PTA to encourage all Taimur Shafiq
cellular operators to block their respective connections that are Web Developer
Muhammad Saeed
being issued without any identity provision resulted in the Chief Photographer
Mobile: 0321 - 8404389
abolishment of millions of connections. But interestingly all
operators ensured that not more than 10 SIMs issued to single
person but still we see the case of many people who are Lahore Office
complaining for having seen themselves unknowingly 46J-Gulberg III, Lahore-Pakistan.
Ph: +92-042-35880183
indulged in acquiring many SIMs. It is only by the virtue of Fax: +92-42-35880183
668 that people themselves have taken stand to block Islamabad Office
Phone: +92-51-5892027 +92-51-8235066
unknown SIM issued on their ID cards. Kasur Office
Phone: +92-492-770820-763250
Illegal or unregistered or fake SIMs can be used in potential Karachi Office
suicide attack and bomb blasts that are already threatening Phone: + 92-21-34602620
the integrity of Pakistan. PTA has rightfully taken the decision Registration No
to indulge public in correcting the SIM data but the story does PCPB/105

not end with the knowledge that how many SIMs are issued (Vol. 5 Issue:12)
on one ID card. Price Rs: 300
URL: www.flare.com.pk
The complainer then moves to the franchise of those Email: flare.mag@gmail.com
cellular operators whose connections are unknowingly issued
on his or her ID card to correct the status. And it is a tiresome
procedure. However, there is no other way to correct the
mistakes of ex-chairman. We must applause PTA for its bold Zubair Ahmed Kasuri, publisher of FLARE
decision to ask public help to resolve the issue. Time is leading telecom magazine, printed it from
required but things will be straight after some time. It is not Akkaz Printers, Shama Plaza, Lahore and
possible for everyone to visit the web page so Flare advises published from 46J, Gulberg III, Lahore.
PTA to eliminate the Rs2 inquiry fee on SMS so everyone can
avail the service without any hindrance.

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Telenor Easy Paisa… where to protest?
Dear Editor,
I want to discuss the pros and cons regarding Telenor Easy Paisa.
Last month or so, we have learned a lot about this service but now there
are complains about the service.
First I would like to discuss the service. Telenor Easy paisa was
launched during last month. If we see the scope of Easy Paisa right now
it is little disappointing, due the amount of time and money Telenor
invested into the project. However, one can get excited because of the
potential Telenor has got due to its stakes in Tameer Bank. As Telenor
already claims, they can/will offer financial transactions related to
sending/receiving money within Pakistan and from abroad through
mobile phones.
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has not authorised
Tameer Microfinance Bank along with Telenor to collect electricity bills
from its consumers through Easy Paisa shops. LESCO spokesman said
that advertisements given in electronic and print media by
Microfinance Bank and Telenor regarding utility bills are not clear.
No agreement between LESCO and above mentioned bank has been
executed for collection of electricity bills through Easy Paisa shops, he
added. The spokesman further said that LESCO is taking the matter
with Tameer Microfinance Bank to stop collection of electricity bills of
LESCO consumers through Easy Paisa shops, if any.
Telenor can enjoy the benefits of no e-commerce infrastructure in
Pakistan, by offering payments through Easyload and then redemption
through their outlets. We are aware that there needs a legislation in the
process but after the study of branchless banking regulation it is evident
that such a mechanism is possible. However, it is a good start - but true
return on Telenor's investment is highly based on upcoming products
from Easy Paisa.
According to some sources as this service was not started after any
agreement between PTCL, PEPCO and Gas companies, so there are
many problems being faced by the customers. Once they pay their
money and bill at Easy Paisa, they are receiving bills again with
surcharge, who will pay this amount.
I am a resident of Sialkot and facing the same problem, our
franchise says that I have paid money to Pepco. The result is that I have
to pay again. If this happened to all or at least 30 per cent people who
trust Telenor Easy Paisa. Then this will be the biggest scam in our
telecom history.
Kindly convey the public concern to PTA regarding this service.
Ch Mushtaq, Samberial, Sailkot
Controlling ATM crimes
Recently, a private television channel aired footage about a robbery
at an ATM machine in Gulistan-i- Jauhar.
As soon as the footage went on air, a citizen called the area police
and identified the person, who was involved not only in the robbery but
in the murder of the person who was drawing the money from the ATM
machine.
Banks will have to make sure that the room where ATM machines
are installed must have a proper lock system in place. Awareness needs
to be created among the ATM machine users that they lock the room
from inside while doing transactions.
No doubt some banks have proper lock system but many banks
have either installed ATM machines facing the footpath or road
whereas some banks don’t have door locks in place. Banks should
install close circuit cameras of good quality so that robbers involved in
looting ATM users can be identified promptly and easily just as it
happened in the above case.
M. RAFIQUE ZAKARIA, Karachi
Ufone's poor decision to withdraw delivery report
Dear,
I want your attention regarding SMS service of Ufone prepay. I am
a Ufone subscriber. It offers different packages of SMS. Earlier I
received delivery report for sent items but now there is no
confirmation that message has been delivered to recipients.
After sending message it display only Sent but there is no
confirmation that rather it has delivered or not. Sometimes sent
messages received after long time when that message becomes
useless. So I request you to pay a special attention on this issue so that
messaging service of Ufone become more effective.
It is really hurting us that we are most of the time feel
uncomforting with the idea that our message may not reach the dear
ones and we have to make a call to check the delivery. PTA should take
notice of this poor decision by Ufone and service should be reinstated.
Ahsan Ali, Rawalpindi
Poor cable service in Barakahu, Islamabad
Respect Chairman PEMRA
I want to convey my concern regarding the poor cable services in
our area of Bahrakahu, Islamabad that is not far away from city.
It is worth mentioning here that the cable revolution is still
expanding with more penetration in the villages now. According to
figures published in Arura magazine, now we have over 40 million
cable connection with 80 per cent houses in the urban population and
35 per cent semi urban areas. Now it has changed our attitude towards
our social life with more impact on news and sports.
Geo is the most favourite news channels with ARY standing
second. Geo Super is no doubt the supper channel of the sports world.
PTV is the only choice in the villages and towns free of cable.
There is different fee structure in the country for cable operators. It
ranges from Rs200 to 1000 in the capital. While PTCL smart TV an
advance shape of the cable has Rs2000 monthly rent. In cities almost
every 1.5 house has cable connection. Cable has eliminated the video
business. In the villages where some people still think that it is against
our values and religious norms are far away from the cable TV.
It has the one setback in case of its services are very poor.
According to one study, although cable operators are offering over 100
channels but most of the channels are repeated or very poor. The cable
shows nothing after 60 No. Hence it is the worst. I have contacted the
cable operators but no one is ready to solve the problem.
In this era of information and technology, it is very sad to note that we
are not able to enjoy the cable facilities in our area. Kindly take
necessary action to solve our problem.
Tajaml Abbasi
Over billing by Ufone
Dear Madam,
I am using Ufone post paid but in spite of various reminders I
didn't get my bill in time moreover the charges in bills doesn't match
with my details of calls.
While in my package 400 minutes are complementary but I don't
think so Ufone is giving those minutes therefore I want to get rid from
post paid and going to shift to prepaid just because this was my
business number and I will use this number until my all contacts shift
to some other operator's post paid.
Thanks
Asad Yar Khan, Sales Manager, Xebec Pharma, Pakistan
Misuse of CNIC by mobile firm
I approached the mobile company from whom I have obtained
two SIMs. I was astonished to know that nine SIMs had been issued
against my CNIC. The SIMs I obtained were issued on production of
the original CNIC, copy of which was retained by the SIM provider. I
also had to sign a form and put my thumb impression on that form.
When I inquired from the company as to how nine SIMS could be
issued against my card, there was no satisfactory reply. All they did
was to get a form signed by me with the number of SIMs that are in my
use, with my signatures and thumb impression, saw my original
CNIC and kept a copy of that with them. They assured me that all
other numbers will be immediately closed.
Is the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority going to ask the
mobile companies as to how such unasked for SIMs were issued
against some cards? There were many people like me at that one
mobile provider’s office. Who were the people responsible for such
illegal act and what action will be taken against such
persons/companies?
A MOBILE USER, Karachi
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 Exclusive Flare Report
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obilink has a tradition of paying
M tribute to national legends. In the
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jawanon.” Earlier this year, Mobilink revived
national fervour by airing Ghazal King Mehdi
Mobilink has a tradition of
paying tribute to national
legends. In the past, Mobilink
has showcased the wonderful
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10 site of Mobilink
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The latest addition to Mobilink’s library is a
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also our national poet, Mobilink weaved together
a refreshing campaign paying ode to this great
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Free download | flare.com.pk Khawar Shahzad Telepedia

Hoax SMS
he situation of terrorism is terrifying in

T Pakistan. It is seen that the terrorist are

using latest technologies especially the
facility of mobile phone to meet their

effecting day to day life

targets. We have heard a lot about the hackers on
internet but these terrorists are indulged in hacking
your SIM (subscriber identity module) to use it for
cruel purposes while leaving the blame on you.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
is striving very hard to curb such factors and their
efforts are, although late and long awaited, proving
helpful in developing public awareness.
The role played by the users is very significant
as every one on his or her behalf is trying to share
all possible and available information. The SMS
(short message service) of ISPR and other public
service messages are widely circulating. It is also
interesting to bother that millions of people are
sending their ID (identity card) numbers to check
how many SIMs are issued against it. Many have
visited their respective franchise to block unknown
SIM on his or her ID cards. Complains are lodged
widely against those who are making obnoxious
calls and threatening messages. The role public is
playing is a proof that they are ready to do all that
is in their capacity.
The Pakistan Army is investigating mobile
phone messages while warning the recipients that
their SIMs could be hacked by the terrorists if they
follow instructions given in some messages or
delivered on some anonymous phone call.
One such message pronounces: Attention: If The role played by the users is significant as
you receive a call on your cell phone informing you
that they are from quality control department of a everyone is trying to share all possible and available
GSM company and checking your line and they
[terrorists] will also request you to press a specific
information. The SMS from ISPR and other public
key on your mobile phone, do not follow their service messages are widely circulating. It is also
interesting to bother that millions of people are
instructions.
An official of the Federal Investigation Agency’s
cyber crime cell said his unit was also probing into
the matter. He said strict action would be taken
sending their ID numbers to check how many SIMs
against the senders of these false messages and they are issued against it
would be booked under the Prevention of
Electronic Crime Ordinance, 2008. o Make sure that you have enough balance balance.
The statement reveals that these circulating SMS in your handset by which you can make at least five o Network congestion occurs when many
are only to fuel anarchy. If yes then who is behind to 10 emergency calls. people stat to make calls or message
all this? Amy be the terrorist themselves or the o In case you have less credit do not forget communication at the same time. When everyone is
mobile phone operators who want customers to go to avail the emergency loan or pre-credit. making call try to send SMS so you can face less
on forwarding long messages to keep the network o Try to keep your handset in some pouch degree of problem. Try to send the same SMS to
running and the SMS count burning from both that is tightly held with your jeans of arm so no one multi-friends so you can save time.
ends? PTA must look into the issue and sort out can snatch it. Moreover, try to use hands-free in o Do not use your cell phone excessively
whoever is behind it and held the person because it can jam the traffic for other people. Make
responsible for spoiling the credit as well as the Such messages have widely less calls and send more messages.
time of so many people.
The best part played by such circulations is the affected the business of o In case service is jam or your cell phone is
halt then switch off your device and turn on after
fact that they have made people so conscious that popular food outlets, hotels, some time.
they are always on their watch. The ratio of miss
calls has also decreased. Pakistan is currently in a and recreational places due o In case some one needs to make a call then
lend him or her cell phone. Be sure that you are not
state of civil war. With every passing day we are to unauthorised, but widely giving your cell phone to some one suspicious.
witnessing very unpleasant situation throughout
the country. What could be a better friend than a
circulated rumours. It is Owing to growing uncertainty and excessive
cellular phone in such conditions? Yes, our cell strictly advised not to for- use of SMS on mobile phones has aggregated the
worry of people nationwide especially in North
phone is our best tool at the time of crisis.
One must make sure of following necessities
ward any rumour message West Frontier province where hoax messages and
before leaving home and some pieces of advices so without verification as it will calls have started to affect daily routines.
People are getting warnings and alerts on
you can avoid panic in case you are encountered by
any unpleasant situation.
only add into the existing “expected” suicide bombings. And out of their
o Do not forget to fully charge the cell phone panic affection and care spreading the word to their
battery and try to keep a charger in your hand bag’s friends and relatives without verification are
pocket or pant pocket to keep the charging full. crowded places you can hear the caller better while spreading fear and panic.
o SMS packages are almost activated on the taking no security risks. A representative of PTA made clear that PTA
cell phones of youngsters. Remember to avail the o In case you are out of balance do not forget has launched a campaign to ensure the registration
daily package in case your monthly subscription is that you can make calls to emergency help lines like of SIMs on names and National Identity Card
expired. ambulance (115), rescue 1122 and 5 even without numbers of the subscribers.
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 Telepedia Flare Report
4m illegal SIMs cut off
The unauthorised SIM owners have been advised to
register the SIM in their names within seven days of
notification from concerned Customer Services
Centre otherwise their calling facility will be stopped
after thirteen days and the SIM will be completely
blocked after seventeen days of the notice
egional Director Pakistan
R Telecommunication Authority (PTA),
Wasiullah Gandapure informed that
about five million mobile phone
subscribers have so far benefited from the PTA's
SIM Information System 668 and about 600,000
connections have been registered in the name of
real owners.
Talking to Flare representative at his office,
Regional Director PTA said the SIM Information
System of the authority has received positive
results as within few days of its launch about five
million mobile users have submitted forms for
cancellation of additional connections issued by
mobile companies against their names.
He informed that currently in Pakistan the
number of mobile subscribers is around 90
million and correction of all connections will take
some time.
Wasiullah Gandapure said it is very
encouraging to note that people are now getting
aware of complications due to double issuance of
mobile phone connections against single identity
card.
"Common people who are illiterate and cannot
even write their names are seen standing in
queues to get their connections cleared and
register in their names," he remarked. PTA, he
added, is making a follow up of SIM Information
System service by sending its officials to the
Customer Service Centres of different cellular
12 companies.
A public awareness campaign would also be
launched to educate people about utilisation of
the service. Presently, he added, people are
confused and approaching PTA for the
cancellation of additional numbers of their
identity cards.
PTA has now made it compulsory for all
mobile users to have their SIMs registered in their
names, he informed. The unauthorised SIM
owners have been advised to register the SIM in
their names within seven days of notification
from concerned Customer Services Centre
otherwise their calling facility will be stopped
after thirteen days and the SIM will be completely
blocked after seventeen days of the notice.
Gandapure said PTA is now focusing on
consumer convenience as the quality of mobile
companies is satisfactory. A consumer protection
cell has been set up in PTA which can be
approached by anyone to register his complaint
on which proper action would be taken.
Regional Director PTA also informed that
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and FIA
have jointly launched an operation against illegal
Gateways being operating in Pakistan. The PTA
and FIA have detected illegal use of gateways in
major cities of Pakistan and arrested culprits
besides seizing the equipment causing heavy loss
on national exchequer.
Around 1.75 million complainants have so far
visited the Customer Service Centres (CSC) of
concerned mobile operators for their SIM data
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correction, while more than four million (4,00,000)
illegal SIMs have been removed from the
complainants' CNICs after they provided
undertaking.
Those who have visited CSC are 5.9 per cent
of total complaints received at PTA's system
through text messages in wake of the information
provided by "SIM Information system 668".
Since the launch of this service, PTA has
received on its system, more than 2.96 million
requests of mobile subscribers seeking their SIM
information data through SMS and about 0.86
million through web-link available at PTA
website.
The data currently available provided by the
PTA at 668 service is updated till January 31, 2009.
This data had provided by mobile operators. Data
of mobile SIMs issued after January 31, 2009 will
be updated soon. PTA has also been conducting
continued monitoring and customers'
perception/satisfaction surveys which have
revealed that the customers are concerned that
why and how SIMs has been registered against
their CNICs without their knowledge.
The survey results and continued analyses say
that mobile customers used to buy SIM from
unauthorised sale points and did not fulfil the
resale formalities including proper filling of
Cellular Service Agreement Form (CSAF). PTA
found that customers did not take interest in
registering SIMs in their own names despite the
information that it is illegal to use unregistered
SIMs and repeated warnings by PTA and mobile
operators on it.
Another reason of this problem had been
misuse of CNIC copy at franchisees and retailers
of those customers who did not properly fill up
the CSAF. In some cases negligence on part of
consumers while making photocopy of CNIC at
different photocopies shops where the copy are
retained by shop owners for ulterior motives has
also served in bringing up this situation.
The data currently available
provided by the PTA at 668
service is updated till
January 31, 2009. This data
had provided by mobile
operators. Data of mobile
SIMs issued after January 31,
2009 will be updated soon
PTA had informed the mobile subscribers that
they should write the number of a particular
mobile connection on copy of their CNIC before
providing it to CSCs, franchises and retailers for
a new connection.
To facilitate the mobile users of small cities
and towns, PTA has taken number of steps. It has
allowed the selected franchises to receive the
complaints regarding SIMs data. These
Franchisees are only allowed to register the
complaints by filling the undertaking forms, copy
of which they return to the complainant.
Streamlining of mobile users' data may take
few months but once this process is completed, it
will eventually benefit the telecom consumers.
The purpose of this practice is to streamline the
data of mobile users which cannot be achieved
without their cooperation.

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Kashmir: India bans pre-paid mobile phone
It is a decision taken by the indian government. We will monitor its impact on
genuine users and take appropriate measures accordingly. It is not a positive
development. Genuine user will have to face the brunt due to the apathetic
attitude of the telecom companies which did not verify the antecedents of
subscribers before issuing SIM cards
undreds of activists from occupied
H Kashmir's main opposition protested
against New Delhi's decision to ban
pre-paid mobile connections in the
revolt-hit region.
The Indian government announced the ban
on pre-paid connections earlier this month, citing
concerns that militants were using them to
trigger bombs in Kashmir, the scene of a deadly
20-year-old insurgency against New Delhi's rule.
Carrying placards reading: Stop Suspecting
Kashmiris, protesters from the pro-India People's
Democratic Party (PDP) marched through the
streets of the state's summer capital Srinagar.
They were led by party chief Mehbooba Mufti
who called the ban a "manifestation of India's
discriminatory policies in Kashmir." She
demanded to know why the government had
banned pre-paid connections in Kashmir when it
had not taken similar steps in areas of the
country where Maoist insurgents are operating
or in the insurgency-racked northeast.
The ban has affected 3.8 million users in
Kashmir.
Post-paid mobiles, billed on a monthly basis,
can still be bought. But buying them requires a
series of security checks and official registration
of personal details and passport photographs.
Pre-paid phones, popular because of their easy
availability and payment flexibility, come with a
set number of minutes charged on them, have no
bills and had been sold without detailed identity
checks.
Three-month pre-paid connections still valid
after the deadline will continue to function but
subscribers will not be allowed to buy new
credit. All pre-paids will be switched off on
January 31 next year.
The ban has also hit phone sellers.
There are some 20,000 people in the business
of selling pre-paid phone cards across Kashmir,
according to the Public Call Offices Association
(PCOA), which represents the shops where most
pre-paid phones are sold.
"We are saddened by this ban. Many of us
have started looking for new business," says
Bashir Dar, the head of the association.
The last militant bomb attack in Kashmir was
in September in Srinagar when four people died.
Police said at the time they suspected a mobile
Post-paid mobiles, billed on
a monthly basis, can still be
bought. But buying them
requires a series of security
checks and official
registration of personal
details and passport
phone might have been used to detonate the
blast. However, opponents of the ban say that
militants can easily get pre-paid mobile
connections outside Kashmir. The government
has said it will review the ban once security
concerns are addressed.
"I think that service providers will meet the
government and present a plan by which we can
reconcile security interest and the interests of
consumers," Indian Home Minister
P. Chidambaram said.
"The ban is not justifiable. For a few
Muhammad Asif Telepedia
undesirable elements you are making 3.8 million
people suffer," said Saifudin Soz, local leader of
India's ruling Congress party. He says the state
government will take up the matter with New
Delhi soon.
"It is a decision taken by the union
government. We will monitor its impact on
genuine users and take appropriate measures
accordingly. It is not a positive development.
Genuine user will have to face the brunt due to
the lackadaisical attitude of the telecom
companies which did not verify the antecedents
of subscribers before issuing SIM cards," the
spokesman said.
Recently, SMS services on mobile telephones
were restored in Jammu and Kashmir after a five-
month ban. The services were suspended August
1 when the Amarnath land allotment agitation
was at its peak. Authorities had banned SMSs
saying agitators were spreading provocative
messages and rumours to fuel communal
tensions over the land dispute.
In the Kashmir Valley, one of the first SMSs
was ‘Khul ja SIM, SIM’, congratulating mobile
subscribers for the restoration of the services. A
BSNL spokesman in Jammu said that soon after
the services were restored the first message the
subscribers circulated was ‘Congratulations, SMS
is back’.
An estimated 47,000 lives have been lost in the
Kashmir conflict, according to official figures,
though violence has declined in recent years after
the start of a peace process between India and
Pakistan in 2004.
Mobile services were launched in Kashmir in
2003 after security agencies gave the go-ahead
following appeals by the then ruling PDP
party.
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fter lowest call rates and free minutes

A offering, mobile companies are making

all out efforts to retain their customers
and increase the usage of the mobile. For
now almost all companies are offering advance
balance. Mobilink has a very catchy line {Jab baat
khatam naa ho tu balance kio khatam ho}. Needy
customers are using this package for the sake of
continous communication. The offer is very useful
in case someone is far away or at such a location
where instant load is not available, this is a
wonderful offer. Interestingly Warid has not
offered the loan service yet.
Mobilink’s Jazz advance was the pioneer offer
and welcomed by the sector. The service allows you
the comfort of keep talking. Rs5 is allowed on Jazz
advance request for a balance below Rs3.50.
Mobilink with over 25 million customers is
ahead of other companies and the offer had
strengthened the reputation of the company. The
new feature allows the customers to access instant
credit Jazz Advance from their prepaid accounts
once the balance reaches a minimum threshold. The
recharge amount is transferred to the user’s account
by simply dialing the required number from the
JAZZ connection and following a simple one-touch
procedure. On each Jazz Advance request, the
customer gets instant balance that will be deducted
on next recharge. There is no concept of any kind of
interest or service charges on this advance.
Akbar Khan, Director Brands while talking to
the Flare said that during the last 28 months over
500 million customers has benefited from the offer Since last couple of weeks, Ufone’s customers started
which shows the popularity of JAZZ loan. “Jazz
customers are our greatest strength and we would complaining about the additional charges which were
like to facilitate as much as possible. This facility
will give the Jazz subscribers freedom, flexibility
being applied on the ULoan service. Customers have
and also provides a safety net when there is an started sending messages saying that the extra
emergency and allows the users to talk freely
without worrying about insufficient balance.” charges which Ufone is taking is actually interest
(soud), that is prohibited in Islam
JAZZ advance is also
To clear this confusion we contacted Ufone and the customer has to pay onetime fixed charges.
offering Rs5 to its asked for its viewpoint, which is given below: These charges remain the same whether the
customers as an emergency It is absolutely clear that any charges deducted
on Uloan cannot be classified as interest. Interest in
customer reloads the account after a month or
after four months. There are also no penalty
balance to any prepaid any circumstances means that it has a compound charges for not reloading in a fixed time period.
effect and it is multiplied with time. Also those who These charges on ULoan are simply a transaction
customers but Mobilink is not fee. All other cellular operators also charge for
charging any interest on it different services where amounts are transferred
either from the company or even between the
customers themselves.
On the other hand Ufone has the same service in
On the other hand, an Aalim of Jamia Aloom-
the name of Uloan but the difference is that the
e-Islamia, Banori Town, Karachi said that the extra
company is charging 60 paisa that is not customer
charges which Ufone is taking is interest which is
friendly. Some religious scholars are agreed that
haram in our religion.
this is soud and thus prohibited or haram in Islam.
It is true that in our country we normally do
It is one of the major sins and is strictly abandoned.
not care about our religious obligations and
Since last couple of weeks, Ufone’s customers
responsibilities but as a nation we should not
started complaining about the additional
allow any one to make such jokes with the
transaction charges which were being applied on
millions of customers any way and on any cost.
the ULoan service. Customers have started sending
On the other hand the regulator is primarily
messages saying that the extra charges which
responsible for such type of initiavies from the
Ufone takes is actually interest and prohibited,
company. There is no check and balance and
alarming people to stop using Uloan as it is
telcom companies are doing whatever goes in
propagating haram among the public. \
their favour.
If you check out ULoan’s details it is clearly
It is worth mentioning that India is also giving
mentioned that transaction charges of Rs0.50 will
advance balance or loan to their cellular customers
be applied. It’s a general notion that we don’t give
but no one is charging interest for that. Through
much emphasis to the terms and conditions of any
this article we appeal to Chief Justice of Paksitan
service. So, we can’t say how many people read the
to take notice of the matter and make it
details before using this service. Those who read it
compulsary for all the companies to ensure
but continue to behave so demonstrate that they
fail to pay are penalized with extra charges in all transparent and unobjectionable dealing of public
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SIM statistics: Pakistan fails to

surpass Sri Lanka
A
ccording to the ITU ICT eye which is
now carrying 2008 data, Pakistan’s
surge to overtake Sri Lanka has
petered out, leaving the Maldives (143
active SIMs/100 people) as the undisputed
leader in mobile connectivity (apparently all
adult Maldivians carry two active SIMs; there
are only two operators in the Maldives), and Sri
Lanka second with 52 SIMs per 100 people.
On the fixed side, assisted by CDMA phones
that are counted as fixed, Sri Lanka is the leader
(17 connection per 100 people), followed by
Maldives (15 connections per 100).
Like in cricket, the middle of the rankings is
the most interesting. Both Pakistan (50/100) and
Bhutan (37/100) are ahead of India (29/100) in
mobile phones. This shows that India cannot
afford to let up the pace of 10 million
connections a month for some time. If it does it
might be overtaken by Afghanistan (29/100) and
even Bangladesh (28/100).
Of course, the fact that Afghanistan is ahead
of Bangladesh in mobile penetration should
cause all sorts of palpitations in government
offices in Dhaka. Bangladesh was one of the
earliest in South Asia to adopt mobile and is the
most densely populated country in the world.
How they were overtaken by Afghanistan, a
war-torn country with difficult terrain, should
Maldives is the undisputed leader in mobile
connectivity (apparently all adult Maldivians carry
In the fixed rankings, we find two active SIMs; there are only two operators in the
Afghanistan occupying the Maldives), and Sri Lanka second with 52 SIMs per
cellar (0.37/100 people) be- 100 people. Both Pakistan (50/100) and Bhutan
hind Bangladesh (0.84/100). (37/100) are ahead of India (29/100) in mobile
Pakistan (2.5/100) is behind phones
Nepal (2.8/100). This is very
growth in fixed over the 2003-08 period (-2 per its Telecommunication/ICT data directly form
surprising given the apparent cent), but this simply because India is more governments by means of an annual
superiority of the Pakistan honest in its reporting, counting CDMA on the questionnaire that is sent to the government
mobile side instead of on the fixed side. For agency in charge of telecommunications/ICT.
policy and regulatory frame- example Sri Lanka is experiencing negative This is usually the Ministry or the regulatory
work. Both use CDMA on the growth in wireline that is masked by CDMA
growth.
agency. The STAT Unit verifies and harmonises
data, carries out research, and collects missing
fixed access side, so that From 2003 to 2008, the number of active SIMs values from government web sites and
cannot be the explanation has increased by over 12 times, while the
number of fixed connections has decreased
operators' annual reports, particularly for
countries that do not reply to the questionnaire.
marginally, the negative growth in India wiping Market research data are also used to cross-
cause serious re-examination of policies such as
out all the gains in the rest of South Asia. South check and complement missing values.
the BDT 800 SIM tax. The fact that Afghanistan’s
Asia is clearly the territory of the mobile. The indicators/statistics published in this
CAGR for 2003-08 is 109 per cent, higher than
As a United Nations agency, the ITU has an publication are used to back up ICT sections in
Bangladesh’s 2003-08 CAGR of 101 per cent,
suggests that the gap between the two countries obligation to identify, define, and produce inter-governmental publications such as the
is more likely to increase than decrease. statistics covering its sector - the UNDP Human Development Report, the World
In the fixed rankings, we find Afghanistan telecommunication/ICT sector. This is in line Bank World Development Indicators and the
occupying the cellar (0.37/100 people) behind with other specialised agencies that publish United Nations Statistical Yearbook. Data are
Bangladesh (0.84/100). Pakistan (2.5/100) is statistics covering their respective field of available in a number of formats including
behind Nepal (2.8/100). This is very surprising operations and forms part of the global statistical printed publications, CD-ROM, and by
given the apparent superiority of the Pakistan system of the UN. electronic download.
policy and regulatory framework. Both use The collection of over 100 The flagship publication, the Yearbook of
CDMA on the fixed access side, so that cannot telecommunication/ICT indicators is one of the Statistics, has been published annually for
be the explanation. main activities of the unit. The ITU's Market almost three decades and is widely respected as
16 India is the only country showing negative Information and Statistics (STAT) Unit collects the world's leading source of ICT statistics.

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The telecommunication sector comprises of Pakistan
Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Frequency Allocation Board
(FAB), National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), NTC
and SCO. The AGO conducted audit report says that the PTA
management has not settled the issue of pay and allowances and
other fringe benefits to its employees since 2004
he Auditor General of Pakistan has
T detected irregularities, embezzlements,
unauthorised expenditure, non-recoveries
and losses, amounting to Rs7.75 billion in
various sections of telecommunication. The AGP,
in its report on accounts of this sector for 2008-09,
observed that the national exchequer suffered a
total loss of Rs7.247 billion in the NTC; Rs464.11
million in Special Communication Organisation
(SCO) and Rs8.399 million in Pakistan
Telecommunication.
The telecommunication sector comprises
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA),
Frequency Allocation Board (FAB), National Radio
Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), NTC
and SCO. The AGO conducted audit on test check
basis, and observed irregularities of Rs3879 million.
The report says that the PTA management has not
settled the issue of pay and allowances and other
fringe benefits to its employees since 2004.
As a result, irregular payments were made on
account of pay and allowances, honorarium, cash
reward, leave encashment and foreign TA/DA,
amounting to Rs69.669 million, although the pay
package was approved and rules were quite clear
about the grant of these benefits, the report reveals.
The report says that "receivables" remained a
weak area, which resulted in non-recovery of huge
amount of Rs1008 million from various
telecom/mobile operators "The PTA incurred
irregular expenditure on purchase of vehicles and
laptops worth Rs13.979 million.
"The instances of misappropriation and misuse
of public money, totalling Rs82.307 million,
showing the inability of the management to avert
losses," the report says. The report laments that the
FAB prepares only its "Receipt and Expenditure
Account," which does not reflect the status of its
liabilities and assets.
"It made irregular payments on account of pay
and allowances, leave encashment and house rent
allowance, despite the approval of its pay package.
The foreign TA/DA worth Rs25.595 million was
also paid without the approval of the Finance
Division. The FAB also incurred irregular
expenditure on purchase of vehicles worth Rs1.628
million," says the report.
The NRTC management also incurred irregular
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expenditure on purchase of vehicles worth Rs2.617
million. The report says that it was not adhering to
the Public Procurement Rules, which resulted in
irregular procurements worth Rs7.187 million. The
report further says that the government exchequer
sustained a huge loss due to non-deduction of
income tax and sales tax worth Rs1.089 million.
According to report, the NTC incurred
irregular expenditure of Rs18.925 million in
violation of the Public Procurement Rules. “Stores,
amounting to Rs39.668 million, were purchased
un-necessarily, resulting in blockage of public
money.” It could not recover an amount of
Rs20.532 million from different agencies and made
irregular payments on account of cash reward
worth Rs8.987 million without obtaining approval
of Finance Division."
"The instances of
misappropriation and misuse
of public money, totalling
Rs82.307 million, showing the
inability of the management to
avert losses"
The report says that the SCO management
made unauthorised re-appropriation of funds of
Rs1100 million without the approval of the Finance
Division. The AGP recommended that the
management of these organisations was sensitised
with the importance of effective internal control
systems.
The AGP recommends that the Principal
Accounting Officers and management of these
organisations should exercise due diligence and
adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) and International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) while maintaining the
books of accounts. It recommends that the
organisations should ensure observance of the
rules and regulations and introduce effective
systems of stores and inventory management.

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Bakra online through

ith advancements in technology and

W increase in buying power, most of

the city dwellers are looking for
ways to cut the steps between order

SMS, internet
and delivery. People are relying on phone and
internet to place orders and receive goods,
eliminating the hassle of physically visiting the
marketplace. One can get Bakra Online through
SMS, Wap or via web.
The worst power crisis grip over the country
as the shortfall bulged to 3000 Megawatts in July
2009. The people were facing problems in water
supply as well owing to the power crisis. Almost
six to eight hours of loadshedding on equal basis
throughout the cities of Pakistan. After the
loadshedding, floor crisis surging in the country,
the people queued for getting flour at the highest
prices. Now there is no sugar stock after the
Supreme Court ordered to sell the sugar at Rs40
per kg.
Eidul Azha is a festivity independent of all
crises. Children like the animals and desire to buy
them not as early as possible but also much
healthy, the price of an average goat is 12000 to
15000. It is not possible to buy an average
sacrificial animal for the middle or lower middle
class people. It is feared the crises of sacrificial
animals will be deepen this year.
The trend of purchasing sacrificial animals
through internet is gaining popularity. A large
number of web sites offer goats, cows and camels
for the upcoming Eid ul Azha have appeared on
the internet. These web sites claim that browsing
for animals on the internet is better than Online Bakra is a buying service that provides photo,
personally going to a cattle market to select a
sacrificial animal. These said that people would video, voice and other descriptions including types
browse for animals by their pictures and rates and
could place orders. and prices of the goats and other sacrificial animals
City Government should on the internet which assists customers to make their
promote online selling of choice
sacrificial animals to keep Different chains of big stores as well as market in this heavy traffic of the provincial
the city neat and clean on individuals manage these web sites. They claim
that buying a sacrificial animal on the internet was
metropolis and then after reaching there I have to
bargain a lot with the sellers and then look for a
Eid ul Azha as usually hassle free and without any bargaining because of van to get the animal home. “The internet has
competitive prices. It also saves precious time of made it very easy now,” he said.
people set up cattle markets buyers. Most of the web sites are having
on every city road and advertisements from different religious parties for
donation of the sacrificial animals’ skins while
green belt many other are offering the facility of performing
Qurbani and then delivery the meat to customers’
These web sites accept credit cards and other homes.
modes of payment through internet and say that They are also offering Qurbani to expatriate
the selected animal will be delivered at the Pakistanis and one of their packages is that they
doorstep of the purchaser the next day. Eid ul will sacrifice an animal here in Pakistan, distribute
Azha is marked with the ritual of sacrifice and its meat among the poor and send pictures of live
millions of Muslims across the globe make and sacrificed animal to the customers abroad.
sacrifices of cows, goats, sheeps and camels to Likewise, some web sites are also offering the
remember the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) as expatriates the option of viewing the sacrifice on
well as to celebrate the end of Hajj. their web site. These web sites said they will Waqar, a resident of Defence area, said all such
While making sacrifice is not an issue in dedicate an IP address and people could watch the web sites were showing the pictures of the
Muslim countries, it is really a task for Muslims sacrifice no matter which country they were in. animals as well as their bio data like their weight,
living in the western world. People usually send The idea of purchasing sacrificial animals age and teeth and after we purchased the animal
funds to their relatives and friends in Muslim through internet was introduced in the country online, they send us the same and in case of a
countries to make sacrifice on their behalf or give some two or three years back. People said that change we can deny our order.
money to charities for the purpose. But now they companies and individuals were selling all kind The people however said that prices on the
have got control on their sacrifices, thanks to the of stuff on internet then why not sacrificial web sites right now were quite exorbitant but they
internet. animals and termed this idea brilliant. hoped that the prices would come down near Eid.
Online Bakra is a buying service that provides Khurram, a resident of Faisal Town said, on They said the City Government should promote
photo, video, voice and other descriptions last Eidul Azha he purchased a goat through one this type of selling of sacrificial animals to keep
including types and prices of the goats and other of such web sites and this year he was again the city neat and clean on Eid as usually people
sacrificial animals on the internet which assists planning to do the same. It saved my time set up cattle markets on every city road and green
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Eid: 660 million texts
exchanged nationwide
It is becoming very normal for SMS volumes to peak
during festive seasons, mainly due to consumers
opting to send SMS greetings because it is
inexpensive, easy to use and supported by all mobile
handsets in the market
cision has announced that over 660
A million text messages were delivered
across its messaging systems during a
48 hour period in Pakistan, over the
2009 Eid festive season. With 95 million mobile
subscribers representing 58 per cent of the
mobile penetration rate, Pakistan is one of the
fastest growing mobile markets in the world.
“It is becoming very normal for SMS volumes
to peak during festive seasons, mainly due to
consumers opting to send SMS greetings
because it is inexpensive, easy to use and
supported by all mobile handsets in the market.
“One of the key drivers for SMS traffic
growth in this market is the introduction of SMS
bundles this year for the prepaid segment. With
mobile users taking advantage of such bundles,
SMS volumes are rising to new record levels to
over half a billion being processed in just two
days. These figures demonstrate that SMS is still
the preferred choice for communicating and is
set to remain the most dominant data revenue
driver for Pakistan mobile operators.” Sherif
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Hamoudah, Senior Vice President and General
Manager for Acision in Middle East, Africa and
Pakistan said.
With SMS volumes continuing to increase
year on year, Acision sees ample opportunities
for operators to double SMS service revenues
through innovations in messaging, and
differentiation in the messaging experience
through value added enhancements that provide
convenience and productivity.
“Operators too, are realising that SMS must
be managed in parallel to its overall business. By
growing a messaging business on an open
architecture mobile operators can rapidly roll
out new services. The scalable nature of the
Acision SMSC means that operators messaging
systems can effortlessly handle substantial
increases in volumes of messages within
seconds. As the world’s leading messaging
company, Acision has extensive global market
reach which means we have a better insight into
the present and future requirements of mobile
operators and mobile subscribers.” Hamoudah
added.
Unfortunately, it was Telenor
who informed its users via
SMS that it has postponed
the packages on Eid to
sustain the network. The
packages remained inactive
since September 24, 2009
This Eid has seen a strange trend of
suspending SMS services. Unfortunately, it was
Telenor who informed its users via SMS that it
has postponed the packages on Eid to sustain the
network. The packages remained inactive since
September 24, 2009.
Dear Customers, SMS Bundles have been
suspended till 24th September 09 to provide you
better service during EID. Please subscribe again
on 24th September after 2pm. We apologise for
any inconvenience.
Such lawful activities are waiting for the
concern of Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority. There is apparently no reason for
why Telenor halt the SMS bundles where other
cell phone mobile operators were serving the
people nationwide. We hope that PTA will take
notice of the violation of customer’s rights.
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Revised framework for
MVNO services
To provide MVNO services, PTA has set an initial fee
of USD five million. Initially, the license shall be
issued for period of 10 years which would be
extendable for another term of 10 years subject to
mutual agreement between the parties and consent of
the Authority
akistan Telecommunication Authority
P (PTA), in the fulfilment of obligation under
Mobile Cellular Policy 2004, has revised
and issued framework for Mobile Virtual
Network Operator (MVNO) services to bring it in
accordance with the present trend and dynamics of
local telecommunication market scenario.
In the revised framework, PTA has made it
compulsory for prospective MVNOs to first sign an
agreement with at least one Mobile Network
Operator (MNO) before applying for the permission
from PTA.
The MVNO framework restricts the deployment
of self-owned network elements i.e. Radio Access,
Transmission, Switching and Network equipments
etc by MVNOs. Further, MVNOs will be allowed to
make commercial arrangements with more than
one conventional MNO for provision of mobile
communication services to their own customers.
MVNOs shall be allowed to enter into roaming
agreements with other operators on mutually
agreed terms and conditions, and they shall hold
their own brand name and customer ownership
while marketing their own SIMs.
The MNO(s) shall be responsible for the national
security issues, and appropriate clauses will be
included in their agreement with MVNO(s) to
ensure efficient resolution of such issues.
To provide MVNO services, PTA has set an
initial fee of USD five million. PTA has determined
USD five million for keeping in view Pakistan's
market and its dynamics. Initially, the license shall
be issued for period of 10 years which would be
extendable for another term of 10 years subject to
mutual agreement between the parties and consent
of the Authority. However, the license shall be
terminated on expiry of agreement between MNO
and MVNO or upon expiry of the license of the
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parent MNO.
In case PTA, for any valid reason, terminates the
license of a parent MNO, licence(s) of attached
MVNO(s) shall also stand terminated. It may be
noted that like other PTA licensees the MVNOs will
also be liable to pay all other regulatory fees and
contributions in addition to the initial license fee.
The new MVNO framework says that provision
of Quality of Service (QoS) shall be the sole
responsibility of licensed MVNO therefore, it must
ensure that its users receive good QoS as per
benchmarks set by PTA. While entering into an
agreement with MNO, individual responsibilities of
MVNO including provision of QoS should clearly
be pronounced in the agreement.
The MVNO(s) shall be responsible for making
necessary arrangements to facilitate its users and for
the purpose it shall establish at least one Customer
Care Centre and 24/7 helpline in each city of its
operation. The MVNO shall not stop provision of
services to its customers without at least a three
months notice and prior approval from PTA.
MVNO shall also be responsible for resolution of
billing or other disputes with its customers.
PTA shall approve the contents of Standard
Contract of Service and Customer Agreement Form
of MVNO(s) prior to the commencement of its
services. MVNO(s) shall submit Code of
Commercial Practice to PTA and shall follow the
same with true letter and spirit.
It is pertinent to mention that this framework
may be reviewed by PTA from time to time if PTA
deems fit or circumstances require so. It is expected
that this new framework will enhance the chances of
further growth in the telecom sector of Pakistan by
providing opportunities of new investments in the
sector and hence making the market friendlier for
consumers.
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Net neutrality rules by FCC
ISPs would still be permitted to address harmful
traffic and traffic unwanted by users, such as spam,
and prevent both the transfer of unlawful content,
such as child pornography, and the unlawful transfer
of content, such as a transfer that would infringe
copyright
nternet is usually perceived to be a law-less
I
world of communication. You can do
anything, any time, from anywhere.
Freedom of expression is the motto of the
world of web sites. However, all those glitters are
not gold. The world of internet is not as free as it
appears to be. There are certain hidden
interventions that are made by ISPs to control the
internet traffic. The regulation of the internet is
very important to make sure the rights of
Netizens.
The US Federal Communications Commission
has proposed a number of rules to limit the ability
of ISPs to restrict their customers' access to
services and content on the internet. While
operators could still engage in "reasonable" traffic
management, such as to prevent congestion, the
rules seek to limit the increasingly common
efforts by ISPs to restrict customer access to
services such as P2P sites, VoIP services or other
high-bandwidth activities.
In addition, internet users should be able to
connect any device to the network, according to
the proposed 'net neutrality' rules. As the FCC
also wants the rules to apply to wireless and
mobile internet providers, this could mean an end
to operator-exclusive handset deals and rules
preventing Wi-Fi devices on mobile networks.
The six proposed rules are open for public
consultation until 14 January, 201. The rules mean
ISPs would
1) Not be allowed to prevent users from
sending or receiving the lawful content of their
choice over the internet;
22 2) Not be allowed to prevent users from
running lawful applications or using lawful
services of the user’s choice;
3) Not be allowed to prevent users from
ITU approves universal phone
charger standard
The new UCS standard is based on input from the GSMA, which
predicts a 50 per cent reduction in standby energy consumption,
elimination of 51,000 tonnes of redundant chargers, and a subse-
quent reduction of 13.6 million tonnes in greenhouse gas
emissions each year
The International Telecommunication
Union has given its approval for an energy-
efficient one-charger-fits-all new mobile
phone standard. Every mobile phone user will
benefit from the new Universal Charging
Solution, which enables the same charger to
be used for all future handsets. The new UCS
standard is based on input from the GSMA,
which predicts a 50 per cent reduction in
standby energy consumption, elimination of
51,000 tonnes of redundant chargers,
and a subsequent reduction of 13.6 million
tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions each year.
connecting to and using on its network the user’s
choice of lawful devices that do not harm the
network;
4) Not be allowed to deprive users of the
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entitlement to competition among network
providers, application providers, service
providers, and content providers;
5) Be required to treat lawful content,
applications, and services in a non-discriminatory
manner; and
6) Be required to disclose such information
concerning network management and other
practices as is reasonably required for users and
content, application, and service providers to
enjoy the protections specified in the rules.
ISPs would still be permitted to address
harmful traffic and traffic unwanted by users,
As the FCC also wants the
rules to apply to wireless
and mobile internet
providers, this could mean
an end to operator-exclu-
sive handset deals and
rules preventing Wi-Fi
devices on mobile networks
such as spam, and prevent both the transfer of
unlawful content, such as child pornography, and
the unlawful transfer of content, such as a transfer
that would infringe copyright.
In addition, the FCC is seeking comments on
"managed" or "specialised" services, which may
fall outside the basic rules. These are customised
IP-based services for businesses and other distinct
users, such as the healthcare, energy or education
sectors.
The regulator is also leaving the door open for
a different application of the rules to mobile
operators, calling for comments on "in what time
Standardisation of the UCS within ITU has
been completed by Study Group 5 -
Environment and Climate Change, and will
accelerate broad adoption.
Based on the Micro-USB interface, UCS
chargers will also include a four-star or higher
efficiency rating. The ITU will also participate
in the forthcoming UNFCCC Climate
Change Talks in Barcelona, from 2-6
November and stress the
significance of ICTs as a major cross-sectoral
tool in reducing greenhouse
gas emissions.
frames or phases, and to what extent the
principles should apply to non-wireline forms of
broadband internet access, including mobile
wireless".

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Using a Christian to invite Muslims to come and avail the Telenor’s
unique service during Umra is unethical. The policy makers of
huge campaigns are incompetent to keep in mind that their single
act can effect the feelings of countless people
ne after another the senior officials of
O Telenor are inflicting pain upon the
people of Pakistan. Initially, it was the
cartoons issue which badly hurt the
Muslims world wide by a Norwegian company
which has close links with the Telenor group.
News came of Telenor’s probable sale to the
Zong and now it is the effort to invoke religious
right.
A national daily disclose that the model
Telenor hired in its Umra advertisement was
Christian. The news evoked the religious
sentiments of Muslims to fight for their religious
sanctity.
Let us make it clear that the management of
Flare has no grudges against the Christen
community residing in Pakistan. The objection is
solely on the selection of an improper person for
a very precious depiction.
It is widely known that the Makkah and the
pilgrims are of prime importance to Muslims and
it is their religious duty to pay at least one visit to
the holy city. Using a Christian to invite Muslims
to come and avail the Telenor’s unique service is
unethical. The policy makers of huge campaigns
are incompetent to keep in mind that their single
act can affect the feelings of countless people.
The initiative of hiring a Christian model has
not abridged the religious differences as some
Telenor would not have made
such a mistake if it ever
bothered the feelings of millions
of Muslims. The prime concern
of this company is to grasp as
much money as possible and to
support anti-Muslim and pro-
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Jewish activities.
walls can never be levelled. Islam and
Christianity are two distinct religions that have
different norms and are of different flavours. The
mistake to invite both under one platform is not
just and specially in a situation when the
platform is a Norwegian company like Telenor.
Telenor would not have made such a mistake
if it ever bothered the feelings of millions of
Muslims. The prime concern of this company is
to grasp as much money as possible and to
support anti-Muslim and pro-Jewish activities.
Ample evidences of Telenor’s such efforts have
been already provided in Flare.
Cartoon issue; angry protestors burning Dennish flag and
protesting against Telenor. (File Photo)
Coming across the anticipated dealing of
Telenor-Zong it is also clear that Telnor’s only
focus is money. A desperate company that is
ready to sell out its own self to secure its
hegemony and property in somewhere else. The
situation becomes more critical when we
remember that Telenor is doing all this to save
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its Indian hand. How immoral and unjust.
What will be the destiny of those people who
opt Telenor? Will Telenor arrange some
referendum? Have the company taken initiative
on behalf of its customers, if yes then who gave
it the right?
China Mobile needs to buy something out of
Cartoon issue; angry protestors burning telenor banners in
Karachi. (File Photo)
their homeland; this was the statement from
their chairman Mr Wang Jianzhou.
When two people get married, either of them
or sometimes both of them adopt each other’s
qualities and habits. If Telenor will ever go for
such a relation, and that is inevitable from certain
point of views then which brand is going to
dominate is a question. The question will remain
unanswered unless or until someone from the
Telenor side dare to reply.
We should also inform you that Eddy
Abdullah has already confirmed the news.
Orascom changed its course in Indian market
because it wants to save its dear and loyal market
in Pakistan. History repeat itself and it will be no
wonder if Telenor will sale its Pakistani share to
save its profits in India. It is true that you can not
eat your cake and have it. For stretching itself in
India, Telenor must quit Pakistan.
It would be far respectful if Telenor behaved
while keeping in mind its critical position in
Pakistan. Telenor is harming its repute by using
unfair means. We hope that PTA will take notice
Cartoon issue; angry protestors shouting against Telenor
in Islamabad. (File Photo)
of the issue that is not only of a model’s religion
but also of ethics. Telenor has no right to inflict
pain upon the religious sentiments of so many
people by hiring wrong person for one of the
holies duty.
Here, we would like to ask a question from all
devoted Pakistanis weather they will allow any
one to not honour their religion for just the sake
of investment. If Telenor Pakistan is sincere then
they have to follow the land of law and that is to
respect the Muslims and their religion.
It is un-acceptable that all this is being done
with out the will of the higher authorities of the
company which has a pro Jewish mind. Now it is
the customers of Telenor Pakistan which can
decide to move in favour of their religion or the
other way. It is our will and commitment that
will save our religion and others will respect
Muslims and their religion.

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In developing countries, the number of users grew by a quarter, or
almost five times faster than in developed countries. As a result,
developing countries now account for more than half of the world’s
internet users
akistan is among the five dynamic
P economies of developing Asia in terms of
increased penetration of mobile phones,
internet and broadband, says the
Information Economy Report, 2009 published by
the United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD).
Among the five countries in terms of mobile
penetration, Pakistan is placed at number three
followed by Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Iran and
Maldives remain at the top positions,
respectively. In the area of internet penetration,
Pakistan is placed at the third position and for
broadband penetration the country is at the
fourth position.
The report sees the mobile industry as a ‘cash
cow’ in some countries noting that Pakistan was
experiencing significant macroeconomic
problems, yet the mobile market steams ahead as
the effects of the global economic recession on the
global mobile network are so far limited.
The number of fixed lines in the world has
essentially been frozen at around 1.2 billion since
2006 and even saw a slight decline in 2008. Since
2004, developing countries have accounted for
just over half of all fixed telephone lines.
Global fixed line tele-density (fixed telephone
subscriptions divided by population and
multiplied by 100) stood at 18 in 2008. In
developed countries, tele-density was 47, while
in developing countries it was 12.
At the end of 2008, there were an estimated 1.4
billion internet users around the world. The
growth rate of 15 per cent was slightly lower than
in 2007. In developing countries, the number of
users grew by a quarter, or almost five times
faster than in developed countries. As a result,
developing countries now account for more than
half of the world’s internet users.
China hosted the largest number of users with
298 million, followed by the United States (191
million) and Japan (88 million). A little over one
fifth of the world’s population used the Internet
in 2008.
Public internet facilities such as internet cafés,
educational establishments and digital
community centres are also important for
boosting internet usage in developing countries.
The number of fixed broadband subscribers
around the world was an estimated 398 million
at the end of 2008. Developing countries
accounted for almost 40 per cent of these, making
broadband one of the few ICTs where developed
countries still represent the majority of users.
Global average broadband penetration stood at
5.9, with striking differences between developed
and developing economies.
Compared with most other industries, the
mobile sector in developing countries should
have a good chance of weathering the storm.
According to the latest available data, growth
continued in the two largest developing country
mobile markets — China and India — also in
2009.
The report estimated that the value of exports
of information and communication technologies
(ICTs) goods rose from USD813 billion to
USD1.73 trillion between 1998 and 2007,
representing 13 per cent of all merchandise trade.
The increase was almost entirely attributable
to developing Asia. Other developing regions as
well as economies in transition remain marginal
exporters of ICT goods. While exports of ICT
goods such as computers and consumer
electronic devices have been hit hard by the
global recession, IT and ICT-related services
appear to have been more resilient, the report
notes.

Flare Report InsighT
1LINK by
Warid – the
single solution
All of a sudden bill payment is
in everyone’s mind. Whether it
is utility bills or phone bill, the
race is on for convenience and
service. Warid has started to
offer its phone bill payment at
1 Link ATMs with a statement
that “This service is free of cost
and has no hidden charges”
W
arid provides endless convenience
to pay your postpay bills or top up
your prepaid accounts via 1LINK
ATMs throughout the country.
Now, no need to wait in line, pay your bills
through ATMS of following 1LINK Member
banks in a convenient and effective manner. It is
simple and easy to use service which is available
24 x 7.
All subscribers can now avail the facility to
pay their bill through ATM machines, or can top
up its prepaid number, which are available in
denominations of Rs250, Rs500 and Rs1000.
Currently following members of 1LINK are
providing this service.

Allied Bank Limited

Atlas Bank

Bank Al Habib

Bank Al Falah

Habib Bank Limited

RBS- Royal Bank of Scotland

Soneri Bank Limited

Standard Chartered Bank Limited

United Bank Limited
To pay your postpaid bill or top up your prepaid
number follow the following steps:

After entering your ATM PIN number, select
the Utility Bill Payment option on the ATM
screen,

Select ‘Warid Telecom’ from the list that
appears on the screen,

Enter your mobile number for which you
want top up or bill payment,

Select your account,

Select the amount for top up or enter the bill
payment amount for post pay,

Acknowledge the entered information, and

Collect/save the receipt.
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 Interview Flare Report
Mr. Salman Mahmood
CEO Averox
The Averox story begins with a software house in England which was
established in 1982 where Salman served as the CEO, he initially
started off with 12 employees and with his keen sense of business
and a vision towards the future the company has now grown
worldwide
T
he Averox Group of companies Averox
Inc. USA, Averox Europe Ltd. United
Kingdom, Averox Telecommunications
LLC Dubai and Averox Pvt. Ltd.
Pakistan are currently under the leadership
and guidance of CEO Salman Mahmood. Salman
over a span of 16 years has accumulated a
tremendous amount of international experience,
working for blue-chip IT organisations such as
Cap Gemini Ernest & Young. Also as a
consultant to various other companies lending
his in depth knowledge and implementing IT
strategies for market leaders such as Ford Credit
Group Europe, General Motors, Volvo Trucks
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North America, British American Tobacco,
Reckitt Benckiser, DHL and Shell Petroleum. A
Computer Science graduate with strong
technical and business skills, Salman has also
received industry leading certifications such as
SAP and Siebel.
The Averox story begins with a software
house in England which was established in 1982
where Salman served as the CEO, he initially
started off with 12 employees and with his keen
sense of business and a vision towards the future
the company has now grown worldwide. In late
2000, Pakistan IT regulations were simplified
and the government agencies tended to be
Averox is now among the top
three IT companies in
Pakistan who are offering
their shares to the public and
one of the biggest
companies with respect to
market capitalization
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supportive of the industry and because of the
favorable conditions of low labor cost,
availability of land, a stable economy and good
investment opportunities in Pakistan, Salman
was able to establish a Pakistan office Pearl
Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd. In 2003. Within a short
span the Pakistan office grew from a 2 person
In a short span, Salman has
materialized his ideas and
goals where others dream to
attain, and is committed to
provide his insight into the
future with a wide array of
solutions and services
outfit to more than 100 employees and in 2004,
Salman had spread his reach into the middle
east, establishing Pearl Consulting FZ-LLC in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
In 2006, Pearl Consulting was re-branded as
Averox and is now a Public company on the
NASDAQ over the counter bulletin board
(OTCBB) in USA.
A man of acute vision, Salman in 2007 was
moving ahead, as Averox was now offering
renewable energy solutions for telecom vendors
to households worldwide. A bold step where
energy problems are on the rise as natural
resources are depleted and power costs are
increasing.
Averox is now among the top three IT
companies in Pakistan who are offering their
shares to the public and one of the biggest
companies with respect to market capitalization
which was at one state US $130 million, with a
share price of US $7.50. The company has
achieved various certifications of quality and
Salman himself numerous awards of excellence.
In a short span, Salman has materialized his
ideas and goals where others dream to attain,
and is committed to provide his insight into the
future with a wide array of solutions and
services.
Besides being a successful entrepreneur,
Salman is an avid horserider, having his own
farm with top of the breed horses. In 2006, he
won the all Pakistan Tent Pegging
Championship organized by the CDA,
Islamabad and was named "Best Horseman" of
the show!.

 Telepedia Flare Report
Journey of handset and its expansion
In Japan and South Korea, the market no longer supplies phones of the second generation. Earlier in the
decade there were doubts about whether 3G might happen, and also whether 3G might become a
commercial success. By the end of 2007, it had become clear that 3G was a reality and was clearly on the
path to become a profitable venture
n the beginning, two-way radios were used
I in vehicles such as taxicabs, police cruisers,
ambulances, and the like, but were not mobile
phones because they were not normally
connected to the telephone network. Users could
not dial phone numbers from their vehicles. A
large community of mobile radio users, known as
the mobileers, popularised the technology that
would eventually give way to the mobile phone.
Originally, mobile two-way radios were
permanently installed in vehicles, but later
versions such as the so-called transportables or
"bag phones" were equipped with a cigarette
lighter plug so that they could also be carried, and
thus could be used as either mobile or as portable
two-way radios. During the early 1940s, Motorola
developed a backpacked two-way radio, the
Walkie-Talkie and later developed a large hand-
held two-way radio for the US military. This
battery powered "Handie-Talkie" (HT) was about
the size of a man's forearm.
In Europe, radio telephony was first used on
the first-class passenger trains between Berlin and
Hamburg in 1926. At the same time, radio
telephony was introduced on passenger airplanes
for air traffic security. Later radio telephony was
introduced on a large scale in German tanks
during the Second World War. After the war
German police in the British zone of occupation
first used disused tank telephony equipment to
run the first radio patrol cars. In all of these cases
the service was confined to specialists that were
trained to use the equipment. In the early 1950s
ships on the Rhine were among the first to use
radio telephony with an untrained end customer
as a user.
In 1910 Lars Magnus Ericsson installed a
telephone in his car, although this was not a radio
telephone. While travelling across the country, he
would stop at a place where telephone lines were
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accessible and using a pair of long electric wires
he could connect to the national telephone
network. In 1946 soviet engineers G. Shapiro and
I. Zaharchenko successfully tested their version of
a radio mobile phone mounted inside a car. The
device could connect to local telephone network
on a range up to 20 kilo meters.
In December 1947, Douglas H. Ring and W.
Rae Young, Bell Labs engineers, proposed
hexagonal cells for mobile phones in vehicles.
Philip T. Porter, also of Bell Labs, proposed that
the cell towers be at the corners of the hexagons
rather than the centres and have directional
antennas that would transmit/receive in three
directions into three adjacent hexagon cells. The
During the early 1940s,
Motorola developed a
backpacked two-way radio,
the Walkie-Talkie and later
developed a large hand-held
two-way radio for the US
military. This battery
powered "Handie-Talkie"
(HT) was about the size of a
man's forearm
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technology did not exist then and the frequencies
had not yet been allocated. Cellular technology
was undeveloped until the 1960s, when Richard
H. Frenkiel and Joel S. Engel of Bell Labs
developed the electronics.
Recognisable mobile phones with direct
dialling have existed at least since the 1950s. In the
1954 movie Sabrina, the businessman Linus
Larrabee (played by Humphrey Bogart) makes a
call from the phone in the back of his limousine.
The first fully automatic mobile phone system,
called MTA (Mobile Telephone system A), was
developed by Ericsson and commercially released
in Sweden in 1956. This was the first system that
did not require any kind of manual control in base
stations, but had the disadvantage of a phone
weight of 40 kg (90 lb). MTB, an upgraded version
with transistors, weighing 9 kg (20 lb), was
introduced in 1965 and used DTMF signalling. It
had 150 customers in the beginning and 600 when
it shut down in 1983.
In 1957 young soviet radio engineer Leonid
Kupriyanovich from Moscow created the portable
mobile phone, named after himself as LK-1 or
"radiophone". This true mobile phone consisted of
a relatively small-sized handset equipped with an
antenna and rotary dial, and communicated with
a base station. Kupriyanovich's "radiophone" had
three kilogram of total weight, could operate up
to 20 or 30 kilo meters, and had 20 or 30 hours of
battery lifespan. LK-1. The base station of LK-1
(called ATR, or Automated Telephone
Radiostation) could connect to local telephone
network and serve several customers.
In 1958, Kupriyanovich resized his
"radiophone" to "pocket" version. The weight of
improved "light" handset was about 500 gram.
In 1958 the USSR also began to deploy the
"Altay" national civil mobile phone service
especially for motorists. The newly-developed
mobile telephone system was based on Soviet
MRT-1327 standard. The main developers of the
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Altay system were Voronezh Science Research
Institute of Communications (VNIIS) and the State
Specialised Project Institute (GSPI). In 1963 this
service started in Moscow, and in 1970 the Altay
service already was deployed in 30 cities of the
USSR. The last upgraded versions of the Altay
system are still in use in some places of Russia as
a trunking system.
In 1966, Bulgaria presented the pocket mobile
automatic phone RAT-0,5 combined with a base
station RATZ-10 (RATC-10) on Interorgtechnika-
66 international exhibition. One base station,
connected to one telephone wire line, could serve
up to 6 customers.
In 1967, each mobile phone had to stay within
the cell area serviced by one base station
throughout the phone call. This did not provide
continuity of automatic telephone service to
mobile phones moving through several cell areas.
In 1970 Amos E. Joel, Jr., another Bell Labs
engineer, invented an automatic "call handoff"
system to allow mobile phones to move through
several cell areas during a single conversation
without loss of conversation.
In December 1971, AT&T submitted a proposal
for cellular service to the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). After years of hearings, the
FCC approved the proposal in 1982 for Advanced
Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) and allocated
frequencies in the 824-894 MHz band. Analogue
AMPS was superseded by Digital AMPS in 1990.
One of the first successful public commercial
mobile phone networks was the ARP network in
Finland, launched in 1971. Posthumously, ARP is
sometimes viewed as a zero generation (0G)
cellular network, being slightly above previous
proprietary and limited coverage networks.
On April 3, 1973, Motorola employee Dr
Martin Cooper placed a call to Dr Joel S. Engel,
head of research at AT&T's Bell Labs, while
walking the streets of New York City talking on
the first Motorola DynaTAC prototype in
front of reporters. Motorola has a long
history of making automotive radios,
especially two-way radios for taxicabs and
police cruisers.
In the 1990s, 'second generation' (2G)
mobile phone systems such as GSM, IS-136
("TDMA"), iDEN and IS-95 ("CDMA")
began to be introduced. In 1991 the first
GSM network (Radiolinja) opened in
Finland. 2G phone systems were
characterised by digital circuit switched
transmission and the introduction of
advanced and fast phone-to-network signalling.
In general the frequencies used by 2G systems in
Europe were higher than those in America,
though with some overlap. For example, the 900
MHz frequency range was used for both 1G and
2G systems in Europe, so the 1G systems were
rapidly closed down to make space for the 2G
systems. In America the IS-54 standard was
deployed in the same band as AMPS and
displaced some of the existing analogue channels.
Coinciding with the introduction of 2G
systems was a trend away from the larger "brickle"
phones toward tiny 100–200g hand-held devices,
which soon became the norm. This change was
possible through technological improvements
such as more advanced batteries and more
energy-efficient electronics, but also was largely
related to the higher density of cellular sites
caused by increasing usage levels. This decreased
the demand for high transmission powers to reach
distant towers for customers to be satisfied.
The second generation introduced a new
variant to communication, as SMS text messaging
became possible, initially on GSM networks and
eventually on all digital networks. The first
machine-generated SMS message was sent in the
UK in 1991. The first person-to-person SMS text
message was sent in Finland in 1993. Soon SMS
became the communication method of preference
for the youth. Today in many advanced markets
the general public prefers sending text messages
to placing voice calls.
In 1957 young soviet radio
engineer Leonid
Kupriyanovich from Moscow
created the portable mobile
phone, named after himself
as LK-1 or "radiophone". This
true mobile phone consisted
of a relatively small-sized
handset equipped with an
antenna and rotary dial, and
communicated with a base
station
2G also introduced the ability to access media
content on mobile phones, when Radiolinja (now
Elisa) in Finland introduced the downloadable
ring tone as paid content. Finland was also the first
country where advertising appeared on the
mobile phone when a free daily news headline
service on SMS text messaging was launched in
2000, sponsored by advertising.
Telepedia
Not long after the introduction of 2G networks,
projects began to develop third generation (3G)
systems. Inevitably there were many different
standards with different contenders pushing their
own technologies. Quite differently from 2G
systems, however, the meaning of 3G has been
standardised in the IMT-2000 standardisation
processing. This process did not standardise on a
technology, but rather on a set of requirements
(2Mbit/s maximum data rate indoors, 384 kbit/s
outdoors for example). At that point, the vision of
a single unified worldwide standard broke down
and several different standards have been
introduced.
The first pre-commercial trial network with 3G
was launched by NTT DoCoMo in Japan in the
Tokyo region in May 2001. NTT DoCoMo
launched the first commercial 3G network on
October 1, 2001, using the WCDMA technology.
In 2002 the first 3G networks on the rival
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology were launched
by SK Telecom and KTF in South Korea, and
Monet in the USA. Monet has since gone
bankrupt. By the end of 2002, the second WCDMA
network was launched in Japan by Vodafone KK
(now Softbank). In March the first European
launches of 3G were in Italy and the UK by the
Three/Hutchison group, on WCDMA. 2003 saw a
further eight commercial launches of 3G, six more
on WCDMA and two more on the EV-DO
standard.
During the development of 3G systems, 2.5G
systems such as CDMA2000 1x and GPRS were
developed as extensions to existing 2G networks.
These provide some of the features of 3G without
fulfilling the promised high data rates or full range
of multimedia services. CDMA2000-1X delivers
theoretical maximum data speeds of up to 307
kbit/s. Just beyond these is the EDGE system
which in theory covers the requirements for 3G
system, but is so narrowly above these that any
practical system would be sure to fall short.
By the end of 2007 there were 295 million
subscribers on 3G networks worldwide, which
reflected 9 per cent of the total worldwide
subscriber base. About two thirds of these are on
the WCDMA standard and one third on the EV-
DO standard. The 3G telecoms services
generated over 120 billion dollars of
revenues during 2007 and at many markets
the majority of new phones activated were
3G phones. In Japan and South Korea the
market no longer supplies phones of the
second generation. Earlier in the decade
there were doubts about whether 3G might
happen, and also whether 3G might become
a commercial success. By the end of 2007 it
had become clear that 3G was a reality and
was clearly on the path to become a
profitable venture.

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Battle of smartphones
martphones are going mass market,

S fuelled by the public's "insatiable appetite"

for social media, analysts say. They predict
an explosion in sales alongside price falls

changing the technology

for smart handsets next year. It comes in a week
which sees the launch of Blackberry's latest
handset, the Storm 2. Meanwhile the Palm Pre,
dubbed an "iPhone killer" finally makes its UK

scenario
debut. Despite the recession the market for high-
end phones is buoyant.
"The mobile internet is at the same stage as the
internet was in 1998," said Ian Fogg, an analyst
with research firm Forrester. Ben Wood, an
analyst with CCS Insight, agrees.
"We are on the cusp of an explosion of
computer-like devices in the hands of consumers
where previously they were the preserve of the
early adopter," he said. "Social networks are the
fuel propelling the momentum," he added.
Increasingly mobile operators and handset
manufacturers are providing phones that are "a
one-stop shop for social messaging whether that
be Twitter alerts, instant messages or the latest
pictures on Facebook," said Mr Wood. It could be
time to drop the label "smartphone" thinks
Forrester analyst Ian Fogg.
"Most handset makers are looking to add
internet capabilities to their ranges. It is no longer
about whether a phone can access the internet but
how well," he said.
Nothing illustrates the rise of the smartphone
into the mainstream better than the story of
Blackberry. RIM (Research in Motion), the
company behind the Blackberry family, has
transformed itself in recent years, with a range of
handsets reaching far beyond its original
corporate demographic. Its Curve series has
become one of the fastest selling smartphones on
the market.
The mobile internet is at the same stage as the inter-
Increasingly mobile net was in 1998. We are on the cusp of an explosion
operators and handset
of computer-like devices in the hands of consumers
manufacturers are providing
phones that are "a one-stop where previously they were the preserve of the early
shop for social messaging adopter. Social networks are the fuel propelling the
whether that be Twitter momentum
alerts, instant messages or
for seven years. It debuts its own operating system as those on contracts. For anyone on a contract,
the latest pictures on - webOS - which aims to mimic desktop operating mobile internet is bundled pretty much as
Facebook systems. It allows users, for instance, to switch
between applications in the same way as
standard these days.

programmes are multi-tasked on a home

In August 2009, RIM announced that it had
sold 65 million Blackberry smartphones
worldwide. But it has yet to corner the apps
market in the same way as Apple's iPhone has.
While developers have written around 85,000
applications for the iPhone, there are only around
2,000 for Blackberrys. The Blackberry Storm 2 is
released on 15 October and addresses some of the
issues of the original handset. It sees new
touchscreen technology to improve the typing
experience and make it more like using a
traditional keyboard. It will be available via
Vodafone, free if users buy into a £35 a month
two-year contract.
The Palm Pre introduces a new mobile
operating system. The following day sees the
release of the Palm Pre in the UK, a much-
30 anticipated device which has been in development
computer. It has been touted as an "iPhone killer"
since its release in the US in June. Figures from
market research firm TNS suggest the Pre-Palm
launch could outshine the debut of the iPhone in
2007.
It surveyed 1,000 UK adults and found that 27
per cent of existing 02 customers would be "keen
to buy" the Palm Pre, compared with 17 per cent
wanting the iPhone prior to launch. It will be
available via 02, to anyone signing up for a two-
year £34.26 monthly contract. For those reluctant
to sign up for lengthy contracts, smartphones are If smartphones are to go truly mass market
currently expensive. To get a "pay and go" version cheaper handsets and data charging tariffs that are
of 02's iPhone 3G, for example, will cost a hefty attractive to the pre-paid market will be essential
£342.50. said Mr Wood.
According to Forrester the prepaid market in "£35 a month is a lot of money to some and we
the UK accounts for around 65 per cent of mobile predict that smartphones will be available below
users but data tariffs for users are not as attractive £100 in 2010, alongside tariff innovation," he said.

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Solar speeding up
atching his sons kick around a

W makeshift ball made from tightly

bound plastic bags, Ugandan
handyman Jackson Mawa marvels

cellular revolution
at the way business has improved since he
bought a solar-powered mobile phone.
"I am self-employed. Sometimes people call
me and they find my (cell) phone is off. I have
been having that problem a lot due to battery
charging. So when (Uganda Telecom) brought
out the solar phones, since I got it, that very day,
I have never had any problem with my phone,"
said Mawa, clutching the device.
Farmers can check market prices before
deciding which crop seeds to sow, speak to
buyers from their fields and get weather
forecasts. And unlike with standard mobile
phones, they don't have to worry about their
phone battery losing power.
Mobile phone penetration in these regions has
been held back by a lack of electricity: there is
simply no way to charge a cell phone in many
rural areas of developing countries. An estimated
1.6 billion people have no access to electricity at
all, while another 1 billion people have no
electricity for much of the day, according to
estimates by development groups.
Until solar cell phones were introduced,
charging a phone in remote areas, off the
electricity grid, entailed a bone-jarring journey to
the nearest town, where the phone battery could
be charged at kiosks run on generators for
relatively hefty fees.
There are more than three billion people using For millions of African and Asian people, with no
mobile phones around the world and most of the
next billion users will come from emerging connection to electricity grids or unreliable and
markets, particularly in the country-sides of
these markets.
expensive power access, these little solar-powered
gadgets are proving to be revolutionary
More than one billion
phones are sold globally month. That doesn't count the millions in India's A major appeal of solar-powered cell phones
each year, which requires remote villages where electricity is rare or non-
existent. Tapping this new market as well as
is the growing consumer demand for
environmentally sustainable mobile phone
the use of sales boxes, earning green points, is attracting mobile phone devices, and annual sales of greener phones
add-ons and tonnes of raw companies such as South Korea's Samsung which could grow to 105 million handsets by 2014, said

materials including rare released its first solar-powered phone model,

metals
"There is a significant opportunity within
developing markets where there is limited access
to grid electricity," said Windsor Holden,
principal analyst at telecoms research firm
Juniper Research. The makers of solar cell phones
such as Nokia, Samsung and ZTE see the rural
poor in these emerging markets as their main
customer base rather than carbon-conscious
consumers in the West.
"People's need to communicate is so high. It's
running miles ahead of the power grids
expansions," says Anne Larilahti, head of
environmentally sustainable business at network
equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks.
Across the ocean, in India's remote Orissa state,
farmers living off the power grid are generating
electricity with solar power which is making
inroads in rural India and Bangladesh. For them,
solar-powered cell phones are a natural
extension.
The potential in rural India for cell phone
makers and operators is huge. Consider this:
India had nearly 500 million wireless users, and
34 some 10 million new users are signing up each
Solar Guru, in India in June.
"We contact doctors for health related advice.
We seek information on weather from local
official. We speak to local agriculture officials
and discuss with them problem related to crops,"
said Indian farmer Jhasketan Pradhan.
If demand for such phones really takes off, it
is a risk for Nokia, who likely cannot watch for
long from aside as its market share in India and
in Africa is 60 to 70 per cent.
With proper positioning and pricing, solar-
powered cell phones could reach about two
billion people across the globe who have no
access to electricity. Aside from the commercial
opportunities, there are very real economic
benefits.
"Nowadays, farmers use mobile phones to
know about the market situation ... so that the
middlemen cannot exploit them and this is
happening in Bangladesh, this is
happening in Uganda, this is also happening in
India," said Abdul Bayes, an economics professor
from Bangladesh's Jahangirnagar University.
Bayes, who has studied the impact of mobile
phones on developing economies, estimates that
GDP increases by one or two per cent for every
10 per cent increase in mobile phone access.
Holden, of Juniper Research.
An average mobile user is responsible for
around 25 kg of C02 emissions per year, said
Holden, a collective total of 93 megatonnes of
CO2 globally as of the end of 2008. Electricity
consumed by charging mobile phones
contributes to just a fraction of such emissions.
Sony Ericsson and Nokia
are rolling out phones with greener
features such as lower energy consumption, use
of recycled materials, smaller packages and
electronic
user manuals. Meanwhile, Samsung and ZTE are
pushing ahead with solar phones and Sharp is
releasing its own model in Japan this year.
It's not clear what Nokia's plans are in the
solar phone department as it keeps a tight lid on
its future product lines.
In Africa, Kenya's Safaricom has already sold
out its first batch of solar-powered mobile
phones made by ZTE since the phones were
launched in August.
"It's selling pretty good because if we
compare with other phones that (are also new to
the market), they were not doing
as well as we are having this one do,"
said Gladwell Mbugua, a Safaricom sales agent
in Nairobi.

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Microsoft awards Warid
Warid Telecom is awarded with Gold Sponsorship and an honorary shield was
given to Warid’s Chief Information Officer. Microsoft has also developed a case
study taking a detailed account on Warid Pakistan, and it will be published on
Microsoft’s global website
arid Telecom (Pvt.) Ltd. the country’s
W most reliable service provider has
always been on forefront in deploying
the latest technology, partnering with
the worlds top class vendors like Oracle, Cisco, Sun
Microsystems and Microsoft.
Warid has recently commenced an outstanding
project of implementing Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure (VDI) solution based on Microsoft
Karachi: Senior executive of Warid Telecom
during the event.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. This initiative
was taken as part of Microsoft’s early adoption
Programme for this cutting edge virtualisation
technology. Warid Telecom was amongst the
Karachi: Warid Chief Information Officer Javed Mushtaq
addresses the Microsoft Windows 7.
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pioneer customers in the MEA region in profile through better security and compliance,
implementing VDI solution under this programme.
Microsoft held a commercial launch of Windows
7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Microsoft Exchange
Server 2010 in Pakistan. The event was held in
Sheraton Hotel Karachi. It is the largest outreach to
while maximising the productivity of the workforce
they support.”
With this project, Warid Telecom taken a leap
forward in carbon emissions, honouring its part in
keeping the planet greener thus takes another
IT Decision Makers, IT Professionals and Developers initiative for environment friendly green technology.
in Microsoft’s history. Warid Telecom is awarded Total Power Consumption is reduced by 180 per
with Gold Sponsorship and an honorary shield was
given to Warid’s Chief Information Officer.
Microsoft has also developed a case study taking a
Companies in Pakistan can
use these products to not
only drive costs down but
also drive down their risk
profile through better
security and compliance, Sherif Seddik, GM-Microsoft North Africa, East Mediter-
while maximising the ranean and Pakistan, Kamal Ahmed, Country GM-Microsoft
Pakistan and Zafar Ul-Islam, Technology Strategist speaking
productivity of the at the Press Conference for the Windows 7 Launch
workforce they support cent with annual saving of 215,280 KW/Y from
power and Total Air Conditioning Saving per Year:
detailed account on Warid Pakistan, and it will be 160,030 KW/Y, also Carbon Emission Saving per
published on Microsoft’s global website. Year: of 581730 Pound.

While speaking on the event Javed Mushtaq,
Chief Information Officer, Warid Telecom said, “We
expect a 20 per cent drop in our capital expenditure
and a 62 per cent drop in operating expenses by
cutting power, support, and hardware costs with the
Hyper-V solution.”
Microsoft Country Head Kamal Ahmed said,
“The launch of such a powerful product portfolio
showcases Microsoft’s commitment to our
customer’s top priority and seeks to enhance cost
savings, IT efficiency and business productivity.
Sherif Seddik, GM-Microsoft North Africa, East
Companies in Pakistan can use these products to not Mediterranean and Pakistan, receiving shield from Kamal
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only drive costs down but also drive down their risk Ahmed, Country GM-Microsoft Pakistan
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Razi Healthcare, Dr Osman Bashir Tahir along with Syed Tariq
Hussain, Jehangir Shah, Ayaz Dawood and Bilal Mustafa respective heads of EGIBL, Pak Oman
Investment Company Limited, BRR Guardian Modaraba and Bank of Khyber graced the ceremony

E
mirates Global Islamic Bank Limited
(EGIBL), the lead arranger, Pak Oman
Investment Company Limited, BRR
Guardian Modaraba and Bank of Khyber
have jointly arranged Sukuk Al Musharaka of
Rs660 million for Al Razi Healthcare Private
Limited (formerly Al Razi Diagnostic Center
(Pvt) Limited) a project of Dhabi Group.
The commemorative signing ceremony for
this facility held recently in Karachi. Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), Razi Healthcare, Dr
Osman Bashir Tahir along with Syed Tariq
Hussain, Jehangir Shah, Ayaz Dawood and Bilal
Mustafa respective heads of EGIBL, Pak Oman
Investment Company Limited, BRR Guardian
Modaraba and Bank of Khyber graced the
ceremony.
Al Razi Healthcare Pvt Ltd will offer patients
access to one of the most advanced diagnostic
facilities in Pakistan. Its state-of-the-art radiology
equipment and laboratory, supported by a team
of qualified specialists will ensure prompt,
highly reliable and accurate results for all with
no compromise on patients’ comfort and care.
The financing facility will help Al Razi
Healthcare to construct its world class Diagnostic
and Health Rejuvenation facilities in Lahore. n

Karachi: Syed Tariq Hussain, President, Emirates Global Islamic Bank Karachi: GM Finance, Wateen Telecom Aqib Zulfiqar attends the
Limited, gives documents to CEO, Al Razi Healthcare, Dr Osman function of Al Razi Healthcare.
Bashir Tahir in the ceremony.

Karachi: A group photo of Sukuk Al Musharaka and Al Razi Helath-

care members at the memorable event.

Karachi: CEO Equity Global, Fahd Parvez Sheikh and other

participants during the ceremony.

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Touch the music
Digital music is the future. In today’s world, the way we
listen to music and enjoy it has changed completely.
Nokia has been leading the music technology all the
way. We are partnering with the leading artists and
musicians: Imran Mahmood
usic is the universal language that can
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touch anyone’s heart and soul, it
transcends all cultures. People want to
own the music and play it loud. Music
is the most wanted entertainment need of people all
around the world because there’s a song for every
moment in life. Capturing the magic of music and
touch, Nokia recently held its Music Event at a local
Models posing at Nokia event
hotel in Karachi. The event exuded tons of lively
colours and disco appeal. The two Nokia
spokespersons for the evening were Imran Khalid
Mahmood, Country General Manager, Nokia
Pakistan and Christophe Corsi, Head of LIVE
Category, Nokia Middle East and Africa who talked
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about company’s strategy towards its music and
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Christophe Corsi said, “Our technology will drive
the music industry. Our consumers want
everything in one device. Digital convergence is
happening now and Nokia is at the forefront of it.
In Pakistan specifically, youth enjoys music a lot.
Nokia is in a strong position to lead music phone
market. Mobile phone is the new platform for
digital music. New technologies are driving the
music industry. In the 80s, people enjoyed music on
Vinyl Disks, then came Cassettes which were
replaced by CDs in late 90s to bring more music.
CDs were followed by Video/DVD as people
wanted to view and listen to music at the same time.
Today, music has gone digital.
Nokia 5230 is an affordable touch device with
rich features. Available in appealing design and
vivid colour skins, Nokia 5230 is packed with crisp
3.2” widescreen. Nokia 5230 features a Media Bar
with quick access to your favourite media and
applications, such as music, photos, YouTube or Ovi
Share. The innovative Contacts bar features
thumbnail images for up to 20 close friends and
provides easy access to them and their
Cristophe Corsi, Head of Marketing – Live Category, Nokia
Middle East and Africa
communications history including emails, phone
calls, photos or other social media updates. It
supports a continuous 33 hours of music playback
with your favourite 3.5mm music headphones.
With all S60 functionalities, Nokia 5230 gives access
to Ovi Store which is a single stop for games and
other fun applications. Continuing the music story
and expanding Nokia’s wide portfolio of touch and
music devices, Nokia X6 and X3 are two new
fantastic devices to look forward to.
Nokia X6 is the ultimate touch phone with
touch phones business.
capacitive touch, metallic accent and a sleek design.
Nokia understands that it has a responsibility to
Combining 32GB of on-board memory with a slick
meet and exceed consumer expectations. With
3.2” finger touch interface, Nokia X6 is a perfect
millions of music optimised mobile phones sold to
choice for music lovers and social butterflies. Nokia
date, Nokia knows that it needs to take special care
X6 has a 16:9 widescreen optimized for photos,
when it comes to delivering new devices. For this
videos and browsing. With direct access to Ovi
reason, Nokia pays special attention to its
Store, Nokia X6 is a hive of activity that brings 20
consumers’ behaviour.
Nokia ‘Comes With Music’ is an exclusive
service available in selected markets. It makes
locally relevant songs available to people via their
mobile phones making all you can eat music easily
accessible. Nokia currently has 12 Nokia Music
Stores globally and is striving hard to establish its
Music Store in Pakistan in near future. To ensure
that managing music is a streamlined and
comfortable experience for music lovers, Ovi also
makes easy music management possible for Nokia
music optimized mobile phones.
Nokia leads the music devices share in Pakistan.
To continue innovation in its Music & Touch
Imran Khalid Mahmood, Country General Manager, Nokia
Portfolio, Nokia will introduce Nokia X6, Nokia X3 Pakistan
and Nokia 5230 in Pakistani market during the start
friends and virtual communities, like Facebook, to
of the next year. Nokia’s consumer research
your homescreen.
indicates that 24 per cent of the market is willing to
Setting new industry standards with its Music
pay PKR8000 or more for touch devices. Based on
& Touch Portfolio, Nokia aims to make music and
these numbers, Nokia will bring touch devices at
touch available to the masses with
lower price points to allow maximum number of
the most enriched music experience at different
users to enjoy music.
price points.

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Samsung’s LED Television
igniting the TV revolution
Normal televisions use a fluorescent lamp backlight
to produce an image. Samsung LED TVs create
images using white, light emitting diodes (LED). It is
the same technology found in laptop screens. LED
lights use much less energy and offer more precise
control of colour, contrast and clarity
elcome to a whole new world,
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where Samsung LED technology
brings you images you have never
seen before. Brighter colours,
deeper blacks and sharper images - the ultra slim
Samsung LED is the next generation of television.
What is LED TV?
In the history of television there have been
many improvements. The first was black and
white TV. Then came colour, stylish designs and
bigger screens. Now we have the next
breakthrough. Introducing the revolutionary
Samsung LED TV powered by LED technology.
What is LED?
Normal televisions use a fluorescent lamp
backlight to produce an image. Samsung LED TVs
create images using white, light emitting diodes
(LED). It is the same technology found in laptop
screens. LED lights use much less energy and offer
more precise control of colour, contrast and
clarity.
Unlike incandescent bulbs (which generate
light with filaments) and compact fluorescents
(which create light from gases encased in airtight
glass containers), LEDs feature semiconductors
that turn electricity into either white or colour
42 lights.
Why is LED technology revolutionary?
Until recently, normal LED TVs placed LED
lights at the back. The Samsung’s designers
developed the world’s first white Global LED TV,
which positions the LEDs on the edge of the
frame. This transformative technology has finally
made exceptionally slim TVs a reality.
What are the features of Samsung’s LED TVs?
• Superior picture quality
When it comes to watching TV, the most
important feature is how the images look on the
screen. In this area, Samsung LED technology
delivers unparalleled images for a truly immersive
experience.
Samsung LED technology offers precision
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control over brightness. It can intelligently adjust
the brightness level of individual LED lights at
any time. This broad colour contrast creates
deeper, authentic blacks.
Samsung LED technology means that each
LED light has the ability to switch itself on and off
independently. This enables the TV to display a
wider range of natural colours and provide
greater depth. Even with subtle colours.
Samsung LED technology renders crisp, clear
images in Full HD with 1920 x 1080p resolution.
Artifact removal technology, combined with
100Hz scanning, eliminates motion blur in fast-
moving scenes, such as sport.
Samsung LED technology
means that each LED light
has the ability to switch
itself on and off independ-
ently. This enables the TV to
display a wider range of
natural colours and provide
greater depth. Even with
subtle colours
• Stylish design
Using the advanced Global LED technology,
Samsung’s designers created TVs that are
exceptionally thin and light. But the truly
revolutionary difference is how easily the TV can
be mounted on a wall like a picture frame. This
enables them to blend in seamlessly with your
viewing environment.
Inspired by the beauty of a water droplet,
Samsung’s patented Crystal TV design carefully
crafts the frame to appear like a water droplet
frozen in time. This gives it a reflective quality that
is light, clear and unique enough to appear
naturally formed. Crystal TV offers smooth lines,
soft transparency and subtle colour gradients.
• Eco-friendly
Samsung has a profound concern for
environmental sustainability. The new LED
Global technology significantly reduces
environmental footprint and enables a dramatic
reduction in power consumption and materials
usage. LED TVs have earned a coveted Eco-label
mark from the European Union.
By using more efficient light bulbs and
improving the optical structure, Samsung LED
TVs use 40 per cent less energy. Samsung has also
used greener materials, reduced CO2 and VOC
emissions, generated less waste by eliminating the
need for spray paint and eliminated both lead and
mercury.

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It is really interesting to observe that a domestic operator is
selected for an international award. We are still unable to get
why the authority has nominated the Ufone. It is shocking to
see that the company claims unique advertisement ideas to
itself. The cheap, repeating and mocking ideas smashed on
the screen with terrible punch lines have nothing new and
striking to offer
here is good news for Ufone but bad news
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for customers and general public as
Ufone is nominated in Telecoms World
Awards Middle East. It is interested to
note Ufone is owned by a government
organisation and worked only in Pakistan where
the award is given in Middle East not in Pakistan.
Following is the Press release issued by the
management in the country to befool the
subscribers and general public as well. The fact is
that:
Ufone nominated for Best Brand of 2009 by Tele-
coms World Awards Middle East
Islamabad – November 03, 2009: Ufone, Pak-
istan’s pride in Telecom sector announces its nomi-
nation for Telecoms World Awards Middle East as the
Best Brand of the Year 2009. It is pertinent to mention
here that Ufone is the only Pakistani Telecom com-
pany to be amongst the finalists for these awards from
nominations of over 30 operators from the Middle
East.
Ufone’s direct and humorous approach towards
communication has not only won the hearts and
minds of people of Pakistan but have redefined the
brand and made it a household name for all Pakistanis.
Ufone’s Brand story is a success to be marvelled at.
Ufone’s interesting ads coupled with witty sentences
and comic situations have tremendously helped to im-
prove both the brand image and revenue. The message
of “Saaf Awaz, Fauri Raabta, Behtreen Network aur
Sastay Tareen Call Rates” is now strongly associated
with Ufone.
Mr Asif Saeed Malik, Head of Marketing
Communications said, “This is a moment to cel-
ebrate for the Ufone family. We are thankful to
the entire team for helping us propel our brand
this far. We have and always will strive to bring
a smile on all those who watch our commercials
on a day to day basis and shall ensure that we
give them something new to look forward to
every time. Ufone, Tum Hee Toh Ho!”
It is really interesting to observe that a do-
mestic operator is selected for an international
award. We are still unable to get why the au-
thority has nominated the Ufone. It is shocking
to see that the company claims unique adver-
tisement ideas to itself. The cheap, repeating and
mocking ideas smashed on the screen with terri-
ble punch lines have nothing new and striking to
offer.
The network gets jam from time to time.
There is no information of balance deduction and
innocent customers are blindly charged for un-
known services and service charges. Ufone offi-
cials must provide its audience with some
explanation or some criteria by the virtue of
which it has been nominated.
Ufone’s network outage reported, countrywide
Ufone’s network remained down throughout
the country for several hours. As per reports
Karachi, Lahore, Kohat, Rawalpindi, Islamabad,
Gujrat, Faisalabad and several other cities, they
were unable to make or receive any call.
Flare Report Exclusive
Outage started with slight issues at 4 pm on
November 3 while signals completely went
down at 6 PM. During outage, no activity on
Ufone including voice, SMS, GPRS was possible.
Issues got resolved later in the evening at 10
pm when network was fully working. No
comments or explanations came from Ufone to
sympathise the users for a hault of 6 hours.
Ufone deducts more amount on sharing
I have been using Ufone from last few years.
Beside a very pathetic helpline, the issue I am
going to post here is regarding Ushare (when one
person sends amount from his account to
another person on the same operator).
When we put some balance in our account
Ufone deducts tax from our balance. This is okay
but I have noticed when I send amount to
someone from my account, I see that Ufone
deducts more amount from my account.
This is completely unacceptable and seems
very wrong. I wonder why Ufone is doing this
and deducting about Rs2 for single sharing is
quite expensive service to avail.
Bad service
I am using the service of Ufone from last six
months. Ufone is pathetic. Drop of balance is no
more a wonder for me. No delivery report are
provided. Recently the service got jammed and I
and my friends have no way to learn the status of
data transfer among us. After complaining no so-
lutions appear to relieve the customer grievance.
No signal
I am one of thousands who are living in wall
city of Lahore. There are no signals in Lahore
(wall city). Kindly do some thing so people like
us who mistakenly bought a Ufone connection
can remain connected.
Ufone message delivery issue
As we know that we are facing Ufone mes-
sage delivery problem for many months. I asked
the Ufone help line and they replied, "Due to
service up gradation, we are not continuing this
service." But it has been a long time to disconnect
this service. Please take a quick action on this
service so the users can be facilitated.
Bad/Poor service
It is very difficult to get a straight connection.
I always have to dial any number two or three
times before my call is connected. Moreover the
voice quality is very poor, it breaks often. Maybe
I have to jump off a plane to get a clear voice!
If Ufone could spend a bit more on service
quality than TV advertisements, the service
would be no more a trouble. Ads are good but
my idea of a mobile connection is to be able to
make calls. If the situation continues I will
change my connection to some other network
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Despite the dozens (and sometimes hundreds) of moves available per pugilist,
intricate juggle combos, complex counters, and esoteric gameplay quirks that
have evolved through five prequels, Tekken 6 is an altogether welcoming fighting
game. For veterans, the game offers the most comprehensive roster in the history
of the series, a new way to extend damaging combos, and enough change to -
whilst not exactly feeling brand new - make it feel exciting to play Tekken again.
For newcomers, the game's comprehensive training modes and expansive single-
player beat-'em-up campaign serve as an enticing gateway into the world of the
King of Iron Fist Tournament. For everyone else, Tekken 6 features the same
outstanding qualities that have made the series a fighting favorite on consoles:
deep yet accessible mechanics, as well as excellent extra features not seen in
arcades. Whether you're a complete stranger to the series, an occasional masher,
or someone who can pull off 10-hit combos without dislocating a finger, the
superb Tekken 6 has plenty to offer you.
For fans, Tekken 6 is the most complete Tekken experience so far. It features a
large roster, strong customization options, and tight mechanics, and it's sure to be
a time sink as you enjoy battle after battle and strive to perfect your skills. If you're
a newcomer, the game is as welcoming as ever, and there's plenty here to keep you
occupied until you're ready to start busting out your own combos. If you're a
fighting fan or are just curious to dip a tentative fist into the genre, then Tekken 6 is
the game for you.

Just like the big-name pay-per-view events that regularly punctuate the
WWE's show schedule, Smackdown vs. RAW is back for another year. The latest
entry in the long-running series picks up where last year's game left off,
continuing to focus on user creation and true-to-TV, action. The biggest new
additions this year are on the user creation side, but the action itself also benefits
from some refinements.
There are a lot of little touches that make matches feel more like those you see
on TV, injecting some dynamic excitement into the proceedings. Yet what spices a
match up can also make it last far too long and feel like a grind. The game also
suffers from many perennial problems, such as weak sound effects, imperfect
online play, and nagging animation issues. This is definitely better than last
year's entry, it's more of an incremental improvement than a substantial upgrade.
Smackdown vs. RAW 2010 offers a lot of subtle improvements over last year's
game and includes a lot of new, diverse content. The story designer allows anyone
to script their own road to Wrestlemania and could conceivably provide new
storylines for as long as players embrace it. The game is still plagued by some
lingering problems, however, and one has to wonder how much mileage this
series can continue to get out of its current model before there isn't enough new
stuff to entice players to make another purchase. Whether or not next year brings a
significant overhaul remains to be seen, but until then, wrestling fans are sure to
enjoy this well-rounded and entertaining product.

Turn 10 Studios' latest racer is an ambitious game that tries to be a lot of

different things for a lot of different people, and the great news is that it succeeds
at just about every turn. It doesn't matter how good you are behind the wheel; you
can find a difficulty level and a handling model to suit you. And while there are
plenty of options available for those of you who enjoy painting or tuning your
rides as much as you enjoy driving them, you don't have to devote any time to
those features to reap their rewards. Forza Motorsport 3 is a bigger and better
game than its predecessor in every way imaginable, and while it's not flawless, it's
certainly way ahead of the competition.
It's also slightly less satisfying to cross the finish line first if you've felt the need
to use Forza 3's new rewind feature during the race, but it's a great (if unoriginal)
addition to the game regardless. If you consider yourself a purist, you might feel
inclined to look down on this new feature and on anyone who uses it, and that's
fine, because you don't have to use it if you don't want to, and nobody is ever
going to have the option of using it while competing with you online.
Furthermore, if you're from the no-rewind school of racing, your leaderboard
times will always appear above those of drivers who have used the rewind to
correct any number of their mistakes. The leaderboards also clearly display which
assists drivers were using when they recorded their posted lap times, which
might ultimately end up being a better incentive for you to turn them off than
extra winnings are.

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Double Fine's Brutal Legend is an unabashed love letter to an era and genre of
music that celebrated fast guitar riffs and hard living. It's also a tribute to an epic
lore that spoke of conquerors and death - all of which were often depicted at once
on any given metal album cover with the obligatory smattering of lightning. Of
course, the fact that Brutal Legend features a phenomenal soundtrack from the
likes of Black Sabbath, Motorhead, and Judas Priest with suitable hack-and-slash
action would feasibly constitute a reasonable tribute on its own terms. Yet, what
raises Brutal Legend above that simple construct - plus what makes it a great ode
to metal - is how it cleverly integrates so many different facets of the culture and
its music to create an experience that consistently entertains and surprises in both
single-player and multiplayer.
Secondary characters are often just as entertaining and memorable as Eddie
Riggs. He sells upgrades for attacks, as well as Eddie's various pieces of
equipment, including his battle axe, guitar, and his vintage roadster--the Deuce.
There's an equally amusing, if not subdued, performance by Motorhead's lead
singer Lemmy, who--as The Killmaster--functions as a healer for Eddie's army of
headbangers. Sure, part of what makes these characters so delightful is that they
are just fantastical representations of their on-stage personas, but even those
characters that aren't voiced by real-world gods of metal do their part to balance
out the star power, and they do it well. For example, Magus, a dimwitted stage
engineer, provides an extra bit of laughs when Eddie's engaged in more serious
affairs.

If you're the squeamish sort, it's best to stay far away from Saw - but then again,
if you're familiar with the popular films upon which this horror adventure is
based, you already knew that. In Saw, you'll witness (and cause) a number of
gruesome, blood-spattering deaths as you make your way through the kind of
elaborate puzzles that murderous maniacs often spend large amounts of free time
concocting. It's got a number of issues: the combat is atrocious, and the game
wears out its welcome a few hours before it limps across the finish line. Yet for all
its clunkiness, Saw makes an impression. "Fun" may not be quite the word to
describe the tense and anxious emotion that hovers over you as you play, but
that's as it should be.
You'll spend the majority of your time skulking about the dark, gritty hallways
of the mental asylum Jigsaw has appropriated for his sundry evils. Most of your
obstacles come in the form of puzzles--some simple, and some not. Picking a lock
requires you to rotate discs to match a sequence of shapes, using an age-old
mechanism familiar to adventure fans everywhere. Opening certain doors or
shutting down the surge of poisonous gases involves turning fuses to direct the
flow of electricity to the necessary nodes, another age-old standby. Other
recurring puzzles are somewhat more original, such as those in which you must
connect a line of pipes from the outside of a multi-ringed disc to the center. The
most interesting puzzles, are those used when freeing your victims. One plays
like the old card game concentration, but with a twist. In another, you redirect
streams of poison and antidote to the correct receptacles.

It's hard not to compare Tornado Outbreak to Katamari Damacy. In both

games, you take control of a destructive entity to become bigger and more
powerful as you wreck more and more objects. The difference here is that rather
than roll around as a sticky ball, you wreak havoc as a growing tornado, flinging
all sorts of objects into the air instead of collecting them. Like the Katamari games,
this one can supply some good-natured fun, but it feels altogether too mild to
hook you. A stronger visual style and a zestier story would have provided some
much-needed personality, but as it stands, Tornado Outbreak isn't much more
than simply cute.
A friend can join you in local co-op
play, controlling another tornado in
standard levels or alternating
shielding and movement duties with
you in vortex races and totem battles.
Otherwise, the camera will
dynamically change from shared to
split-screen, and the transition is
unpleasantly jarring. But co-op play
and various optional objectives that will net you bonus points aren't likely to keep
you coming back for more. With the right treatment, Tornado Outbreak could
have provided some gale-force entertainment, but instead, it's as harmless as a
soft breeze.
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akistan is a land of wonders where
P multiple issues of almost all walks of life
are omnipresent to place hurdles in the
way to progress and prosperity. There is
no doubt that Pakistan is blessed with numerous
valuable resources but the exploitation of these
resources never moved in proper direction. The
political leadership and the destabilising factors
are always ready to craft one excuse or another.
Facilities are introduced in a blindfolded
manner. Public that is always ready to embrace
user friendly and convenient luxury, just grab
the token and start to avail there share. People
are not to be blamed for the misuse of an
opportunity, if the government has remained
unable in defining ethics and limits of the usage.
Chairman PTA, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Shahzada Alam Malik
addressing a press conference. (File Photo)
It is the prime responsibility of the government
to make laws before hand and then to enforce
the law thoroughly.
Unfortunately, in Pakistan governments have
always tried to hold one excuse or another. In
case some severe scandal breaks and points out
government for the mishap then another issue of
equal importance is raised at some other place to
balance the charges and of course to divert the
attention of people.
At the end of 2008, and in the beginning of
2009 the airs were sounding with high claims of
blocking all illegal, unregistered and multi-
issued SIMs (Subscribers Identity Module). The
corruption sown by the ex-Chairman is all that
we are reaping in these years.
Our country is in a state of war. The
destabilising agents are ready to do all that they
are potent of to shake our infrastructure. And
sadly all this is moving effectively due to the
boom of telecom sector. The telecom sector once
witnessed a growth rate of 170 per cent. The
telecommunication sector that is responsible for
taking initiative of issuing SIMs to all and
sundry without keeping any record to grow on
false grounds. The boom is no more. There is
only depreciation. The growth was in negative
digits for a number of months after tiresome
time it finally started to see a glimpse of hope.
Wait! there is another bolt from the blue. The
telecom sector is once again shivering. The
reason is very obvious. The Operation Rah e Rast
and Reh-e-Nijaat are in progress and
international influence is persuading the
Pakistani government to take notice of active
SIMs that are not traceable. The dilemma is the
capturing of those suspects or/and the tracing
of those SIMs that have not lead the
investigation agencies to desired ends.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
(PTA) has taken initiative to indulged the people
of Pakistan in the eruption of illegal,
unregistered, fake or improperly registered
SIMs. Nadra has no doubt facilitated the
Authority in a brilliant way. Together they, PTA
and Nadra, are on their way to make straight the
mismanagements of Shahzada Alam, the Ex-
Chairman of PTA.
PTA has launched "SIM Information System-
668," which enable the mobile subscribers to
know the total number of SIMs issued against
their CNIC number, with each mobile operator.
Secretary Information Technology and
Telecom, Naguib Ullah Malik, chief guest on the
occasion, inaugurated the new system at the
forum organised by the PTA, under the theme
“Together for Consumer Rights.” On this
occasion, Malik said the government is
facilitating telecom industry so that it continues
to grow. He affirmed that the government
wanted development in the telecom sector,
which was growing at fast pace during the last
few years.
About the system, he appreciated this
initiative taken by PTA and said that it is crucial
to safeguard our communication systems so that
they do not fall into the wrong hands and for
that purpose, this new system by PTA, will play
an effective role.
Addressing the consumer forum, Chairman
PTA Dr Mohammed Yaseen, who presided over
the forum, said the launching of this new service
is yet another evidence of PTA's sincerity
Awan asks PTA to sue
troubling SMS senders
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Babar
Awan asked the Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority to sue against the cellular companies
sending SMS for
different purposes
including
advertisement,
troubling the users.
"I have directed
the PTA to stop the
cell phone
companies sending
SMS for
advertisement to
Dr. Babar Awan make huge money;
Minister for Parliamentary otherwise they should
Affairs
be sued for invading
the privacy," said the parliamentary affairs
minister, also the minister-in-charge of Cabinet
Secretariat while responding to a calling
attention notice.
The calling attention notice was moved by
Chaudhry Birjees Tahir, Surriya Asghar,
Muhammad Baligh-ur Rehman, Rana Abdul
Sattar and Sahibzada Syed Murtaza Amin.
He said the issuance of several mobile
phone SIMs on single national identity card
has different dimensions involving the
subversion, law and order and can also be
used for criminals and gangsters.
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The unauthorised SIM
owners are being advised
to register the SIM in their
names within seven days of
notification from concerned
Customer Services Centres
otherwise their calling
facility will be stopped after
thirteen days. The SIM will
be completely blocked after
13 days of that notice. This
service will help in further
streamlining the data of
mobile phone users
towards its vision to protection the telecom
consumers. He said that every mobile user can
know number of SIMs issued against his CNIC
with the mobile company name, by sending his
CNIC number without dashes and spaces to 668
through SMS. Rs2 will be charged on each SMS,
which is inclusive of all taxes. In case of
unauthorised numbers against his CNIC
number, a consumer can get the data corrected
from the concerned mobile operator's Customer
Services Centre.
He elaborated that the system provides an
The minister told the House that almost 80
million SIMs were issued by different mobile
phone companies without verification, but the
new PTA chairman has taken bull by horn and
linked the verification system with NADRA.
The minister said, as many as 11.2 million
SIMs have been blocked and it is for the first
time that SIM Identification System has been
introduced, stressing the Authority to ensure
that every mobile phone company uses this
system to avoid any inconvenience. Among
the SIMs blocked so far, 8.25 million SIMs were
those which were not verified and rest 2.92
include multiple SIMs issued on single identity
card.
Babar Awan stressed PTA to sensitise the
companies the situation as if a SIM is misused
for criminal activity, only the person will be
criminalised on whose ID card the SIM is
registered.
The minister told the House that a cabinet
member has also complained that a cell phone
company has issued 1100 connections on
single ID card.
Deputy Speaker, Faisal Karim Kundi also
endorsed member's point of view and said the
people have a lot of complaints against PTA,
adding that even the mobile number of his
staff officer was issued to anyone else despite
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internet and SMS-based interface to end-users in
order to retrieve the registered mobile SIMs
information. He said that it is a robust, secure
and efficient system to store a record size of
approximately 100 million subscribers' data. The
system ensures proper data integrity
mechanism, while answering back to multiple
queries at a specific time.
Yaseen further said that the unauthorised
SIM owners will be advised to register the SIM
in their names within seven days of notification
from concerned Customer Services Centres
otherwise their calling facility will be stopped
after thirteen days. The SIM will be completely
blocked after 17 days of that notice. This service
will help in further streamlining the data of
mobile phone users.
The situation reflects
negligence on behalf of
cellular operators
specially Ufone that has
been found guilty of
issuing maximum number
of illegal SIMs. The
process of blocking SIMs
as well as registering
SIMs on the user’s name
is going on and further
decrease in the total
number of mobile phone
users is expected
Chairman PTA said that in order to address
the issue of unauthorised SIMs, PTA first
revamped the system of sale and registration of
SIMs and now, it has introduced this service.
The PTA efforts, in this regard, are Mobile
Number Portability (MNP), system to block
stolen mobiles through IMEI number,
establishment of Consumer Protection
Department, seven to eight digit numbering
plan for fixed line, new consumer friendly SIM
activation system, and lowest telecom tariffs
amidst competitive environment. He also said
the authority revamped complaint-handling
mechanism of mobile companies, PTCL and
other telecom operators.
Yaseen pointed that the statistics of telecom
growth in Pakistan are evident of the satisfaction
level of telecom consumers with the quality of
telecom services. He said that the overall tele-
density in the country has reached 61.80 per
cent. There are currently 95.54 million mobile
subscribers, and the cellular segment leads the
share in total tele-density followed by fixed land
line (FLL) with 3.5 million subscribers and
wireless local loop (WLL) with 2.6 million total
subscribers.
President Pakistan Consumers Association,
Kokab Iqbal and representatives of cellular,
fixed line and broadband services gave
presentations on the occasion. Member
50 (Technical) PTA, Dr Khawar Siddique Khokhar,
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was limited number of CSCs
and unavailability of CSCs in
some cities and towns
therefore a lot of rush is
expected. The service would
be expanded to more cities
and towns in the subsequent
phases, after devising
appropriate methods, in
consultation with mobile
companies. Since this facility
involves consumer identity
protection thus great care was
being taken in devising
methods of confirmation.
There are also users who
Chairman, PTA, Dr Mohammad Yaseen visiting customer service centers of mobile have found their SIM
operators to check newly-launched "SIM Information System 668" in Islamabad.
unregistered on the
companies' network despite
renowned poet Amjad Islam Amjad,
representatives of Lahore Chamber of their submission of proper documents at the
Commerce and Cellular Mobile and Fixed Line franchise or retailers shop of particularly cellular
sectors, telecom consumer groups, academia operators.
and the media community were also present on
the occasion.
It is interesting to know that PTA is trying to
make the 668 service free of cost. Besides Nadra
and PTA have given online addresses to confirm
how many number of SIMs are issued on an ID
card.
PTA has advised the mobile phone
subscribers to visit Customers Services Centre
(CSC) of concerned mobile operator and get
their SIM(s) data corrected. The PTA has also
requested the subscribers’ cooperation in
streamlining of the SIMs data.
The PTA had launched this service to
This revelation raised many questions
facilitate the mobile users and secure their data.
The authority had said that without the against the credibility of the networks that
cooperation of mobile subscribers the benefits of spend millions of rupees on advertisement of
their different services but apparently failed to
this service could not be achieved at desired
levels. The PTA was aware of the fact that there collect the accurate data of their subscribers
SIM is impossible to hack
Regional Director Pakistan positive response and people are taking full
Telecommunication Authority (PTA), advantage of it as a result of which multiple
Wasiullah Gandapure has said that there is no issuance of SIMs on single identity cards is
threat of mobile SIMs hacking by terrorists being stopped.
through messaging as no such system exists to PTA, he added, is making a follow up of
take control of the cell phone connection of SIM Information System service by sending its
other users through replying to messages. officials to the Customer Service Centers of
Regional Director PTA said misuse of different cellular companies.
mobile SIMs of other users is impossible unless A public awareness campaign would also
the SIM is extracted from the mobile set. He be launched to educate people about
was replying to press reports about warning utilisation of this service. Presently, he added,
received by several mobile users not to people are confused and approach PTA for
respond to messages directing them to press cancellation of additional numbers of their
some numbers and send to the sender of identity cards.
message for checking the quality of service. PTA has now made it compulsory for all
Such messages, press reports added, would mobile users to have their SIMs registered in
be sent in the name of GSM company from their names, he informed.
Quality Control Department. Regional Director PTA also informed that
Wasiullah Gandapure said the security Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and
system of all the cellular phone companies FIA have jointly launched operation against
operating in Pakistan is very safe and strong illegal Gateways being operating in Pakistan.
and there exist no threat in this regard. He The PTA and FIA have also detected illegal use
however advised the mobile users to avoid of gateways in major cities of Pakistan and
responding to such messages in their own arrested culprits besides seizing
safety. the equipment causing heavy loss on national
The 668 service, he added, has shown very exchequer.
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through their retail outlets in the face of stiff
competition.
However, operators have to carry out extra
ordinary operations in order to rectify data of
their subscribers amid unending competition
among them that could also be possible with the
collaboration of their users.
According to PTA, this is the last phase to
correct the subscriber's information on the
networks of the relevant cellular phone companies
that could be tiresome and long but save the users
from misuse of their Computerised National
Identity Card (NIC) numbers.
Previously, the telecom watchdog and cellular
operator have launched a long drive to remove
unregistered and unauthorised SIMs and blocked
more than 11.15 million connections in 2008.
Afterward the new SIM verification system was
launched earlier this year in February, which is
centralised and is claimed to be safe from any
misuse of NIC and SIM.
In April 2008, it has been told to media that
cellular companies have blocked millions
unregistered and unauthorized SIM cards of
different Cellular-phone Companies issued,
besides thousands have been verified and
registered.
Out of these 11.15 million blocked SIMs, a
victim was one of my friends who had been using
his SIM for almost three years. He believed that
SIM was registered in his name, and there was no
good reason for blocking it. Anyhow, he can get a
new SIM, not a big deal, but when he called his
bank to activate his credit card for shopping
online, (you may know that normally credit cards
are not allowed to be used online, banks activate
this service on request) they asked him to call from
the number that was associated with credit card,
or they will not activate him the service.
The customers across the country became resented
to know about the extra connections on their NIC
numbers because they fear that their connections
could be misused particularly in the prevailing
uncertain and law and order situation in the country.
Officials of various cellular phone companies told that
the customers although not in big numbers are
coming at their outlets after they came to know about
their extra connections, adding the numbers are
increasing day by day
It is interesting to note that Ufone was at the
top in issuing illegal sims to show extra ordinary
growth. So, Ufone was on top in blocked sims as
well.
If a person has five extra connections of five
different mobile phone companies, then he has to
visit the franchises of all the mobile phone
companies in order to remove all the non-obtained
number against their NIC number. A customer
has to fill the form along and submit a form and
NIC photo copy along with the original form that
definitely sounds tiring, time and a bit money
consuming as well.
Although, the limited number of customers
have done information inquiry on the given
number but the number of complaints are
significant. The customers across the country
became resented to know about the extra
connections on their CNIC numbers because they
fear that their connections could be misused
particularly in the prevailing uncertain and poor
law and order situation in the country. Officials of
various cellular phone companies told that the
customers although not coming in big numbers at
their outlets after they came to know about their
extra connections, adding the numbers are
increasing day by day.
Customers may also suffer possible rush at the
outlets of various cellular phone companies if the
new drive is advertised through media despite
majority of them also know that 'use of SIM
without proper documents or registration on the
user's name is crime'.
Cell phone users from across the country
expressed resentment over cellular companies for
issuing mobile SIM cards to people who produced
documents of someone else's for getting
connections.
A host of people hailing from different areas
of the country told ‘Flare’ that a number of SIM
cards were being issued under their ID card
numbers by cellular companies to other people
without informing them.
Cellular companies are just out to make
money, and issuing SIMs without verifying the
identity of a person, who produces fake
documents for getting connections, they said.
Safdar Abbas, from Dera Ismail Khan, said,
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he had just come to know that there were up to
eight SIMs being operated under his identity
card, and he didn't have any idea about this. "I
am struggling to get these SIMs blocked, but the
cellular companies are difficult to approach and
they don't pay heed."
He said he was informed today that he had
seven SIMs of two cellular companies under his
ID card. "I don't know as to who has issued these
SIMs, and how," he maintained.
It's criminal negligence on part of cellular
companies, which don't have any idea how
troublesome it would be for a person if a SIM
issued under his name is being used
inadvertently.
Issuing mobile SIMs without proper
verifications is sheer violation of the laws of
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA),
however, cellular companies seem least bothered
to abide by set rules and regulations. A hoard of
`Authorised Dealers' is up in the markets to
entice the people to get mobile connections with
no check at all.
"I once lost a copy of my ID card at
photocopier shop that also happened to be an
`Authorised Dealer' of a cellular company, and
later I learnt that so many connection have been
issued under my name," Salim Javed, another
victim told.
He guessed the particular dealer must have
issued SIM cards to other people, who didn't
want to get connection on their ID cards for
obvious reasons. It's been observed that SIM
card(s) could easily be obtained even if one
doesn't have ID cards, simply on assurance that
it could be provided any time later.
And, if that `assurance' doesn't materialise,
the dealer register that particular SIMs against
the ID cards they have, no matter the owner
knows it or not, like it or not, allows it or not.
People have appealed the PTA to intervene in
this grim situation that could confront them with
very serious consequences.
They have also requested the authority to
direct cellular companies to initiate verification
of all such SIMs whose owners refuse to own
them.
The situation reflects negligence on behalf of
cellular operators specially Ufone that has been
found guilty of issuing maximum number of
illegal SIMs. The process of blocking SIMs as
well as registering SIMs on the user’s name is
going on and further decrease in the total
number of mobile phone users is expected. Yasin
is burning the mid night oil but is it really
possible to amend the loss of years in few
months? If not impossible then
at least very difficult. Time will be required to
deal with the issue and efforts are
appraisable. Let us see where will the statistics
lead us on the way of blocking and
authorising the SIMs.
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Yes people, say hello to Sony Ericsson’s first ever Android phone – the XPERIA
X10. Not named X3 after all and thankfully not Rachael, the X10 is exactly what we
have all been hoping for. And since this is Sony, you can expect stellar aesthetics
and build quality.
The amount of speculation and expectation that this phone had behind it, I was
almost apprehensive about the entire thing. It might’ve been a huge let down. But
thankfully, the leaks have been pretty accurate and now we are looking at a stunner
of a phone.
When I refreshed the page today, I knew the X10 was here because it started
redirecting me to a complicated URL that looked like a product page. Sure enough,
I saw the X10’s name pop up on the title bar moments before the page became vis-
ible. The photos that we have been showing you so far have been absolutely accu-
rate, down to the last details. It looks like Sony has been sitting on the finalized ver-
sion for quite some time now.
Features include a capacitive touchscreen, the impressive Mediascape media
browser that reminds us of the Zune HD’s UI and face recognition in photos inte-
grated with your contacts. It has an 8.1-megapixel camera with auto focus, face
recognition, flash, smile-detection and video recording with video light. Most of the
Sony Ericsson phones that I have seen and reviewed have had above average
image quality when came to the camera. So, I would bet on this one being a pretty
good camera as well.

Nokia 2220
Word is the Nokia 2220 Slide will be a cheap mobile phone
when announced and is based on S40 and presumed to become
available to purchase later this year with a price tag of around the
$100 area.
Spec wise, as expected with a low end device there isn’t a great
deal, 128 x 160 display, FM radio, Opera Mini, basic VGA camera,
10MB internal memory, 3.5mm jack and a claimed eight hours of
talk time with up to 400 hours standby. The phone will have dual-
band GSM radio.
The new model of Nokia has a display with 128 x 160 pixels, a
VGA camera later, 10 MB of internal memory, standard 3.5 mm jack
for headphones and an integrated FM radio. The new phone model
provides a range of 8 hours talk time or 440 hours in standby mode.
The device also has also an FM radio and a VGA camera (0.3
megapixel). In addition, expanded memory and not be limited to
10MB. The device will run on Series 40, the operating system still
the most basic phones from Nokia running.
You can purchase Nokia 2220 Slide in the fourth quarter of
2009.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700

After going hands-on with the Onyx, I think it's safe to say THIS IS the tra-
ditional (no touchscreen) BlackBerry smartphone so many of us have been
waiting for. It always seems that every new BlackBerry smartphone makes a
compromise somewhere on its specifications and feature sheet - be it the
Bold's camera, or the Curve 8900's lack of 3G, or the Tour 9630's lack of WiFi,
or the Storm's lack of memory and snappy OS.
RIM has finally packed it ALL into one device with the Onyx -- 3G, WiFi,
GPS, 3.2 megapixel camera - and they've done it in a tight form factor. If you
put the Onyx side by side with the BlackBerry Bold and compare the specs,
you realize the triumph in engineering RIM has accomplished here. The Onyx
is basically better in every way but has a much smaller footprint (though
arguably the Bold's extra width makes for a better keyboard and physically
wider display that some users may prefer). So if you're relaxing this Memorial
Day weekend, grab a bevvie, sit back and read on to see tons of photos, a
video and some first impressions of the BlackBerry Onyx.
The Onyx uses the same battery as the BlackBerry Bold, which it needs to
power the processor and radios and provide enough juice to power the unit
through the day. On this early OS software the battery is getting drained pret-
ty quick, but am sure by the time the Onyx hits the market battery life will be
on par with other models. Under the battery there is room for a SIM card and
that's it. It's a very clean design under the battery door.

Trend T-786i Dual Sim GSM

Trend mobiles were the first in introducing the dual SIM
mechanism that allowed a person to hold two different SIMs in one
mobile phone. It has now come up with the simplest and yet the
most loaded of the mobile phones. It is called the, Trend Perfect
Dual Sim, T-786i is available in Bar shape with keypad and touch
screen facility.
The features of T786i are startling, Its basic edge is that a user
can retain different network operators, SIMs in one cell phone and
can receive calls in both. It is a complete multi-
media cell phone with 2 mega pixel camera,
which has an audio and video recorders and
players as well. The USB data cable allows the
user a unique facility of ‘Plug N Play’.
Attach the cable with your computer and
view what you have recorded. There is no need of any software or
driver installation unlike other cell phones.
Trend T-786i having Bluetooth connectivity,
GPRS and MMS. Trend mobiles offers and
unmatched Deluxe Package along with the
set which includes a free-of-cost Bluetooth
Device, 256 MB memory card, hands free, USB port,
Desktop charger, 2 extra batteries and In-Car charger and a
Trendy pouch to carry your cell phone in style.
The Trend T-786i is a fashion conscious handset, which has a
good and attractive size of LCD and gives solid and quality feel
when in use. Mobile phone holds another edge to other cell
phones in the market. It has the style, it has the attractive look and
it has all that you require in cell phone to begin with.
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Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica

The I7500 Galaxy is a "Google experience" phone, and has the intrinsic advan-
tage of having the search giant's infrastructure behind its back. For one, YouTube
and Picasa integration sure add value to the 5-megapixel camera.
And as to people who spend their time digging around the Internet for oft hard to
find information, we really appreciate the improved search widget. And that thingy is
about to get better - Android is a bit like Google's other projects, a perpetual work in
progress that keeps getting new features and polishes the occasional rough edges.
The I7500 Galaxy is the company's first take on Android but if we put the OS
aside, it should be a solid Samsung touchscreen with all the gadgetry we've got
used to in smartphones. Of course, the Android platform still has a few issues to
address and get some annoying limitations out of the way.
The Samsung i5700 Galaxy Lite has now been given a new name, the Spica. This
Android phone is Samsung’s answer to an entry-level version of its i7500, there have
been a few of these handset spotted in the world, but these were non-functioning
models.
Slash Gear managed to find the Spica in all its glory over at Italian website
Cellularmania, where they had a fully working Samsung i5700, allowing you to see
that beautiful the 3-inch AMOLED touchscreen handset in action.
The website does not give much away; they offer a few spec details and a huge
amount of new photos of an actual working Samsung i5700 Spica Google Android
handset. The new device comes with all the usual suspects, Bluetooth, HSPDA and
Wi-Fi, sadly the camera has gone on a diet and gone from a 5-megapixel to a 3.2-
megapixel.
Other features include a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7200A processor, GPS and FM
radio. Expect to see this latest Android handset in stores early in 2010.

Nokia 2690
The Nokia 2690 comes with S40 UI, VGA camera, built-in stereo
FM radio with RDS and a 3.5mm standard audio jack. Local con-
nectivity options include Bluetooth and microUSB.
The quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support make Nokia 2690
capable of global roaming and the built-in microSD card slot allows
expanding the internal memory to 8GB. The handset comes with a
1.8" 262K-colors TFT LCD display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pix-
els.
Nokia 2690 will be available in Graphite, White silver, Hot pink
and Blue color version starting from Q1 of 2010. Its estimated retail
price is 54 euro before taxes or subsidies.
Use the MMC expansion slot* to add memory to your phone so
you can take your favourite music and photos with you when you're
on the move.
Play your own music on the music player. Keep yourself
informed and entertained with the built-in FM radio. Plug your
favourite headphones in to the standard 3.5 mm audio connector.
Stay in touch with friends and family through social networking
and email. GPRS internet access connects you to a world of knowl-
edge so you can follow the news and search for useful information.
Create a new account or access your existing email. Popular
email services can be set up in a few easy steps. Share photos
spontaneously with friends and family through MMS messaging.

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LG GW620
LG GW620 "Etna" is the first Android device form LG Mobile.The GW620
that comes in a slider from factor, revealing a QWERTY keyboard, 3-inch
HVGA touchscreen display, 5 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3.6
Mbps UMTS/HSDPA connectivity.
In anticipation of strong demand for smartphones that sup-
port social networking functions right out-of-the-box, the LG-
GW620 also lives up to LG’s consumer-friendly design philoso-
phy by making the smartphone experience more accessible for
typical users. At the same time, LG’s messaging phones have tra-
ditionally been very popular with young professionals who
demand a full QWERTY keypad for a fast mobile computing expe-
rience. The LG-GW620 manages to meet the needs of both types
of users simultaneously.
“The LG GW620 will appeal to first-time smartphone cus-
tomers by offering a new and different kind of user experience,”
said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile
Communications Company. “Our objective is to provide a wide selection of
smartphones to satisfy the diverse preferences of today’s consumers. This
Android phone is just one of many smartphone models, we plan to introduce
worldwide in the years ahead.”
In addition to the Android model, LG announced in early September that
it will be introducing a minimum of 13 new smartphones over the next 16
months that utilize Microsoft’s Windows Mobile. The newest release, version
6.5, was announced just last week.

BlackBerry Storm2 9520

The Canadian company has now unveiled a second full touchscreen
handset, imaginatively called the Storm2. It is to be the successor to the orig-
inal Blackberry Storm, with new touchscreen technology, an updated operat-
ing system and most importantly WiFi, which was sadly missing from the first
handset.
We recently spent some time with the new Storm2 mobile, enough to
compile this Brief INQpression of the handset without thoroughly bench-
marking and testing the device.
Both of these technologies provide tactile feedback and fall under the RIM
technology name Surepress. In the prior version of Surepress the mechani-
cal mechanism had its flaws and critics. On the first Storm the interpretation
of touch requests was not entirely accurate all of the time. We've been a
Blackberry Storm user since it launched, and we were also one of its harsh-
est critics.
There are some miscellaneous benefits to the new touchscreen. On the
previous handset the screen moved in and out whether the phone was pow-
ered on or not. As the new Surepress technology isn't just mechanical but is
electro-mechanical, the screen doesn't move with the handset powered down
or even in standby.
RIM has also moved the 3.5mm audio jack from the side of the phone. It's
been moved more around to the rear, where it's now a seamless addition with
its bulky rim removed. We feel it would have been more preferable for RIM to
put this on the top of the handset, which would have been better positioning
for plugging in earphones for listening to music in or out of a pocket.

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Rs Rs
7,100 6,800

Nokia 5000 Samsung M620

Dimension: Dimension: 98x46.9x16.9 mm
106x46x11.1 mm, Weight 74 g Weight 87 g
Battery: Battery: Talk time Up to 5 h,
Talk time up to 4h 45 min, Stand-by Stand-by Up to 250 h
up to 336h Memory: 18 MB user memory
Memory: + microSD memory card (TransFlash,
12 MB user memory up to 2 GB)
Connectivity: Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.0 with
Bluetooth 2.0, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps) A2DP, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps)
Display Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2 inches, Display Size 128x160 pixels, 1.9 inch-
Display Colour TFT, 65K colors es Display Colour TFT, 65K colors
Features: Features: Browser WAP
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML + Opera Mini 2.0/xHTML Colors Silver, Black
4 Colors Cyber Green, Neon Blue, Entertainment FM Radio/Recorder,
Perfect Purple Entertainment Nokia MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA player,
Xpress Audio Messaging, FM radio, FM Video player, Games Camera VGA,
Recording, MP3 player, Games 640x480 pixels, video Other Features
Camera 1.3 MP, 1280 x 1024 pixels, Dedicated music key, Built-in hands-
Video, Other Features, Built-in hands- free, Voice memo Ring Tones
free, Advanced calculator, Ring Tones Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3
Polyphonic Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS

Rs Rs
6,100 6,200

LG KG290 Samsung C3010S

Dimension: 92x46x17.7 mm Dimension: 10.5 x 45.8 x 12.1 mm
Weight 90 g Weight 85.5 g
Battery: Talk time Up to 2 h, Battery: Talk time up to 8 h,
Stand-by Up to 200 h Stand-by up to 340h
Memory: 5 MB shared memo- Memory: 20 MB Built-in +
ry + Extendable microSD card microSD Card (supports up to 8GB)
(TransFlash) Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.0, USB,
Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), EDGE
GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps) Display Class 10 (236.8 kbps) Display Size
Size 128 x 160 pixels, 1.77 inches 128 x 160 pixels, 2.0 inches Display
Display Colour TFT, 256K colors Colour TFT, 65K colors
Features: Browser WAP Features: Browser WAP
2.0/xHTML Colors Black, Gray 2.0/xHTML (Openwave 6.2.3) Colors
Entertainment FM radio, Black Entertainment FM radio with
MP3/WMA/AAC++ player Camera RDS, FM recording, Bluetooth mes-
1.3 MP, 1280x960 pixels, video senger, MP3/MPEG4 player, Games
Other Features World time, Voice (built-in + downloadable) Camera
memo, Built-in handsfree Ring Tones VGA, 640x480 pixels, Panaroma Shot,
Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3 Video (QCIF 15fps), 2x Digital Zoom
Messaging SMS, MMS Other Features Speakerphone, Voice
memo, Mobile Tracker, Organizer
Ring Tones Downloadable Polyphonic
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Rs Rs.
12,000 11,400

Nokia 7500 Prism Sony Ericsson W580i

Dimension:
109 x 44 x 14 mm, Weight 83 g
Battery:
Talk time Up to 2 h 50 min, Stand-by Up
to 240 h
Memory:
30 MB internal user memory +
Extendable (microSD TransFlash)
Connectivity:
Bluetooth, USB, GPRS Class 10 (48
kbps), HSCSD, EDGE Class 10 (236.8
kbps) Display Size 240x320 pixels, 2
inches Display Colour TFT, 16M col-
ors
Features:
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Entertainment MP3/AAC/eAAC+/WMA
player, FM radio, UPnP technology,
Games (builtin + downloadable)
Camera 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels, video
(QCIF), flash Ring Tones Polyphonic
(64 channels), MP3 Messaging SMS,
MMS, Email
Dimension:
99 x 47 x 14 mm Weight 94 g
Battery:
Talk time Up to 9 h, Stand-by Up to
370 h
Memory:
12 MB shared memory + Extendable
(Memory Stick Micro M2), 512 MB
card included
Connectivity:
Bluetooth v2.0, Infrared, USB, GPRS
Class 10 (48 kbps), HSCD, EDGE
Class 10, (236.8 kbps) Display Size
240 x 320 pixels, 2 inches Display
Colour TFT, 256K colors
Features:
Browser WAP 2.0/HTML(NetFront),
RSS feeds Entertainment FM radio
with RDS, Walkman 2.0 music player,
TrackID music recognition, Games
(Builtin + downloadable), Pedometer,
calories counter Camera 2 MP,
1600x1200 pixels, video(QCIF) Ring
Tones Polyphonic (72 channels),
MP3, AAC Messaging SMS

Rs
Rs
11,900
11,300

Samsung C3212 Motorola KRAZR K1

Dimension: Dimension:
111.6 x 47 x 14.2 mm Weight 92 g 103 x 42 x 16 mm Weight 102 g
Battery: Battery:
Talk time Up to 10 h, Stand-by Up to Talk time: up to 6h, Stand-by Time:
322 h up to 300h
Memory: Memory:
15 MB built-in + microSD Card (sup- 20 MB internal memory, +
ports up to 8 GB) microSD (TransFlash)
Connectivity: Connectivity:
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, USB, Bluetooth, USB, GPRS Class 10
GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), HSCSD, (48 kbps), EDGE Class 12.
EDGE Class 10 (236.8 kbps on SIM Display Size 176 x 220 pixels, 30 x
1, download only) 37 mm, (2nd external 96 x 80 pix-
Features: els)
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML Colors Features:
Black Entertainment Stereo FM Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
radio with RDS, FM recording, Entertainment MP3/AAC/AAC+
MP3/AAC+/MP4 player, Games player, Games (Builtin + down-
Camera VGA, 640 x 480 pixels, loadable). Camera 2 MP,
Video, 4x Digital Zoom, Other 1600x1200 pixels, video(CIF)
Features Dual SIM, Speakerphone, Ring Tones Polyphonic, MP3
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Rs
16,100
Samsung F400
Dimension:
103.2x48.2x16.9 mm, Weight 105 g
Battery:
Talk time Up to 4 h 30 min, Stand-by
Up to 620 h
Memory:
24 MB Built-in + microSD Memory
Card (1 GB card included, supports up
to 8 GB)
Connectivity:
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB, GPRS
Class 10 (48 kbps), EDGE (236.8
kbps), 3G (HSDPA 3.6 Mbps),
Display Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inch-
es (Dual slide design)
Features:
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML Colors Silver
Entertainment MP3/AAC/eACC/WMA
player, Music recognition, FM radio
with RDS , Standard 3.5 mm stereo
headphones jack, Games Camera 3
MP, 2048x1536 pixels, video, autofo-
cus, flash, Other Features Picture edit-
ing, Built-in handsfree
Rs
17,900
Nokia 6220 Classic
Dimension:
108x47x15 mm, Weight 90 g
Battery:
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min, Stand-
by Up to 250 h
Memory:
120 MB user memory + microSD
card (TransFlash, up to 8GB), 128
MB SDRAM memory
Connectivity:
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB,
GPRS Class 11, HSCSD 43.2
kbps, EDGE Class 32 (296 / 177.6
kbits), 3G (HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps)
Display Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.2
inches
Features:
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Entertainment FM stereo radio
with RDS, MP3/AAC/MPEG4 play-
er, TV-out, Camera 5 MP, 2592 x
1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, aut-
ofocus, video, Xenon flash; sec-
ondary videocall camera, Ring
Tones Polyphonic, MP3, AAC
Messaging SMS, MMS
Current Mobiles Tech Tool
Rs
17,400
Nokia E51
Dimension:
114.8 x 46 x 12 mm, Weight 100 g
Battery:
Talk time up to 4h 20 min, Stand-by up
to 310 h
Memory:
130 MB internal user data memory +
Extendable microSD (TransFlash),
hotswap - up to 4 GB Processor 369
MHz ARM 11
Connectivity:
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, Infrared (115
kbps), USB, GPRS Class 32, HSCSD,
EDGE Class 32, 3G (HSDPA 3.6 Mbps),
WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11g, VoIP over WLAN)
Features:
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Colors Black, Silver Entertainment
MP3/AAC/video player, FM Visual
Radio, Voice command, Push to talk,
Games (Downloadable), Camera 2 MP,
1600x1200 pixels, video, Ring Tones
Polyphonic, MP3, MPEG-4,
Rs
17,200
Samsung S5230W Star
WiFi 0
Dimension:
104x53x11.9 mm, Weight 92 g
Battery:
Talk time up to 13 h, Stand-by up to
600 h
Memory:
50 MB Built-in + microSD
Card(Supports up to 16GB)
Connectivity:
WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g), Bluetooth
v2.1 with A2DP, USB, GPRS Class
12 (48 kbps), EDGE Class 12
Display Size 240 x 400 pixels, 3.0
inches
Features:
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
(Jasmine) Colors Black, Silver,
White, Pink Entertainment Stereo
FM radio with RDS, MP3/WMA/AAC
player, Shazam Find Music service,
H.263/H.264/MPEG4 player, DNSe
(Digital Natural Sound Engine)
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels,
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Rs Rs
27,000 27,000

Nokia E52 BlackBerry Pearl 8120

Dimension: Dimension:
116x49x9.9 mm, Weight 98 g 107x50x14 mm, Weight 91 g
Battery: Battery Talk time Up to 4 h, Stand-
Talk time up to 8h, Stand-by Up to 672 by Up to 360 h
h, Music play Up to 18 h Memory: Memory:
60 MB Built-in + 1GB microSD Card 64 MB flash memory + Extendable
included, ProcessorARM 11 600 MHz microSD
Connectivity: Connectivity:
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, USB, WLAN Bluetooth v2.0, USB, GPRS,
(Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP), GPRS Class HSCSD, EDGE, WLAN (Wi-Fi
32, HSCSD, EDGE Class 32, 3G 802.11b/g) Display Size 240 x
(HSDPA 10.2 Mbps, HSUPA 2 Mbps) 260 pixels Display Colour 65K
Display Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 colors Browser HTML Colors
inches Titanium, Blue, Sunset
Features: Entertainment Media player
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Videos/Music), Games (builtin +
Colors Metal Grey Aluminium, Golden downloadable) Camera 2 MP,
Aluminium, Graphite Grey 1600x1200 pixels, video, flash
Entertainment Stereo FM radio with Features:
RDS, MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A QWERTY keyboard, SureType key-
music player, 3.5 mm audio jack, board software, Built-in handsfree
WMV/RV/MP4/3GP video player, Ring Tones Polyphonic (32 chan-
Games (N-gage + downloadable) nels), MP3 Messaging SMS,
Camera 3.2 MP, 2048x1536 pixels MMS, Email, Instant Messaging

Rs
Rs. 30,000
33,500
LG KU990 Viewty
Nokia E75 Dimension:
103.5x54.4x14.8 mm, Weight 112 g
Dimension: Battery:
111.8x50x14.4 mm, Weight 139 g Talk time up to 4h, Stand-by up to
Battery: 430h
Talk time up to 5h, Stand-by up to 280h, Memory:
Memory: 100 MB shared memory + 1 GB
50 MB Built-in + 4GB microSD included Memory Card Included (microSD
(supports up to 16GB) TransFlash) Connectivity Bluetooth
Connectivity: v1.2 with A2DP, USB, GPRS Class
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, WLAN (Wi-Fi 10 (48 kbps), EDGE, 3G (HSDPA 3.6
802.11 b/g), USB, GPRS Class 32, Mbps) Display Size 240 x 400 pix-
HSCSD, EDGE Class 32 (296 / 177.6 els, 3 inches, Display Colour TFT
kbits) Display Size 240 x 320 pixels, touchscreen, 256K colors
2.4 inches Features:
Features: Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, Colors Colors Black, Dark Silver
Silver black, Red and Copper yellow E n t e r t a i n m e n t
Entertainment Stereo FM radio with MP3/MPEG4/WMV/AAC/DivX player,
RDS, 3.5 mm audio jack, FM radio with RDS, Games
MP3/MP4/eAAC+/WMA player, Games Camera 5 MP, 2592?1944 pixels,
N-Gage compatible (built-in + down- autofocus, video(VGA 30fps, QVGA
loadable) Camera 3.2 MP, 2048x1536 up to 120fps), strobe flash; second-
pixels, autofocus, LED flash, VGA ary VGA videocall camera
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Rs Rs
3,850 3,499

Nokia 5030 XpressRadio

Dimension: 108x45x15mm, Weight 82 g
Trend T-180 Ultimate
Battery: Talk time Up to 10 h, Stand-
by Up to 524 h, Design: Navigation option 1.5
Memory: 8 MB Buitlt-in, 1000 inch CSTN color
Phonebook entries+250 SMS screen embedded
Connectivity: Display Size 128 x 160 pix antenna
els, 1.8 inches Display Image & Messaging:
Colour TFT, 65K colors 300K pixel camera,
Features: Colors Red, Graphite SMS, MMS, Email
Entertainment Stereo FM Radio with built-in Connectivity: GPRS class 12, WAP
antenna, Games Other Features Dedicated 2.0, PC Sync
radio keys, 5-way navigation key, Entertainment: MP3 Player,
Flashlight, Speakerphone, Ring Tones Embedded Games
Downloadable Polyphonic, MP3, video
tones Messaging SMS (storage up to
250, Multiple SMS deletion, Distribution
lists)

Rs Rs
3,900 2,400

Samsung B220 Guru LG KP105

Dimension: 105x44.5x14 mm, Weight 78.5 g Dimension: 101x46x12.9 mm Weight 65 g
Battery: Talk Time Up to 7.4hrs, Standby Battery: Talk time Up to 4 h 30 min,
up to 250h Stand-by Up to 475 h
Memory: 4 MB Built-in Memory: Built-in, 300 Phonebook entries
Connectivity: GPRS class10, USB Display Size Connectivity: USB Display Size 128x128 pix
128x160 pixels, 1,77 inches els, 1.5 inches Display Colour
Features: Browser WAP 2.0 Colors Grey CSTN, 65K colors
Entertainment FM Radio with Recording, games Features: Colors White, Black, Silver
(baby carrot, sudoku, cricket), Voice Recording Entertainment FM Radio, Games (Sudoku)
Other Features Mobile Tracker, Built-in handsfree, Other Features Built-in handsfree, Calculator
Voice memo Ring Tones 40 Polyphonic, MP3 Ring Tones Polyphonic (16 channels)
Messaging SMS, MMS Messaging SMS

Rs Rs
2,175 3,250

Nokia 1202 Samsung C450

Dimension: 105.3x45x13.1mm, Weight 78 g Dimension: 103.5x44.5x14.9 mm Weight 72 g
Battery: Talk time Up to 8 h, Stand-by Up Battery: Talk time Up to 3 h 20 min, Stand-
to 624 h OS S30 Platform by Up to 300 h
Memory: 500KB Built-in (60 SMS, 200 Memory: 2 MB shared memory (20 dialed,
Phonebook entries+20dialed, 20 20 received, 20 missed calls)
received, 20 missed calls) Connectivity: GPRS Class 10 (48 kbps), USB
Connectivity: Display Size 96 x 68 pixels, 1.5 Display Size 128 x 128 pixels,
inches Display 1.52 inches Display Colour TFT,
Features: Colour Monochrome graphic Features: Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Colors Midnight black, Violet blue Entertainment Entertainment Games, FM radio Camera VGA,
Games (Snake Xenzia, Chess Puzzle and Sudoko) 640x480 pixels Ring Tones Polyphonic (16 chan-
Other Features Flashlight, Built-in handsfree, nels) Messaging SMS, MMS
Currency converter, Calculator Ring Tones
Polyphonic (32 channels) Messaging SMS
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Rs
37,500
Nokia N86 8MP
The Nokia N86 8MP gives you every-
thing an Nseries device has to offer
including an 8 megapixel camera, easy
media sharing, advanced location
based services and premium design.
Capture stunning images using the 8
megapixel camera of Nokia N86 8MP,
with super wide-angle Carl Zeiss optics
& other advanced features. Nokia N86
8MP lets you share high quality photos
and videos with others through the Ovi
service. Nokia N86 8MP, Experience the
sleek design.
Rs
52,000
Samsung M8910 Pixon12
The worlds first 12 megapixel camera
phone
Capture the most detail with the highest
resolution in a camera phone coz
Samsung M8910 Pixon12 has a 12
Megapixel Camera. You don't have to
worry about the light conditions any-
more coz Samsung M8910 Pixon12 also
has a Xenon flash ensuring well-lit pho-
tos even in dark surroundings. Now view
your photos & images through a clear
and vivid colour display with Samsung
M8910 Pixon12's 16 million colour
AMOLED screen.
Rs.
79,990
Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB
The Fastest iPhone Ever
Meet the fastest, most powerful iPhone
yet. iPhone 3GS features video record-
ing, Voice Control, up to 32GB of stor-
age, & more. The first thing you’ll notice
about iPhone 3GS is how quickly you
can launch apps. Webpages render in a
fraction of time, & you can view email
attachments faster. On iPhone 3GS
improved performance & updated 3D
graphics deliver an incredible gaming
experience, too. In fact, everything you
do on iPhone 3GS is up to 2x faster &
62
more responsive than iPhone 3G.
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Rs
40,000
BlackBerry Curve 8900
BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a sleek
new twist on a classic style. You can
keep your finger on the pulse of
what’s important to you with the
BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone.
The striking 480x360-pixel screen
offers up crisp on-the-go video,
images, text, maps and more. With a
refined design, the BlackBerry Curve
8900 smartphone delivers expanded
functionality & reliable results.
BlackBerry Curve 8900 fits in Your
Hand.
Rs
49,000
Nokia N97
A True Mobile Computer
Desktop to the laptop & now to your pock-
et, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful,
multi-sensory mobile computer in exis-
tence. Nokia N97 mobile phone features
touch screen, full QWERTY keyboard,
GPS, 32 GB memory, games, video, cam-
era, widgets, Ovi Store including much
more. With Nokia N97, Personalise your
homescreen, add more content & fully
customise your layout with your favourite
live feeds, mini views & services. Nokia
N97 is the Monster Machine.
Rs
43,000
Samsung S8003 Jet
Smarter than Smartphone
Demonstrates the dominant performance
that full touch users expect centreing
around multimedia. Speedy processor
and ultra brilliant display of Samsung
S8003 Jet maximise user satisfaction.
Samsung S8003 Jet - The mobile of
tomorrow offering consumers’ real wants
in a full touch mobile. Sleek lines and sub-
tle curves of Samsung S8003 Jet person-
ify its ergonomic intelligence, cradling
perfectly and comfortably in your hand.
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Samsung S5560
Size
Dimensions 107.5x52x13.2mm,
Weight 95.3 g
Display
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 240x400 pixels, 3.0 inches,
Accelerometer sensor, TouchWiz UI, Sound
Alert types, Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Speakerphone Yes, 3.5 mm audio jack
Memory
Phonebook 2000 entries, Photocall, Call
records Yes, Internal 78 MB, Card slot,
microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB
Data
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps, WLAN Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g, Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP,
USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB, Camera Primary, 5
MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Smile and blink detection, image
stabilization, Video Yes
Features
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Browser WAP
2.0/xHTML, HTML, Radio Stereo FM radio
with RDS, Games Yes + downloadable,
Colors Black, Java Yes, MIDP 2.0,
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, H.263/H.264/MP4
player, Organiser, Voice memo, T9
Battery
Stand-by up to 620h, Talk time up to 9h 30
min
BlackBerry Bold 9700
Size
Dimensions 109x60x14mm, Weight 122 g
Display
Type TFT, 65K colors, Size 480 x 360 pixels,
2.44 inches, Full QWERTY keyboard, Touch-
sensitive optical trackpad, Sound Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3
ringtones, Speakerphone Yes, 3.5 mm audio
jack
Memory
Phonebook Yes, Photocall, Call records Yes
Internal, 256MB storage, Card slot, microSD
(TransFlash), up to 16GB, 2GB included, buy
memory
Data
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G HSDPA, 3.6
Mbps, WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g, UMA,
Bluetooth, Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, USB Yes,
microUSB v2.0, Camera Primary, 3.15 MP,
2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Image stabilization, Video Yes,
Secondary
Features
OS BlackBerry OS; 5.0, CPU 624 MHz
processor, Messaging SMS, MMS, Email,
Instant Messaging, Browser HTML, Radio
Games Yes + downloadable, Colors Black
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support, Java Yes,
BlackBerry maps, Document editor
Battery
Stand-by up to 408h, Talk time up to 6h
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LG GD510 Pop
Size
Dimensions 97.8x49.5x11.2 mm, Weight 87g
Display
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 240x400 pixels, 3.0 inches,
Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate,
Multi-functional home key, Sound Alert types,
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3
ringtones, Speakerphone Yes Memory
Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall, Call
records
20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls,
Internal
42 MB, Card slot microSD (TransFlash) up to
16GB (verified)
Data
GPRS Class 12, 32 – 48 kbps
(4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps, EDGE
Class 12, 236.8 kbps
Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, USB Yes,
microUSB, Camera Primary, 3.15 MP,
2048x1536 pixels, Video Yes
Features
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Browser WAP
2.0/xHTML, HTML, Radio Stereo FM radio
with RDS, Games Yes, Colors Silver, Java
Yes, MIDP 2.1, MP4/H.263 video player,
MP3/WAV/AAC audio player, Organizer,
Voice memo, T9, Optional solar panel
Sony Ericsson Aino
Size
Dimensions 104x50x15.5mm, Weight 134 g
Display
Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors,
Size 240x432 pixels, 3.0 inches, Accelerometer
sensor for auto-rotate, Limited touchscreen func-
tionality, Sound Alert types, Vibration;
Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
Speakerphone, Yes, with stereo speakers
Memory
Phonebook, 1000 x 20 fields, Photo call, Call
records, 30 received, dialed and missed calls,
Internal 55 MB, Card slot microSD (TransFlash),
up to 32GB, 8GB included,
Data
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps,
HSCSD Yes, EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G
HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps, WLAN Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g, DLNA, Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
USB Yes, v2.0, Camera Primary, 8.1 MP,
3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/HTML (NetFront 3.5), RSS
reader, Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS, Games
Yes, incl. motion-based + downloadable, Colors
Obsidian Black, Luminous White, GPS Yes, with A-
GPS support; Wayfinder Navigator, Java Yes,
MIDP 2.0 - Remote play for Playstation 3,
MP3/AAC/MP4 player, Google Maps, Picture edi-
tor/blogging, YouTube & Facebook applications
Organiser, Voice memo, SensMe, T9
Battery
Stand-by up to 380h (2G) / up to 367h (3G)
Talk time up to 13h (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G)
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Nokia 6788
Size
Dimensions105.6x54.9x18.9mm, Weight158 g
Display
Type TFT, 16M colors, Size 240 x 320 pixels,
2.8 inches, Accelerometer sensor for auto-
rotate, Sound Alert types, Vibration;
Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone Yes, with stereo speakers, 3.5
mm audio jack
Memory
Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and
fields, Photocall, Call records Detailed, max 30
days, Internal 4 GB storage, 128 MB RAM,
256 MB ROM, Card slot microSD
(TransFlash), up to 8GB
Data
GPRS Yes, HSCSD Yes, EDGE Yes, 3G TD-
SCDMA, Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP,
USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB, Camera Primary 5
MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, aut-
ofocus, Dual-LED flash
Features
OS Symbian OS v9.3, S60 rel. 3.2, CPU ARM
11 434 MHz processor, Messaging SMS,
MMS, Email, Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS, Games Yes
+ downloadable, Colors Black, Brown, GPS
Yes, with A-GPS support; Ovi Maps Java Yes,
MIDP 2.1,
Battery
Stand-by up to 200h (2G) / up to 210h (3G)
Talk time, up to 3 h 20 min (2G) / up to 4 h 10
min (3G)
Motorola MILESTONE
Size
Dimensions 115.8x60x13.7mm, Weight 165g
Display
Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 480x854 pixels, 3.7 inches, Multi-touch
input method, Accelerometer sensor, Proximity
sensor for auto turn-off, Full QWERTY keyboard
with 5-way navigation key, Sound Alert types
Vibration; MP3, Speakerphone Yes
Memory
Phonebook, Practically unlimited entries and
fields, Photo call, Call records, Practically unlim-
ited, Card slot microSD, up to 32GB, 8GB
included
Data
GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 -
48 kbps, EDGE Class 12, 3G HSDPA, 10.2
Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11
b/g, Bluetooth Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, USB Yes,
microUSB v2.0, Camera Primary, 5 MP, 2592 x
1944 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash,
Features Geo-tagging, image stabilization,
Video Yes, D1 (720x480 pixels)@24fps
Features
OS Android OS, v2 (Eclair), CPU ARM Cortex
A8 550 MHz processor, Messaging SMS, MMS,
Email, IM, Push Email, Browser HTML, Games
Yes, Colors Black, GPS Yes, with A-GPS sup-
port, Java, Digital compass,
MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA9 player,
MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV9 player, Organizer,
Voice memo, T9
Battery
Stand-by up to 350h, Talk time up to 6h 30 min
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Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica
Size
Dimensions 12.9mm thickness
Display
Type AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 320x480 pixels, 3.2 inches, Accelerometer
sensor for auto-rotate, Sound Alert types, Vibration;
MP3, WAV ringtones, Speakerphone Yes, 3.5 mm
audio jack
Memory
Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields,
Photocall, Call records Practically unlimited,
Internal 128 MB RAM, Card slot microSD
(TransFlash), up to 32 GB
Data
GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48
kbps HSCSD Yes, EDGE Class 12, 3G HSDPA, 3.6
Mbps WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth Yes v2.0
with A2DP, headset support only, USB Yes,
microUSB v2.0 Camera Primary, 3.15 MP,
2048x1536pixels, autofocus, Features Geo-tag-
ging, Video Yes
Features
OS Android OS, v1.5 (Cupcake), CPU 800MHz
processor, Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS,
Email, IM, Browser HTML Radio Games Yes,
Colors Black, White GPS Yes, with A-GPS support,
Java Digital compas, MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV
player MP3/e-AAC+/WMA player, Google Search,
Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk inte-
gration Voice memo
Sony Ericsson Jalou
D&G Edition
Size
Dimensions 73x45x18.2mm, Weight 84g
Display
Type TFT, 256K colors, Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.0
inches, Secondary external monochrome display,
128 x 36 pixels, 1.3", Accelerometer for auto-
rotate, Sound Alert types, Vibration;
Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones,
composer, Speakerphone Yes
Memory
Phonebook Yes, Photocall Call records, 30
received, dialed and missed calls, Internal 100
MB, Card slot microSD (TransFlash)
Data
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD Yes, EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps, 3G
HSDPA 3.6 Mbps, Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
USB Yes, v2.0 Camera Primary, 3.15 MP,
2048x1536 pixels, Features Geo-tagging, video-
calling, Video Yes, QVGA@15fps, video light
Features
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email,
Push Email, IM Browser WAP 2.0/HTML, Radio
Stereo FM radio with RDS, Games 1 + down-
loadable, Colors Sparkling Rose, GPS Yes, A-
GPS (US version only), Java Yes, MIDP 2.0,
Battery
Stand-by up to 350h (2G) / up to 250h (3G)
Talk time up to 7h (2G) / up to 4 h 30 min (3G)
Free download | flare.com.pk ZTE Mobile Range Tech Tool

ZTE-G S312
Items Features
X990 I Chat
Protocol GSM 900/1800 MHz or n Qwerty
850/1900 n GSM 900/1800 MHz or
Standard GSM Phase 2+ 850/1900 MHz
Size 106mm×45.6mm×18.1mm n Dimensions:
Weight About 65g (without battery) 106.8mm×60.5mm×11.95mm
Talk / Standby Time 5– 6h / 180h n Display: 320 × 240 pixels,
Operating Temp. Standard：-10℃ ～ +45℃ 2.4’’, 262K, TFT
n Weight: TBD
Limit：-15℃ ～ +55℃
Memory n Battery capacity: Li-ion
Flash: 64+ 32Mbit
LCD Display size 1.5” inch ( 900mAh
n Voice Talk Time: Maxim 500
65k color)
Keyboard lights 8 LED amber color minutes
Battery n Standby Time:
Standard Battery: 580 mAh
Li-ion Maxim 500 hours
Phone book n Optional: Dual Sims dual
SIM & Phone
Melody Yes standby
Vibrator n Ringtones: 64 Poly, MP3 player
Yes
Side Volume Key n SMS: 270
no
Inbox Content/ n Camera: 1.3/2.0M, MMS1.2
Solar battery cover, Battery,
n WAP2.0, Ringtone & Picture
travel charger, user guide
download
n T-flash / USB, Bluetooth, FM

ZTE-G S212 General Features

n Dual-SIM Card
n 102.3mm X44mm X
Intel? Atom? Mobile
16.2mm
Processor (1.6 GHz)
about 90g
1GB DDR2 system memory
n GSM 900/1800 or 850/1900
160GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
MHz
(5400 rpm2)
n MT 6223
Microsoft?
n QWERTY Keypad Yes
Windows?
n CSTN 1.44'', 128*128, 65K
XP Home
color, 64+32Mbits
Operating
n Support MicroSD (MicroSD
System
n Card not included in sales
Build-inHSDPA/HSUPA
box), 2GB
Vivid 10.1¡± WXGA Wide Screen LCD
n Battery Li-ion 1000mAh
Built-in Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
n Maxim 350h
3-in-1 Media Card Reader(MS/MS Pro/SD),3 High Speed USB
n Maxim 350 minutes
2.0 15-pin Standard External Display Output Port
n Stereo 2.2mm jack
Size: 265mm¡Á185mm¡Á25mm
n Charger connector 12pin
Ultra Portable Notebook weight <1.2kg
connector
Communications
n Flash Light Yes
Build-inHSDPA/HSUPA
Built-in Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN

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Sony Vaio VPCCW13FX/R Packard Bell EasyNote TJ-65

Rs Rs
91,190 62,990

Express your personality with the fashionable VAIO CW notebook. Designed The 15.6 inch EasyNote TJ Series is perfect for a wide range of digital needs
to meet your computing and multimedia needs in style, the CW features an Intel and is ideal for homes with multiple users. With a diverse assortment of the lat-
Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of memory, 320GB hard disk drive and NVIDIA est applications, you can use this notebook to do just about anything.
GeForce graphics. Specifications
Specifications n Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
n Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit n Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.10GHz)
n Technology : Intel Dual Core Processor technology n (2M Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
n Type : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 n Installed memory : 3GB DDR2
n Installed : 4GB PC3-8500 (2GBx2) n HDD size :320 GB SATA
n Type/Speed : DDR3/1066 n DVD Super Multi
n Capacity : 320GB n NVIDIA GeForce G105M Cuda
n Chipset : Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset

Hp Pavilion DV6-CTO21 Acer Extensa 4630-652G32MN

Rs Rs
82,190 51,990

The Extensa 4630 brings you with increased productivity and the enhanced
The new dv6 widescreen panel offers you a new screen size that is ideal for reliability you need at work. Combined with indispensable Acer technologies and
both computing and entertainment modes. Use the ample horizontal space for broad wireless connectivity, this product is a just right choice to professional
widget and toolbars and enjoy a great movie experience in their original format. users.
Specifications Specifications
n Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition n Linux
n Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.1GHz) n Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 (2.10GHz)
n 2MB L2 Cache / 800MHz FSB n 2MB L2 Cache / 800MHz
n Standard memory 4096MB n 2GB DDR2 memory,
n Memory type DDR2 800 MHz n 320GB SATA
n Hard disk 250GB SATA n S-ATA Hard Disk Drive with Acer DASP
n Blue Ray ROM with Dual-Layer DVD/CD Burner n DVD-Super Multi Double Layer drive,

Compaq Presario CQ61-340 (Windows 7) Apple MacBook Pro 2.8GHz 17"

Rs Rs
60,690 2,29,990

The 15.6-inch Compaq Presario CQ61-340 with Windows 7 puts the versa-
tility and productivity of notebook computing within your reach.
Specifications
n Windows 7 Home Premium Edition
n Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4300 (2.16 GHz)
n Processor Cache Level 2 cache 1 MB
n Bus Speed 800MHz
n Memory (1 x 1024 MB ) + (1 x 2048)
n Memory Max Up to 4 GB DDR2
n Hard Drive 320 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
n LightScribe Super Multi DVD Writer (+/-R +/-RW) with Double
66
Layer support
Precision aluminum. The new gold standard. Carved from a single block of alu-
minum, the new MacBook Pro unibody enclosure is slim and streamlined with a soft-
brushed surface and stunning contours. But its not all about beauty. The unibody also
makes MacBook Pro more durable than ever. You can throw it in your briefcase or mes-
senger bag and pull it out at an airport, in a hotel room, or on location without a second
thought. So wherever you go, you have everything you need to edit, compose, design,
and create
Specifications
n 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 6MB on-chip shared L2 cache
running
n 500GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
n 8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD R DL/DVD RW/CD-RW)
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Acer eMachines EZ1600 Apple iMac-20 inch 2.66GHz

Rs Rs.
44,990 1,09,990

The technological marvel of the eMachines EZ Series all-in-one desktop includes

Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home , an Intel Atom Processor, both Gigabit and Cast your gaze on the ultimate eye-opening experience: the new faster, big-
wireless connectivity and a gorgeous 18.5 inch LCD. Our EZ Series, which boasts a ger, and brighter iMacs. The most personal of personal computers comes out
stylish, space-saving design, fuels your creativity and productivity with its rich graph- packing a powerful punch. That thanks to the new 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo
ics performance and digital media features. processor, youll find in each and every new iMac.
Specifications Specification
n Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home n Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz
n Intel Atom Processor N270 n (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache) n L2 cache 6MB shared n Frontside bus 1066MHz
n Integrated 18.5 inch widescreen display with 16:9 aspect ratio; 1366 x 768 n Memory 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; sup
native resolution; ports up to 8GB
n 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM (1 1024MB) n Hard drive 320GB Serial ATA5; 7200 rpm
n 1 DDR2 slot total, 0 DDR2 slots available n 160GB SATA n Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive with 4x double-layer burning (DVD R
n 8X DVD R/RW SuperMulti double-layer (DL) drive DL/DVD RW/CD-RW)

HP Pavilion P6118L Dell Vostro 220MT

Rs Rs
50,490 44,490

Stay connected, share, get work done and have fun

with a stylish, simple-to-maintain PC packed with power
and protection.
Specifications Dell Vostro desktop solutions are designed
n Free Dos exclusively with features to simplify the technol-
n Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q8200 ogy challenges of small business. Vostro delivers
n 2.33 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 1333 MHz reliable performance backed by exceptional Dell support all at a great value.
n Chipset Intel G43 Express Specifications
n Standard memory 2048MB n Free DOS
n Memory DDR2 n Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 (3.0 GHz)
n Memory slots 4 DIMM n L2 Cache 6MB / 1333MHz FSB
n Hard Disk 320 GB n 2GB PC2-6400 (DDR2-800)
n Hard disk drive speed (7200 rpm) n 250GB SATA Hard Drive.
n Lightscribe SuperMulti SATA Drive n DVD RW SATA 16X SuperMulti
n Nvidia GeForce G210 n Intel G45 Express x 4500 HD Graphics

Acer Veriton M480G Compaq CQ2101L

Rs Rs
37,990 26,490

Handle challenging office tasks and over-

see company assets efficiently with the
Veriton M480G. Premium components and
essential applications ensure top perform-
ance, while green certification cuts costs and For Internet-centric consumers, young professionals and families looking
cares for the environment. for a stylish, energy-efficient desktop PC at an affordable price, the Compaq
Specifications CQ2000 delivers essential functionality and easy-to-use features.
n Free DOS Specifications
n Intel Core 2 Duo processor E7400 (2.80GHz) n Intel Atom 330 1.6GHz n 1 MB L2 Cache 533MHz FSB
n 3MB L2 Cache / 1066MHZ FSB n Chipset Intel 945GC Express n Memory Installed 1 GB
n 2GB DDR3 Ram n Maximum allowed 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
n 4 x DDR3 800MHz / 1066MHz Dual channel SDRAM n 250GB SATA 7200 rpm
n Maximum 8GB n DVD ROM (SATA)
n Hard Disk 320GB SATA n Maximum speed: Up to 16X
n 7200 RPM n Integrated on motherboard (see motherboard and chipset)
n DVD RW Super Multi 67
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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV SLR Camera
The latest in Canon's EOS 1D series of digital
cameras has been unveiled. The EOS-1D
Mark IV is a multimedia imaging device
that comes with a whopping 16-
megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual
DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-
bit A/D data conversion, all in a
humongous rugged body, ideal for
amateur and professional
photographers on both studio and
outdoor usage.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV comes
with a new 45-point autofocus system
that captures fast moving subjects up to
10 frames per second, thus detects subjects
better and results in high-definition images with dynamic colour
and quality. It also has high ISO range from 100 up to 12,800 on
native, which can also be expanded up to 102,400 for even the
most dimly-lit situations that are further enhanced with Canon's
High ISO Noise Reduction feature.
Clickfree C2 - external hard disk drive
Clickfree has been known for its USB backup devices so it is not
surprising that they come up with an upgraded version called the
C2. This external hard drive has a built-in USB cable placed at its
bottom, which Clickfree's representative claims that is strong
enough to be left hanging while plugged (although
pulli ng it deliberately like an
electric socket is not
recommended). It also has an
easier backup interface that lets
you transfer files in just one click.
The Clickfree C2 can handle iPod
music, playlist imports, direct-to-
DVD burning, media sharing, and a
convenient migration function
that makes transferring from
Windows XP or even Macintosh
OS X 10.5 to Windows 7 a breeze.
Panasonic RP-HS33D
The Panasonic RP-HS33D Shockwave Sport Clip
earphone is a lightweight and durable set of
ear phones designed for the
active user. It is designed
for people who are
always out going on a
jog or working out
while listening to their
favourite music while
they're at it. And the
design compliments
styling if the user looks for
it when choosing the
earphones they use.
Tech Tool
PowerMat Charge your gadgets anywhere
For those of you who own one-too-many gadgets, recharging can
be a problem especially if two or more of your devices drop dead
simultaneously. Fortunately a charging device that allows you to
charge several of your devices all at once: introducing the
PowerMat - a charging device that allows you to charge up to three
gadgets at the same time.
To use the PowerMat, you simply attach the specific back cover
created for a specific device such as your i P h o n e ,
Blackberry, Nintendo DS, etc. and you're alls
set. The PowerMat also has a portable version
which can be folded easily so you can bring it
anywhere you go. And, like original
PowerMat, it is also compatible with a
number of devices with
PowerMat back covers or
receivers.
BlackBerry Watch
This is no LG watch phone clone, but news has been leaked out
that BlackBerry came up with a Bluetooth watch accessory to
match with the handset. The BlackBerry smartwatch, which is
most likely to be called "inPulse," features an OLED display,
real-time message preview, and what appears to be a caller ID
so you do not have to pull out the
BlackBerry in situations when you
need to tuck them away such as
during a meeting, while driving, or
out on a bike ride.
This smartwatch, contrary to
popular belief, was not designed
by the makers of BlackBerry, but
it was actually developed from
the ground up by a new accessory
company dedicated to
BlackBerry.
IPEVO’s P2V USB webcam captures all angles
With a motive to allow users the ability to capture videos in a limitless
range, i.e. without barriers of angle and height, IPEVO has unveiled an
innovative P2V USB Web Camera. The 2 megapixel camera with Point to
View features a writing instrument-style body for omni-directional
video capture functionality. It comes with a universal monitor clip on
which the P2V can be mounted and then used as any regular web cam
with laptops and computers.
The web cam’s stand which is perhaps
its USP is coupled with a weighted base
and three movable joints, and this is
exactly what allows the camera to be so
vivid in the video capturing department,
putting it in an unparalleled level of
perspective customization. The P2V
besides the aforementioned and
autofocus also makes provision for a
macro mode for capturing subjects from
as close as 2 inches away.
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Mobile phones equipped with cameras and video
recorders allow activists to break free from the
limitations of words, texts or tweets and breach
language barriers to offer pictures of what is
happening around them
ncreasingly widespread penetration of
I mobile phones around the world is creating
new opportunities for activists to organise,
connect and open windows to their lives.
Innovative use of technologies like short
message service (SMS), video recorders and
cameras, coupled with the power of social
networking platforms, represents the new
toolbox for activist groups that want to spread
messages and access information.
“There are hundreds of groups that are
developing different projects for mobile
phones,” said Katrin Verclas, co-founder of
MobileActive.org, an online resource for
activists using mobile technology.
MobileActive.org offers a list of activist groups
and nongovernment organisations that use
mobile technology, as well as research and tips
on using mobile phones to their fullest potential.
Mobile phones are much more accessible for
people in developing countries where internet
connections may be expensive or nonexistent, or
where the infrastructure may not be able to
provide the constant source of electricity a
computer requires. Charged mobile phones can
operate for days without a power source.
“The fact that you have 4.5 billion subscribers
shows that [mobile phones] are the biggest and
easiest communication in the world,” Verclas
said.
Camera
Mobile phones equipped with cameras and
video recorders allow activists to break free from
the limitations of words, texts or tweets and
breach language barriers to offer pictures of
what is happening around them. According to
Verclas, half of the phones in the world are
70 equipped with some video or camera
capabilities, and they are being put to good use.
It was through these innovations that Kiripi
Katembo Siku, an art student from the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, was able to
create a film that portrayed street life in the
Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. In a city where
filming is often restricted, Siku needed a way to
get his footage without carrying a large camera
through the streets.
Mobile phones are much
more accessible for people
in developing countries
where internet connections
may be expensive or
nonexistent, or where the
infrastructure may not be
able to provide the constant
source of electricity a
computer requires
Siku relied on his much smaller video camera
- the one in his mobile phone - to get the images.
He attached his cell phone to a toy car with a
string that was pulled by a young girl as she
wandered the streets.
The result was a seven-minute movie openly
displaying life in Kinshasa. The production was
titled “Voiture en Carton,” or “The Cardboard
Car.” The camera follows the girl’s pink shoes as
she passes children playing football, street-side
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than once, she pauses to right the fallen toy,
which topples several times on the rough city
roads.
“Camera phones are affordable, small and
easy to manoeuvre,” Siku told CNN. “They
allowed me to work more discreetly and get
closer to my subjects.”
Texting
One of the most basic functions of a mobile
phone is SMS text messaging - and, as it turns
out, one of the most powerful. It was SMS that
offered many of the real-time updates found on
Twitter and other social networking sites during
recent Iranian and Lebanese elections that
captured global attention. SMS allows a user to
send 160 characters, including spaces, to other
phones or destinations on the internet. “[SMS]
is, hands down, the most prevalent use of mobile
phones today,” Verclas said.
In 2005, Greenpeace Argentina, a
nongovernmental organisation that promotes
environmental protection programmes,
successfully used SMS as a core component of its
campaign for “zero waste” in Buenos Aires.
After finding that Buenos Aires was
producing and burying between 4,000 tons and
5,000 tons of waste every day in landfills,
Greenpeace began a campaign to reduce the
amount of recyclable and compostable waste in
landfills to zero.
The campaign enrolled more than 4500
activists to receive text alerts during critical
legislative battles and encouraged them to text
or calls their representatives in a show of
support for the zero-waste policy.
The campaign lasted 15 months. Buenos
Aires city legislators voted unanimously to
enforce a drawdown and eventual ban on the
use of landfills for recyclable and compostable
waste by 2020.
“There’s a lot of potential, and there’s a lot of
ingenuity,” Verclas said, citing hopes for more
advanced applications for simple phones as well
as the possibility of using solar power for mass
texting by mobile phone someday.
Governments, too, are adapting mobile
technology for innovative applications. During
President Obama’s June 14 visit to Cairo, Egypt,
and his July 11 visit to Ghana, subscribers in
places where internet or television might not be
accessible received SMS texts with updates of his
speeches. In response, subscribers were able to
send in questions for President Obama to answer
in a podcast.
This is just what is existing where many more
is in pipeline of the telecom technologies. Let us
see where all this will lead us.

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World’s lightest
notebook by Sony
Once again, Sony today took the wraps off the
world’s lightest notebook - the VAIO® X Series.
Housed in a lightweight carbon-fiber chassis, the X
Series weighs just1.6 pounds (with standard battery)
and is just over a half-inch thin - roughly the width of a
cell phone.
It features a 16:9 aspect ratio which means you get a
wider workspace - all packed into a compact 11.1-inch
(diagonal) footprint. And not only is the scratch-
resistant LCD display durable, it also provides brilliant
picture quality with 100 per cent colour saturation and
improved brightness, thanks to its LED backlight
technology.
The X Series is also supplied with both a standard
and super-extended capacity battery, delivering extra-
long battery life for day-long productivity - up to 3.5
hours for the standard battery and up to 14 hours for
the super-extended capacity battery.
“It’s one thing to make a notebook thin but when
you consider the fact that the X Series also boasts
industry-leading battery life and wireless WAN— you
now have a game changer - altering the way people use
and think about their PC,” said Mike Abary, senior vice
president of the VAIO business group at Sony.
The unit’s touchpad features a multi-touch
functionality commonly associated with touch-enabled
smart phones. This means that you can zoom in and out,
flip through pictures, rotate items clockwise and counter
clockwise, and scroll vertically and horizontally without
ever touching your mouse.
The model also incorporates real-time GPS
functionality, making it easy to find restaurants, hotels
or special sites of interest. Destinations can be found by
simply typing in an address or keyword and then
following the turn-by-turn directions. It even includes
estimated drive times to let you know how far you are
from a destination (United States or Canada only). No
Internet connection is required in the United States or
Canada.

Nokia to build off-grid sites
Karachi: The mobile operator has signed a
contract with Nokia Siemens Networks to build
off-grid sites using solar power. Telenor was
the first cellular operator in Pakistan to have a
site dependent on solar technology in January
2008.
Under the contract, Nokia Siemens
Networks will provide its off-grid site solutions
that use solar energy to power base station sites
in rural and remote areas. On a turnkey basis,
International Synopsis
Spring-summer collection by
Urbansole
Urbansole is a branded footwear from the house of Shafi (Pvt) Ltd, and was launched
in 1996 as a truly national brand and has since then become renowned not only in Pakistan
but it also has its customers in Middle-East, Russia, USA and UK with 17 COCO outlets
and more than 45 relationship accounts.
Urbansole unveiled its new fabulous Spring-Summer Collection 2009-10 at a local five
star hotel and invited its customers
and general public to feel the “Cool
Breese” of casual sandals & slippers
in both urbansole and Pierre Cardin.
Mr Jawad Musaddiq, Director said
that this was the result of committed
effort on NPD and we wanted our
customers to enjoy the value of their
money with best quality leather and
international designs.
Mr Kashif Zorain, Brand
Manager Urbansole added that we
outsource the best quality leather Lahore: Group photograph of Mr Jawad Musaddiq, Director,
Urbansole, Mr Shahid Cheema, BDM, Urbansole and Mr Kashif
for urban sole and Pierre Cardin Zorain, Brand Manger, Urbansole with other officials at the
from our sister concerns and the event.
USP of these leathers is their eco-friendly properties. We use leathers quality assured from
internationals labs at Hong Kong and Germany. Our shoes are nickel/chrome free, pro-
green, controls & prevents skin allergy and no pig lining, thus every step we takes helps
you step up.

HP helps firms thrive in
Karachi: HP
announced new products,
solutions and services
unpredictability that help organisations
drive innovation and
rapidly scale up and
down to meet changing business needs.
“Technology is a fundamental contributor to business innovation, with HP’s portfolio of
products, services and solutions, organisations can build technology environments that
deliver the outcomes that matter today and tomorrow,” Ann Livermore, Executive Vice
President, HP Enterprise Business said. HP helps customers to drive business innovation
and create new opportunities.

IT firm secures $1.68 million Karachi: A leading
technology company
contract in Ethiopia
Wavetec Pakistan
Limited has secured
1.68 million dollars
contract for setting up a country-wide network of real-time LED information displays for
Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX). A senior executive of Wavetec said, the contract had
been signed by ECX CEO Dr Eleni Gabre-Madhin and Wavetec Director Sales for Africa
Ziauddin Siddiqui in Addis Ababa on October 29, to complete the project within six to eight
months.
This is a World Bank's funded project with the aim to end exploitation and increase
legitimacy of the trading process by making accurate data available.

Nokia Siemens design the sites, taking into account local solar
Networks will mapping, site landscape and other factors to
maximise the use of an abundant, clean, and
natural energy source.
Nokia Siemens Networks' Green Energy
Control will help deliver a sustainable solution
while optimising operating costs. The solar-
powered sites will be implemented using
Universal Services Fund (USF) that was
awarded to Telenor Pakistan in 2009. USF-
based contracts aim to provide access to mobile
services for undeserved and unserved areas of
Pakistan.
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News TV channels agree on code of conduct

Islamabad: Electronic media managers from and real-time decisions on releasing information be seen as restrictions that would run counter to
eight prominent television channels have evolved during war or in the case of hostage-situation. the spirit of freedom of expression.
first-of-its-kind voluntary framework to Better training for camera crew and safety The news managers who formulated these
standardise professional guidelines regarding orientation of reporters were other areas where the guidelines included Tariq Wasi, Head of
terrorism coverage. group agreed to implement swift measures in line Operations, ARY Digital Network, Mohsin Raza,
Representatives of ARY News, KTN, Samaa, with the potential and constraints of each channel. Director News, ARY News, Azhar Abbas,
Dawn News, Dunya, Express, News, Express
24/7, Geo and Aaj television met to conclude a
two-week long internal debate on how best to
respond to viewer feedback on reporting incidents
where large scale loss of human life has occurred.
Applying their collective experience and
judgment, they agreed on harmonising existing
professional methods to perform the task of
honest reporting in these times of extreme crisis
and national danger.
Members of the group, a voluntary gathering Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari talking to President PFUJ Pervaiz Shaukat, Secretary General Shams ul Aslam
open to all, agreed among themselves that Naz, Mushtaq Minhas and other senior journalists.

formalization of policies on reporting and news
gathering in terrorism-related cases was need of
the hour.
The areas where the agreement was reached
pertained to field and live reporting, viewer
exposure to extreme and disturbing visuals, dead
bodies, badly injured people, accounts of
emotionally-distraught as well as eye-witnesses,
The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA)
has already given its voluntary Code of Conduct
on coverage of terrorism to the government. Now
since the electronic news managers have also
agreed to voluntarily follow their own set of
guidelines, they called upon the government to
desist from imposing any guidelines formulated
by official functionaries, as such guidelines would
Managing Director, Geo News, Syed Talat
Hussain, Executive Director News, Aaj News,
Abbas Nasir, Editor, Dawn News and Daily
Dawn, Ali Qazi, CEO, KTN, Fahad Husain,
Director News, Express News and Express 24/7,
Owais Tohid, Director News, Dunya TV, Nasim
Zehra, Director Current Affairs, Dunya TV and
Amir Zia, Director Current Affairs, Samaa TV.

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Intel, Dell to cast the spell Dhabi Group and Essar Group
by innovative products announce strategic partnership
Karachi: Intel Pakistan & Dell Pakistan together conducted a series of
road shows with notebooks cloaked in Cherry Red, Alpine White, Pretty
Pink, Gecko Green and a whole array of other colour, accessorised with
crisp widescreen displays to meet user's specific needs.
The new products and services were showcased at a colourful event at
the Forum Karachi, with famous VJ Ayesha Omar and designer Munib
Nawab gracing the event. This event provided the visitors with a great
visual experience resulting in holistic product know-how. Experts were
also present at the venue to provide clear information on the high
performance products that are tailored to the needs of specific consumer
groups.
"The Dell consumer series, based on Intel Processors has embarked on
a colourful and exhilarating journey in Pakistan. Our tagline 'Yours is
Here', religiously followed, exhibits that knowing our customers is what
we do best. The personality of each SKU is uniquely positioned for
customers that seek a high definition lifestyle at the best price points. Our
killer products, the Inspiron portfolio and Studio series are responsible for
creating some fantastic ripples in the market," said Nubla Iftikhar,
Marketing Manager for Consumers and SMB for Dell Pakistan.

Powerful telecom
software by HP
Lahore: HP announced powerful telecom software that can help
service providers tap Web 2.0 to spark growth in wireless revenue. The
HP Service Delivery Platform (HP SDP) now includes a virtual "sandbox"
in which developers can create new web-based applications (apps),
widgets and mash-ups on the service provider's wireless network. The
new technologies in HP SDP 3.0 make service creation easy, fast and
rewarding for independent developers.
By attracting non-telecom independent software developers (ISVs) and
giving them the tools to build innovative
applications, service providers can enrich
their wireless networks with the
personalised services that subscribers want
and are willing to pay for monthly.
Web 2.0 services can involve complex
revenue sharing among content providers,
developers and network operators, so HP
SDP 3.0 now includes specific resources to
handle micro transactions, manage
revenue streams and help service
providers build a successful revenue haring business model. The new
tools build on a standards-based service-oriented architecture (SOA) that
reduces costs and complexity by replacing multiple service silos with a
single, unified resource layer.
The common layer gives developers simplified, secure access to the
underlying network and its key enabling technologies such as location
and presence. Several of the new tools incorporate HP business
technology optimisation software.

National Synopsis
The Dhabi Group and the Essar Group on November 15 announced
the signing of definitive agreements for an investment by Essar Group
into the telecom assets of the Dhabi Group in Uganda and Republic of
Congo. The agreements signed by His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak
Al Nahyan on behalf of the Dhabi Group and Prashant Ruia, Group Chief
Executive Essar Group in Abu Dhabi. The enterprise valuation of the
Uganda and Congo operations is collectively valued at US $318 million.
The Essar Group has committed growth capital to both telecom
operations to facilitate network expansion and marketing. Upon
completion, the Essar Group will acquire a majority stake in both the
assets. The partnership is also expected to bring operational efficiencies
to the African operations.
HH Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Chairman of Dhabi
Group, said that: “We are pleased to join hands with a Group that both
complements and extends our synergies to expand further into Africa.
Warid has expanded its greenfield operations to become credible
competitors and challengers in the market where it operates; the time is
now right for the next stage of its growth and evolution.”
Commenting on the occasion Mr Prashant Ruia, Group Chief
Executive, Essar Group said, “Essar is delighted to partner with the
Dhabi Group to expand Essar’s telecom operations in Uganda and
Congo. This is in line with Essar’s plan to be a part of the growing
telecom market in Africa. This transaction with the Dhabi Group
augments our successful launch of telecom services in Kenya under the
brand ‘yu’ which was a stepping stone for Essar to expand its telecom
footprint to the African continent.”
Essar's investment in Warid Telecom in Africa is a part of its strategic
plans to grow its business in Africa. This deal is a reflection of Essar's
plans to increase its presence in the Middle East and Africa regions as it
explores business opportunities by forging partnerships with prominent
business groups.
After the successful launch of mobile services in Kenya under the
brand ‘yu’, Essar Telecom is now expanding its footprint in East Africa
with Uganda and Republic of Congo operations. Regarded as one of the
fastest growing telecom operators in Kenya, Essar Telecom Kenya has
over 600,000 subscribers and expects this number to grow significantly as
it completes its rollout across Kenya.
Essar Energy had recently announced the completion of the
acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd
(KPRL), with the Government of Kenya holding the remaining stake.
KPRL is a 4 million metric tonne (MMTPA) per annum refinery in Kenya.
The Dhabi Group transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in
Uganda and Republic of Congo. Standard Chartered Bank acted as
exclusive financial advisor to the Dhabi Group.
Microsoft promotes innovation in Pakistan
In line with its objective to promote development in the ICT sector of
Pakistan, Microsoft joined hands with Pakistan Software Houses
Association (PASHA) by sponsoring PASHA ICT Awards 2009.
Country General Manager, Microsoft Pakistan, Kamal Ahmed said,
“We are thrilled to sponsor the leading awards in the ICT sector of
Pakistan. I congratulate PASHA on organising a highly successful event.
These awards go a long way in encouraging IT professionals to come up
with latest solutions in communications technology. This gives a much
needed boost to the local IT sector and in turn to the economy of Pakistan.
We at Microsoft are extremely pleased and excited to be a part of such an
event.”
Commenting on Microsoft’s strong support, President PASHA, Jehan
Ara said, “This is the sixth year of PASHA’s ICT Awards and I am happy
to note that we are now associated with a name like Microsoft – the global
leader in innovative software solutions.”
These awards create an opportunity for top winning companies to
represent Pakistan at the Asia Pacific awards. By supporting such
ventures, Microsoft aims to build a talent pool of software developers
and contribute towards the progress of the ICT industry.
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Fauji Fertiliser, Abacus- Mobile Commerce

Consulting ink accord Solutions: Ufone join
hands with HBL
Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (FFC) signed a contract with
AbacusConsulting for SAP Implementation. Fauji Fertiliser Company
Limited is a leading fertiliser manufacturing company with over 60 per
cent share of urea manufacturing and marketing in Pakistan. FFC owns
the largest urea manufacturing facility of Pakistan consisting of three Islamabad: Amalgamating telephony with unique banking solutions,
ammonia/urea units. FFC is playing a leading role in industrial and Ufone and HBL entered into Mobile Commerce Partnership to extend next
agricultural advancement in Pakistan by providing quality fertilisers and generation of Mobile Technology.
allied services to its With the help of this offer Ufone customers having their bank accounts
customers. in HBL through Mobile phone will have distinct alternative to conventional
Addressing the branch-based banking to conduct range of activities through their mobile
signing ceremony at phones instead of bank branches or through bank employees.
FFC Head Office in Through SSL
Rawalpindi, Lt. Gen based secured
Malik Arif Hayat, HI WAP Technology
(M) (Retd), Chief Ufone UPayments
Executive and Lahore: Brigadier Malik Tahir Saeed (Retd), Senior Procurement Manager, Fauji offers Prepaid
Fertiliser Company Limited (Centre Left) and Aamer Chaudhry, Partner,
Managing Director AbacusConsulting (Centre Right) at the SAP Contract Signing Ceremony. Asad Ali Top-up and
said, “FFC has Khan, Chairman AbacusConsulting (Centre Left) and Lt. Gen Malik Arif Hayat, HI Postpaid Mobile
(M) (Retd), Chief Executive and MD, Fauji Fertiliser Company Limited (Centre
selected the best of Right) are standing at the back. Bill Payments,
the breed ERP to realize its strategic goals of remaining a leading player in Utility Bill
the industrial and agricultural advancements in Pakistan. SAP will provide Payment and
end to end connectivity for all the business processes and activities of the Statements and
company. It will help us to integrate all processes and create opportunity Balances to Ufone
for transforming FFC into a 21st century manufacturing facility. It will also and HBL’s
provide us the enhanced capacity not only to sustain our market leadership common valued Ufone and HBL signed an agreement for Mobile Commerce
customers. Solution. Picture shows Mr. Abdul Aziz, President & CEO Ufone
but to explore and venture into more challenging areas at different and Mr. Zakir Mahmood, President & CEO HBL, exchanging
locations in Pakistan. This will significantly improve efficiency by Mr Abdul Aziz documents at the ceremony.
streamlining our operations”. President & CEO
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Asad Ali Khan, Chairman of Ufone elaborated that all transactions will be settled online from HBL
AbacusConsulting said, “We are delighted to be associated with FFC, as its account in real time. “In near future the service will allow subscribers to
SAP Implementation Partner. SAP solution will greatly facilitate FFC in perform Interbank Fund Transfer (IBFT) from an account to any other
improving its productivity and insight, reduce costs through increased account of HBL,” he added.
flexibility, improving financial management and supporting changing “Our quest for technology will not end here as we will explore further
industry requirements”.
new combinations,” the official contended.

Oracle, Askari Bank making mark in banking

Karachi: Askari Bank Limited, one of the
fastest growing domestic banks in Pakistan, has
chosen to implement a wide range of Oracle
Solutions such as Oracle Database, Oracle Fusion
Middleware and Oracle Applications including
Oracle FLEXCUBE (core banking system) Oracle
Reveleus (risk management system. The project
aims to modernise its IT architecture to improve
banking operations, business efficiency and
customer service. Oracle is Askari Bank’s key
business partner in this significant effort.
“We evaluated many technology solutions
available in the market but Oracle is the only
technology solution provider that offered a
complete, highly available and secure solution
for our stringent business requirements,” said
Javed Iqbal, CIO of Askari Bank. “We are
confident that Oracle solutions will ensure
continuous availability of banking services and
business continuity while ensuring data security
and regulatory compliance.”
On the database side, Oracle Database
Options like Oracle Database Vault, Advanced
Security, Data Masking and Audit Vault will
provide data Security to address auditing &
compliance guidelines.
On the middleware layer, Oracle Fusion
Middleware products like Oracle SOA Suite and
Oracle Application Adapter will enable Askari
Bank to seamlessly integrate all its business
applications. It will also assist the bank to reduce
the time taken to introduce new schemes or
products and reduce cost of manual integration
within various business functions.
“Oracle has been serving financial
corporations for decades. Banks around the
world rely on Oracle to help them streamline
business processes and improve cost efficiency
ratios to provide greater value to customers,”
said Natasak Rodjanapiches, Regional Managing
Director-Oracle ASEAN “We are pleased that
Oracle is able to help Askari Bank build a highly
available, scalable and secure operating
environment to enable 24x7 services to its
customers”.
Oracle FLEXCUBE’s core banking system’s
flexible process configuration capabilities allow
Askari Bank to configure business processes to
suit their needs. Its flexible open standards based
architecture coupled with extensive functionality
lends agility to bank’s operations and enables
them to standardize, consolidate, manage risks
and compete in challenging market conditions.
”Oracle’s comprehensive scalability &
manageability features will help Askari Bank
safeguard its infrastructural investment in
coming years,” said Farhan Ibrahim Chaudhry,
General Manager Sales (Technology Business),
Oracle Corporation, Pakistan and SAGE (W). “It
will also help Askari Bank to optimise its IT
resources to its fullest, enabling Askari Bank to
significantly reduce total cost of ownership and
increase return on investment.
Oracle Reveleus will provide Askari Bank
with the industry's most comprehensive
enterprise risk management capability enabling
the bank to comply with Pakistan State Bank
regulations and those specified in Basel II
guidelines.
Other business applications to be
implemented by Askari Bank include Oracle
Siebel Customer Relationship Management,
PeopleSoft HRMS (for human capital
management), Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
and Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture
as well for their growing business demands.
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PIA proud to serve the Hajj pilgrims
Lahore: Pakistan International Airline’s Pre
Hajj operation commenced on October 22 from
Lahore and will continue till November 21, 2009,
the post Hajj flights would start from December
02, 2009 and will conclude on January 01, 2010.
PIA’s first pre-Hajj flight PK-9305 took off
from Lahore on October 22 carrying 466
passengers to Jeddah, while another special Hajj
flight PK-1405 took off for Jeddah carrying 468
intending pilgrims., District Manager PIA
Lahore Mansoor Mela, Manager Hajj Lahore
Saleem Ullah Shahani, Station Manager PIA
Arshad Chaudhry, PIA Public Relations
Department officials Yasmin Haroon & Athar
Hasan Awan, Airport Manager CAA and
Director Hajj Qazi Sami ur Rehman bade
farewell to the intending pilgrims at Hajj
Terminal Allama Iqbal International Airport,
Lahore.
The Pre-Hajj operation entails a total of 72
flights from Lahore including 7 flights for
Madinah, transporting 33696 intending pilgrims
Mercator showcases tech-IT solutions
Islamabad: More than 80 delegates from 30
international airlines travelled to the U.A.E.
recently to see innovative technology for which
Dubai has become renowned throughout the
airline business worldwide.
Delegates travelled to Dubai from airlines
based in all five continents and included airline
CIOs, Heads of Commercial Operations and
senior managers. The dedicated forum was
hosted by Mercator, the Dubai-based business
technology provider and held at the Emirates
Group Headquarters, opposite the new Emirates
Terminal Three at Dubai International Airport.
The two day event also showcased IATA’s
‘Fast Travel’ initiatives and how they respond to
growing passenger demand for greater
convenience and more control over their
journeys - one relatively recent example is the
introduction of self service check in counters
which already save passengers a great deal of
Mobilink cricket match for special citizens
Karachi: Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in
cellular services and part of the Orascom Telecom
Holding recently organised an entertaining
Cricket Tournament for the Voice Society for
Rehabilitation of Special Persons (Voice).
The activity was organised by Mobilink
employees volunteering under the banner of
Mobilink Foundation to instil socially
participative behaviour and affirm the equal
status of special persons in society. Divided into
mixed teams, Mobilink employees and Voice
members played side by side. A total of 65
players participated in the matches.
Zahid Iqbal, Director, Broadband & Carrier
Division, Mobilink also attended the match and
presented prizes to the participants and trophies
76 to members of the winning team.
for Saudia Arabia. The above number of Hajjis
may be revised as per the requirements of the
Hajj Ministry.
District Manager PIA Mansoor Mela, Manager Hajj Saleem
ullah Shahani, Station Manager PIA Arshad Chaudhry &
other senior officials of PIA on PIA’s first pre-hajj flight to
Jeddah at the Hajj Terminal Allama Iqbal International
Airport Lahore.
Special suitcase for the pilgrims
For the convenience of the pilgrims, PIA has
made special arrangements to provide suitcases
as gift to intending Hajj pilgrims. Suitcases
time. There were talks by IATA representatives,
Mercator partners and senior managers, panel
discussions and product demonstrations, with a
host of positive feedback being received from
existing Mercator customers.
Duncan Alexander, Vice President, Sales and
Market Development, Mercator, said, “We are
delighted to use this event to highlight to
industry professionals our latest product -
Jupiter - a value proposition which includes a
consolidated suite of applications closely
integrated with Mercator’s airline reservation
and airport control systems, MARS and MACS.
The combination is designed to give airlines
greater business and system integration, return
on investment, process improvement and
significant cost reduction.
“Mercator has continually enhanced and
maintained the core of its reservation and
departure control technologies. The current
Zahid Iqbal, Director, Broadband & Carrier Division,
Mobilink presents trophy to a participant at the cricket
match organized by Mobilink employees for members of the
Voice Society for Rehabilitation of Special Persons.
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would be provided to the Ministry of
Religious Affairs for intending
pilgrims travelling through PIA for
collection with Passports, tickets and
other travelling documents by them (intending
pilgrims) from Hajji Camps.
PIA requests its valued passengers to collect
the Suitcase gifted by PIA from Ministry of
Religious Affairs at the time of collection of
Passports, tickets and travelling documents.
PIA also requests the intending Hajj pilgrims
to clearly mark their suitcases with their personal
identification marks. Complete name, Address
Tags should also be attached so that they may
easily identify their luggage at the time of
collection at Jeddah Airport and on their return
flights to Pakistan.
PIA’s Hajj passengers are therefore, requested
to ensure that they do not carry more than one
piece baggage which must not be more than 32
kg per piece to avoid any inconvenience during
their return flight and excess baggage if any will
be charged accordingly. Additionally,
passengers are allowed hand carry baggage up
to 7 kg weight only.

global economic climate
presents a need for all airlines
to keep costs down while we at
Duncan Alexander, Vice President, Sales and Market
Development, Mercator
Mercator have invested time and money in
developing our portfolio to offer products
whose concepts have been developed not only
internally but externally with major industry
players, such as Farelogix and Calidris.”

Volunteerism is a core value of Mobilink’s
Culture of Excellence and employees are strongly
encouraged to engage in community endeavours.
The Mobilink Foundation Torchbearers, as they
are called, are sanctioned to clock an average of
four to five dedicated hours per person per
month during official working hours. On average
the volunteers spent more than 3,000 hours in
2008 in community service and have already
clocked in more than 700 hours this year.
Founded in 2007, The Mobilink Foundation is the
grant-giving arm of Mobilink, which provides
support for the local community not only
financially but also through dedicated volunteer
hours.

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Samsung launch the Corby Family
Karachi: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a
leading mobile phone provider, has launched its
Corby Series by announcing three mobile phones
designed around the Corby concept, which aims
to deliver stylish devices to support the highly
connected lifestyles of today’s younger mobile
users.
The new Corby family devices, dubbed
Samsung CorbyTXT (B3210), Corby Touch
(S3653) and Samsung CorbyPRO (B3410) seek to
further meet the varied needs of the youth
market, while aligning with Samsung’s strategy
of designing mobiles to match every lifestyle.
The three models are differentiated by key
features, including messaging, multimedia
entertainment and business functionality, but
also deliver the original Corby’s trademarks of
bold colours, pop-style contours and a curved
form factor.
“The Corby family is in-line with our ongoing
strategy of developing different mobiles to match
every lifestyle,” said Mr Steve Han, Managing
Director of Samsung Electronics’ Pakistan.
Furthermore, Mr Zeshan Qureshi, the Head
of Samsung mobiles, Pakistan and Afghanistan,
also added, “The focus with the original Corby
and now with the Corby family has been to offer
our consumers choice: choice over the colour of
the handset, choice over how they stay connected
and choice over the features and functionality
that best suit their unique personalities and
communications requirements.”
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
global leader in semiconductor,
telecommunication, digital media and
digital convergence technologies with
2008 consolidated sales of USD96
billion. Employing approximately
164,600 people in 179 offices across 61
countries, the company consists of two
business units: Digital Media &
Communications and Device
Solutions. Recognised as one of the
fastest growing global brands,
Samsung Electronics is a leading
producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile
phones and TFT-LCDs.

PIA earn Rs 63.9 billion by Sep.09

Lahore: PIA’s 322nd Board of Directors over the corresponding period last year.
Meeting held at the PIA Head Office approved The increase was mainly due to rise in
the un-audited interim financial statements for passenger revenue by Rs3.3 billion 6.3per cent.
the nine months period ending September 30, However, improvement in passenger yield was
2009. partly offset by reduction in passenger traffic.
The members of the board of directors noted PIA’s revenue from chartered flights
continued to show
exceptional
growth and
increased by
Rs408 million (274
per cent); non-
transport revenue
increased to
Rs1963 million an
increase of Rs132
million (7.2 per
The 322nd meeting of PIA Board of Directors’ held at the PIA Head office Karachi.
cent).
that despite the economic downturn and PIA’s after tax loss during the last three
negative situation for travel and tourism earnings quarters substantially reduced to Rs10.8 billion
of the airline improved to Rs63.9 billion, an from Rs27.6 billion compared to same period in
increase of around Rs3.5 billion or 5.9 per cent the previous year. The reduction in losses was
mainly due to reduction in costs and increase in
revenues.
Board directed management to continue to
focus on the improvement in both domestic and
international passenger traffic, and also take
counter measures to improve the cargo and MRO
business.
Besides, the BOD approved 15 per cent
increase in pension for Pay Group I to IV
employees with effect from January 01, 2009 and
of pay group V and above with effect from July
01, 2009.
Regularisation of Pilots services for
permanent employment after successfully
completing 18 months as First Officer on
commercial flights was also approved by the
board of directors.
Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, Minister for
Defence & Chairman-PIA presided the meeting
attended by Captain Mohammad Aijaz Haroon,
Managing Director. Directors present were Syed
Naseer Ahmed, Malik Nazir Ahmad, Mr Javed
Akhtar, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Athar Ali, Federal
Secretary Defence, Prof Mian Ijaz ul Hassan, Mr
Mubashir Iftikhar and Mr Husain Lawai.

NCEL open for new memberships
Karachi: The National Commodities
Exchange Limited (NCEL) continues to offer
fresh memberships with lucrative opportunities
in a growing commodity trade market. Business
enterprises, institutions and individual
participants in the commodity markets have been
invited to capitalise on its growth potential
through a partnership with a prestigious national
institution.
NCEL is Pakistan’s first and only
Commodities and Futures Exchange with a
technological infra structure allowing trading
hubs all across the country. The shareholders of
NCEL are all robust financial institutions,
including the National Bank of Pakistan, Zarai
Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL), Pak Kuwait Investment
Co., and the three national stock-exchanges.
Currently Gold, Rice, Palm oil, and KIBOR
(Karachi Inter-Bank Offered Rate) futures are
listed on the exchange. Crude oil and Silver
futures listing is expected in the near future.
Samir Ahmed, Managing Director, NCEL
said, “The idea behind opening new
memberships is to take the market to the real
investors and users. We foresee a manifold
increase in memberships over the next few years
as NCEL becomes a truly national exchange. The
initial membership fee of NCEL, including
deposits, was at Rs 1 million, which has now
risen to Rs2.5 million. With the anticipated
growth in business volumes, it can go up further
through periodical revisions by the board of the
exchange.”
Unlike the stock exchanges NCEL has no
limits on number of memberships. At its
inception, a total number of 260 memberships
were granted. The exchange became operational
in 2007 and memberships were reopened in 2008,
to take in additional new members. The total
strength now stands at 288 members.
“NCEL is a transparent and trustworthy
platform to trade on because of its modern risk
management techniques such as pre-trade risk
check in real-time. We offer our members
ultimate reassurance while acting as the central
counterparty for buyers and sellers, and
providing clearing and settlement online through
the banking system,” he added.

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Google eyeing India 3G market

New Delhi: Internet giant Google is
considering entering India's third-generation
(3G) telecommunications market, a report said.
The Business Standard newspaper quoted
sources in India's telecom industry as saying
Google may either team up with an Indian
company to bid for 3G bandwidth or take on a
role as a technology partner.
India is set to begin an auction of 3G radio
bandwidth in January and has said foreign
companies will be allowed to participate. But
non-Indian players will have to find Indian
partners as India caps foreign ownership in
telecommunication companies at 74 per cent.
A spokesperson for California-based Google
declined to comment when contacted by the
paper. Third-generation mobile services offer
users high-speed access to the internet with
email and video capabilities on cellular
telephones.
Experts say the auction of 3G radio
spectrums for mobile service will put India's
cellular market - the fastest growing in the
world - on track for a new level of wireless
telephony.
India's government has said it aims to
raise 250 billion rupees (5.38 billion
dollars) from the sale of 3G bandwidth.
IRandom search results by 'Mystery
Google'
Washington: No matter what you type into
the query box at Mystery Google it serves up
the results of someone else's search. A search
for "Twitter," for example, delivered links to
websites about "cabbage." The search engine is
located at mysterygoogle.com.
There is one consistent result. Type in the
query "What is Mystery Google?" and the reply
is "That is the site you are on."
The Mystery Google website has the spartan
look of the traditional Google home page but
the background is black as opposed to white
and features a glowing moon at the top of the
page. It also bears the notice "Google is a
trademark of Google Inc."

HP sees aggressive PC UN to text message

holiday pricing
New York: Hewlett-Packard Co, the world's number one maker of
personal computers expects very aggressive pricing in the US PC
market in the coming holiday season. "I think we will see a lot of
aggressive pricing around 'Black Friday,'" said Todd Bradley, who is in
charge of HP's PC business as executive vice president of the personal
systems group. "Some of it will be by us, some by our competitors."
Holiday season pricing will not be less aggressive than last year, he
added in an interview during a visit to New York. Last holiday season,
the financial crisis led many US consumers to pull back from spending,
prompting some heavy discounting by retailers.
Black Friday is the day after the Thanksgiving holiday and is
traditionally seen as the first big day for holiday sales. The weekend
including Black Friday, which occurs this year on November 27, usually
counts for about 10 per cent of the season's sales.
This past summer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc sold an exclusive Compaq
Presario notebook computer that it
developed in partnership with HP for
USD298. Bradley said HP did not have any
plans to sell a PC below that price, though
he did not yet know whether some retailers
would try to go lower.
Bradley said that consumers remain
focused on buying lower-priced products. "There is a real price-value
equation," he said. Microsoft's launch of Windows 7, the latest version
of its operating system will help to drive PC sales. "I think the product
is a very strong one and they have put a lot behind promoting it," he
said in reference to Microsoft. Overall, Bradley said that he was
"cautiously optimistic" about the holiday season. HP was managing its
margins and planning cautiously but was also in a position to meet
demand if sales were stronger than expected.

food vouchers
Geneva: Iraqi refugees in Syria will receive UN food vouchers
through text messages on mobile phones, the World Food Programme
said.
In a test project targeting 1,000 Iraqi refugee families, the United
Nations agency will send a 22 dollar voucher every two months by
SMS to each family, who will be provided with a special SIM card.
The beneficiary can then exchange the electronic voucher for rice,
wheat flour, lentils, chickpeas, oil, canned fish, cheese and eggs at
selected shops.
Addressing concerns about
mobile phone ownership among
the refugee population, WFP
spokeswoman Emilia Casella
said all the 130,000 Iraqi
refugees currently receiving
food aid from the agency in
Syria have mobile phones.
"We're currently providing news about distributions on mobile
phone messages to the 130,000 caseload right now," she said.
The pilot project extends the use of paper food vouchers via
mobile technology. "This if it bears fruit will potentially be
continued," she added. Casella said food vouchers in general allow
people to "buy food when they need it as opposed to having to queue
in long lines or go to distribution centres."
"It also is better for the economies of the communities in which
we're able to use food vouchers because in essence we're not giving
food away but we're actually providing an additional market to the
local shopkeepers," she added.

ZTE Q3 net profit rises 58.2pc

Chinese telecommunications equipment
manufacturer ZTE reported third quarter
revenues of CNY 15.13 billion, up 42.81 per cent
from the year-earlier quarter. In terms of market
development, the group reported substantial
growth in operating revenue largely attributable
to large-scale 3G network construction in the
domestic China market.
According to product groups, ZTE registered
year-on-year revenue growth of 47.32 per cent for
carrier networks,
which was driven
mainly by
revenue generated from sales of the company's
3G network equipment, optical transmission
products and data communication products.
Revenue from terminal products also grew by
38.67 per cent, which was in line with sales
growth for 3G products. Revenue from the
group's telecommunications software systems,
services and other products grew by 17.85 per
cent, reflecting primarily growth in the sales of
fixed terminals.
Net profit rose 58.18 per cent to CNY 409
million or CNY 0.23 per share. For the final
quarter of the year, the group will pursue its
strategies in greater depth with a focus on
enhancing its capabilities in strategic applications
and operations. ZTE will continue to strengthen
cooperation with mainstream international
carriers. Core to ZTE's strategy will be to seek
increased presence in key markets such as
Western Europe and North America while
reinforcing its position in the China 3G market,
incorporating balanced and sustainable business
development.
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India to start 3G Free GPS navigation for

auction in January
India said a long-delayed auction of radio bandwidth
for third generation (3G) telecommunications services
will start in January and will be open to foreign firms.
The auction will start on January 14, 2010 with bids to
be submitted by December 21, the Department of
Telecommunications said in an announcement posted on
its website, adding that the time schedule could be
revised.
The auction of 3G radio spectrum for mobile services
will put India's cellular market - the fastest growing in
the world, on track for a new level of wireless telephony,
experts say.
The government
has said it aims to
raise 5.38 billion
dollars from the sale
of 3G bandwidth that
would allow high-
speed internet, video
downloads and other
sophisticated services on cellular telephones.
The government hopes to use the money raised from
the auction to help plug a yawning fiscal deficit.
"The government of India is keen that potential new
entrants to the Indian telecommunications sector, as well
as existing operators, should be encouraged to take part
in the auctions," the ministry statement said.
India has said it aims to sell four 3G licences and three
broadband wireless access licences in 20 of the 22 telecom
zones. It does not have available spectrum to auction in
the other two zones.

mobile phones
Washington: Google unveiled a free navigation system for mobile phones in a move
seen as a potential challenge to the makers of GPS navigation devices. US telecom carrier
Verizon Wireless and US handset maker Motorola meanwhile is selling its new
smartphone in the United States, the Droid, is first to feature Google Maps Navigation.
The Droid, cost 200 dollars after a 100 dollar rebate and is being touted as a challenger
to Apple's popular iPhone, is powered by Android 2.0, Google's next-generation mobile
phone operating system. Google Maps Navigation will currently only work on
smartphones using Android 2.0.
It includes many of the features of a
traditional GPS device made by
companies such as Garmin and TomTom
such as three-dimensional (3D) views and
turn-by-turn voice guidance. The internet-
connected system allows navigation using
voice search in English, provides live
traffic data, satellite imagery from Google
Maps and Google's "street view" - real
pictures of destinations. Verizon and Motorola said the Droid, which features a Qwerty
keyboard, a five-megapixel camera and DVD-quality video capture and playback.
Verizon is the latest US telecom carrier or manufacturer to adopt Google's Android
software in a bid to challenge the iPhone and Blackberry from Research in Motion.
Android is already being used to power smartphones from T-Mobile, and US wireless
carrier Sprint Nextel and Taiwan's HTC are also releasing a mobile phone powered by
Android.
The Wall Street Journal reported this month that US computer maker Dell is teaming
with telecom colossus AT&T, exclusive carrier for the iPhone in the United States, to
launch an Android-based smartphone next year. Technology industry tracker Gartner
predicts that Android-based smartphones will capture 14 per cent of the global market by
the year 2012, as compared with a mere two per cent today, according to a report in
Computerworld.

Huawei sales to grow over 60pc

of US business told the media.
Chen also reiterated the company's group
target of USD30 billion in sales for 2009.
US revenues for will increase more than 60 per cent this year, an Huawei and domestic rival ZTE Corp both
Huawei executive said. nearly doubled their global market share in the
Technologies, The company's US revenues grew 60 per second quarter, as China's telecoms carriers are
China's largest cent to USD250 million last year, revenue in the middle of a USD58.5 billion spending
maker of mobile growth in 2009 would exceed that, Charlie spree to build new 3G networks.

telecoms equipment, Chen, Huawei's senior vice president in charge

iPhones in China before official launch

Shanghai: At a Shanghai electronics market,
row after row of iPhones - real and fake - are on
display, as vendors cash in ahead of the official
launch of Apple's trendy smart phone in China.
"The 'high imitation' iPhones sell much better
than the smuggled ones," said an anonymous
salesman.
His candid words are not good news for
mobile operator China Unicom, which has
officially started selling the iPhone in the world's
biggest cell phone market, more than two years
after the gadget's US launch.
Unicom and Apple announced a multi-year
deal in August to offer the touch-pad iPhone in a
bid to turn around weak performance against
rivals China Mobile and China Telecom by
attracting customers with high-end tastes.
Unicom says it hopes to sell five million
handsets in three years, but experts and
customers question how realistic that goal is
when tech-savvy consumers have been snapping
up cheaper fake and smuggled models for
months.
Shaun Rein, head of the Shanghai-based
China Market Research Group, said two million
of China's nearly 720 million mobile phone users
are already using authentic iPhones purchased or
abroad, and demand may already be met.
"When the iPhone came out in the United
States in 2007, there was a huge demand, and a
lot of people were going to the United States,
buying handsets, cracking the code and selling
it," Rein said.
"Almost everyone who wants an iPhone
already has one."
On top of that estimate, countless more
Chinese are using fake iPhones that are virtually
indistinguishable from the real thing, some of
which come pre-loaded with the popular QQ
instant messaging system as an added bonus.
Hai Bin, a 32-year-old employee at an auction
web site, said he was doubtful the official handset
would make much of a mark in China. "I've had
the iPhone since 2008 - one of my friends bought
it in Hong Kong when he was on a business trip."
In China most people use pre-paid mobile
packages, in part because subscription contracts
require an employer guarantee or government
documents such as a residence permit that can be
hard to get in major cities, Rein said.
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India registers 500m
phone customers
New Delhi: India's telephone customer base has crossed the 500 million
mark in 15 months ahead of target, official figures revealed. The
government had forecast that India would hit half a billion phone users by
the end of 2010, but it crossed this level in September, the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) figures showed.
"The set target of 500 million telephones by the end of 2010 has been
achieved by September 2009," the regulator said in a statement on its web
site. The number of telephone
customers in India rose to 509.03
million at the end of September
from 494.07 million in August.
This takes total density to 43.50
per cent in the country, whose
population stands at nearly 1.20
billion.
Mobile density stands at 40.31
per cent as mobile operators added 14.98 million users in September alone.
Growth in the telephone market - mainly driven my mobiles - has been
blistering since 2000 and outpaced all forecasts.
Total telephone density stood at just 2.8 per cent in 2000 and registered
eight percent in 2004. The country is the second-biggest market for cellular
services after China, which has more than 600 million users. India is the
fastest-growing mobile market in the world.
Mobile operators led by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar and Tata
Teleservices have been luring customers with cheap tariffs of less than one
cent a minute. Rock-bottom calling rates have been the main driver of
India's cellular phone boom.
In a bid to draw new mobile customers, operators which only used to
offer per minute rates are introducing per second billing, reducing call
costs further. But the fierce competition has been putting pressure on
Indian telephone companies' earnings and analysts predict consolidation
in the crowded market.

Inventor wants mobile
phone to go back
Madrid: The inventor of the mobile phone said the devices have
become too complex, with a range of features from cameras to music, since
he made the first-ever wireless call over three decades ago.
"Whenever you create a universal device that does all things for all
people, it does not do any things well," former Motorola researcher Martin
Cooper said at a privacy conference in Madrid.
"Our future I think is a number of specialist devices that focus on one
thing that will improve our lives," the 80-year-old added.
Cooper, who was born in
Chicago, was the lead
engineer of the Motorola
team that developed the
handheld mobile phone. He
made the first-ever wireless
call from a busy Manhattan
street corner on April 3, 1973.
"The first cell phone
model weighed over one kilo
and you only could talk for
20 minutes before the battery ran out, which is just as well because you
would not be able to hold it up for much longer," he said.
"What we did with this mobile telephone was create a revolution.
Before the mobile phone existed we were calling a place, now we are
calling a person."
Since that first call was made the popularity of mobile phones has
soared, with more than four billion people owning one today, Cooper
said, compared to only 300,000 in 1984.

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Mobile phones ring
death knell for postmen
Chowgachi: Chunnu Biswas opened his tiny two-room tin-roofed post
office in the morning as usual, but another long day stretched ahead
without any letters for him to sort or deliver.
It was the fourth day in a row that the 45-year-old postman in the
village of Chowgachi in western Bangladesh did not have any business,
and dust lay thick on the large table where he used to process piles of
mail.
"Now we are mostly idle," he said. "Villagers come here to chat, not to
post letters. Only a few old men write letters these days. Everyone else
uses their mobile phones to speak to each other and send texts."
As a government employee, Biswas's job is safe for the moment, but
the rapid take-up of mobile phones across Bangladesh has left him and
40,000 other postmen
twiddling their thumbs
and wondering what
the future holds.
Mobasherur
Rahman, the director
general of Bangladesh
Post Office in the
capital Dhaka, admits
he is worried about
how his British
colonial-era The sharp fall in post has forced the authorities to look for
organisation will new roles for post offices.
survive.
"The Postal Department faces the toughest challenge in its 150-year-
old history," he said. "Ten years ago we delivered 240 million letters. It
came down to 200 million five years ago, and last year we posted only 150
million."
"Except on rare occasions, Bangladeshi people are forgetting the art of
writing letters. Mobile phones are everywhere and very cheap. People
just love to call or send text messages."
Bangladesh has some 10,000 post offices spread across the largely
rural nation, but Rahman says many of them now get little post for
months on end thanks to mobile phones. The sharp fall in letters has
forced the authorities to look for new roles for post offices and the army
of posties - the khaki-wearing men who carry letters to the remotest
settlements.
The impoverished country, which has a population of 144 million, had
only 1.5 million mobile phones in 2003, but last month had 50 million.
And the number is expected to double by 2015 as the economy continues
to benefit from remittances sent home by overseas workers and double-
digit growth of merchandise exports.
Also boosting mobile phone use has been the fall in national call costs,
from around seven taka (10 cents) a minute in 2003 to just one taka,
enabling even poor people to communicate with relatives in other towns
or villages. The impact of emails is another looming threat to the post
service, though computers remain rare in both urban and rural areas.
With an annual loss at the Postal Department of 22 million dollars last
year, Rahman says the service has to reinvent itself if postmen are to kept
busy. In the past year, his department has signed deals with 16 private
banks to carry their remittances to places where the banks do not have
branches. And agreements have also been signed with global money
transfer giant Western Union to deliver the US company's money orders
through 500 post offices, he said.
Rahman has one other plan to keep postmaster Biswas and his
colleagues in gainful employment -- a nationwide letter-writing
competition. "We are going to launch competitions titled Writing Letter
to Your Friend, A Daughter's Letter to Her Mother or A Son's Letter to
His Ailing Father," he said. "We can't lose this great human habit of
writing letters, which I think is one of the most beautiful forms of art."

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What will deliver next- UN agency unveils child

generation broadband?
London: Openreach, the BT spin-off responsible for the fibre rollout,
recently announced Bradwell Abbey in Milton Keynes and Highams Park,
London as the first "brownfield" trial sites for FTTP.
Around 20,000 homes and businesses will receive speeds of up to
100Mbps by March 2010.
Steve Robertson, chief executive of Openreach, said BT was responding
to pent-up demand for the faster fibre. "Service providers have asked us for
more FTTP and so we have listened to them." "The UK already leads the
world when it comes to broadband availability and today's announcement
will help the UK climb the speed league tables as well," he said.
A recent study of the global state of broadband, conducted by Oxford
University's Said Business School, put the UK 25th out of 66 countries in
terms of the quality of its network. It
was not in the countries judged by the
survey to be "ready for tomorrow".
BT faces stiff competition from other
operators, notably Virgin Media, which
has upped the speed of its cable
network to 50Mbps and has been
trialling speeds of up to 200Mbps.
The government has pledged to
make its broadband tax law before the
next election. The tax, which will collect £6 a year from all householders
with a fixed line telephone, will provide a fund to subsidise fibre rollout to
areas not regarded as economic by firms such as BT and Virgin. It also
pledged in its Digital Britain report to provide a minimum of 2Mbps
broadband to every UK home by 2012.
Andrew Ferguson, editor of broadband website ThinkBroadband
welcomed BT's decision to extend its fibre footprint but thinks it could
make government targets look too conservative.
"The broadband world changes so quickly that things happening at civil
service pace just simply cannot keep up. Or put another way, how will
those with a 2Meg connection feel when 2 million homes have access to
100Meg speeds?" he said.

online protection
guidelines
Geneva: The UN telecom agency
launched a blueprint for online child
protection, as experts warned that
children must be accompanied on
the internet in the same way as they
are in the real world.
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Chief Hamadoun Toure
said the Child Online Protection guidelines would evolve every year to
keep up with fast moving changes in web interactivity, content and
technology.
They advocate a mix of government-led enforcement, parental control,
education and technical controls or filters to tackle issues such as bullying
and the temptations of online commerce.
"This is one of the more important things that our generation has to
protect our children," Toure said at a seminar on the guidelines during the
Telecom World 2009 fair. The series of guidelines published online were
drawn up by a group of experts from child welfare groups, the IT and
telecoms industry, regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Children were urged to set limits in meeting online friends offline and
in accepting invitations, and to react and tell someone else about their
concerns, all distilled under the slogan of being SMART.
Recent surveys cited by the ITU have indicated that 93 per cent of 12 to
17 year olds went online in the United States, while 72 per cent of children
in France surfed the web alone. The ITU estimates that by early 2009 some
1.5 billion people used the internet compared to 200 million by the
beginning of 1998. Toure said he hoped the overall issue would be taken
up by the UN General Assembly to ensure countries adopt online child
protection measures at home.

Mobile overhaul to sharpen disaster services

ew Centrelink technology will thin-client technology, Mr Wadeson said.

N enable a full range of services to be

delivered at disasters anywhere in
the country. The Centrelink point-
of-presence can be operated anywhere in
Australia, using a 3G, ADSL or satellite
connection and provides up to 10 staff to access
the full range of Centrelink services and central
servers.
The performance of the CPOPs used in an
emergency response role will be closely
examined and could become the standard for
Centrelink to deliver services in remote and rural
areas, agency chief information office John
Wadeson said. "This kind of community
response is a key role for Centrelink now."
"We're basically turning our emergency
response as leading into some of these long-
standing issues about how you do remote
servicing. We're going to try to enable a much
more mobile Centrelink presence - to do that we
have to be able to give them the application on
their desk.
"In time, if you want to stare out to the future,
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it could make Centrelink able to be just about
anywhere."
The CPOP consists of laptops, printers,
wireless access points and communications
equipment that connect to central servers using
thin-client technology.
Mr Wadeson said two units would be
deployed for the coming bushfire season,
alongside 200 laptops also capable of operating
anywhere in Australia. Thin-client technology is
at the heart of the CPOP, which, unlike
traditional desktops, uses remote servers instead
of CPUs to process instructions. Some Centrelink
applications have high bandwidth demands and
cannot operate remotely, but these can be
accessed over a low bandwidth connection using
This means remote computers can access
Centrelink's central servers and provide services
in real-time, using any available 3G, ADSL or
satellite connection.
"When you're out in a remote community, for
example, you're going to run into a whole lot of
people that want you to fix something to be
sorted out and needs to be done."
When it came to deciding the connection to
access services in remote locations and disasters,
Mr Wadeson did not want to be boxed in by one
technology. "The staff can connect anywhere,
because we can connect through either ADSL, 3G
or satellite," he said.
"We can now get satellite connections
anywhere in the country."
"We use things on a fairly large scale and we
push them to the limit of technology because of
what we try to do and we cannot afford to put
people out there saying this will work if it gets
out there and doesn't work. We will monitor this
very heavily as it unfolds, but at this stage,
certainly with the ones we have working now,
we’re very pleased with the results."

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Microsoft launches Windows phones
Mobiles sporting the latest release of the
Windows Mobile operating system are
available for sale worldwide. Microsoft is also
formally launching its application store, known
as Windows Marketplace for Mobile.
While the service will launch with about 60
applications available in the UK, Microsoft's
Alex Reeve said that number will soon rise
sharply. Windows-run phones can also make
use of the My Phone service, a synchronisation
service managed "in the cloud".
The new operating system and the
application store were first announced in
February, when a "beta" testing version of the
My Phone service also launched. Microsoft has
partnered with major network operators T-
Mobile, O2, Vodafone and Orange in the UK,
as well as with Car phone Warehouse and
Phones4U to distribute handsets made by a
Etisalat to buy Millicom’s Sri Lankan Mobile Unit
Colombo: Luxembourg-based Millicom said
it had agreed to sell its Sri Lankan mobile
operations to Emirates Telecommunications for
USD155 million, completing a divestment
programme.
Bangladesh mobile phone
users hit 50 million
Dhaka: The total number of mobile phone
users in impoverished Bangladesh has hit 50
million, making it one of the fastest growing
telecom markets in the region, officials said. The
country's telecoms regulator said mobile phone
subscribers crossed 50.4 million at the end of
September, meaning more than one in three
people in one of the poorest countries in the
world have a cell phone.
Bangladesh issued its first mobile phone
licence in 1993, but growth was slow in the first
10 years, with total subscribers reaching just 1.5
million in the early 2003. However, the
Bangladesh economy has grown rapidly in recent
years, fuelled by a better-than-expected flow of
remittances, and the prices for phone use have
fallen sharply due to competition. In 2003, the cost
of a national call was around seven Taka (10 US
cents) a minute, but is now around one Taka per
minute.
Grameenphone, majority-owned by
Norwegian firm Telenor, was a key driver in the
growth with almost half, or 22 million, of the total
wide range of manufacturers.
The expansion - as well as the rebranding to
"Windows phones" - is an effort to increase
market share in the mobile handset world,
where Windows currently holds about 9 per
cent. "I think one of the fundamental
advantages that we have...is the amount of
choice there is in terms of hardware choice and
platforms, and that just keeps going and
Millicom International Cellular said the sale
of its Sri Lankan cellular operations, the
country’s third-largest, to Emirates
Telecommunications Corp., or Etisalat, was
expected to be completed.
“We are very pleased to have agreed to sell
our Sri Lanka operations to Etisalat,” Millicom
CEO Mikaek Grahne said in a statement posted
on Millicom’s web site. The Abu Dhabi-based
company was buying a company with “a
strong market position,” Grahne said.
Millicom, which operates in 16 countries,
announced earlier this year that it was selling
operations in Cambodia, Laos and Sri Lanka to
subscribers with
company. "The first 50
million has taken 15 years to
reach. I feel that in the right
business environment, the
next 50 million subscribers
will happen much faster," Grameenphone's chief
executive officer Oddvar Hesjedal said.
Bangladesh has six mobile phone operators, with
five owned by top emerging market companies
such as Axiata of Malaysia and Orascom of Egypt.
State-owned Teletalk is the bottom-placed
operator.
Earlier this month, World Bank research
showed that every 10 percent increase in mobile
phone connections brings about an increase of 0.6
percent in economic growth.

International Synopsis
going," said Alex Reeve, Microsoft's director of
mobile business in the UK. "Right there.'
The OS update - the first since March 2008 -
is viewed as minor, as Microsoft is developing
a more complete overhaul of the OS. The result
of that, Windows Mobile 7, should be released
in early 2010.
Significant changes in the 6.5 release include
a move away from the use of the stylus and
toward more finger-friendly icons and buttons,
and a push to see more "at a glance" from the
lock screen and the main menus. The operating
system comes bundled with Internet Explorer
Mobile 6.
Speaking at the launch, Mr Reeve admitted
that "this is an area where Microsoft probably
hasn't kept up with the market as well as we
should have in the past, but with now with the
new version, we're right there".

focus on Latin America and Africa. The
Cambodia and Laos firms were later sold.
“This agreement represents the final
element of our recent divestment programme
and will leave the group well positioned to
focus on the significant long-term growth
opportunities in Latin America and Africa,”
Grahne said.
Sri Lanka became the first South Asian
country to introduce cellular phones when it
unveiled an analogue network in 1989. Home
to 20 million people, Sri Lanka’s five-player
market had 11.5 million mobile phone users at
the end of April, according official figures.

MSN home
the
San Francisco: Microsoft is rolling out a
revamped MSN home page that incorporates
its new Bing search engine and easy access to
trendy online services Twitter and Facebook.
"Now is the time to clean up the mess on the
Web; people need less clutter and less hassle
to find what
matters most to
them," Microsoft
corporate vice
president Erik
Jorgensen said in a
blog post.
MSN's "smart
design" includes news and entertainment from
online sources such as MSNBC, Fox Sports,
Hearst, and Hulu. The home page integrates
links to leading social-networking community
Facebook and wildly popular microblogging
service Twitter.
A "What's New" feature on the home page
lets people channel in feeds from as many as
50 websites, including Pandora, Flickr, and
Yelp. Microsoft is providing an online peek at
the new home page at preview.msn.com and
expects to complete the US rollout early next
year.
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Get together at PEMRA

Chairman PEMRA Malik Mushtaq has arranged a Party which was attended by Secretary Information
Sohail Mansoor, Executive Member Dr. Abdul Jabbar, DG Basit Khan, Director General Salim Ahmed
and other senior PEMRA officials. In the party renowned singer Rahat Multani has performed with his
sweet voice which was enjoyed and applaud by the audience.

Mr. Mushtaq Malik and Mr. Basit Khan arriving at party Sohail Mansor, Secretary Information, Malik Mushtaq, An officer of PEMRA talking with Miss Sajila
Chairman PEMRA at the party.

A Group photo of PEMRA Officials with Chairman Mushtaq Malik on the occasion.

Miss Farina, Miss Sajila, Miss Fardeen, Mr. Tahir and Singer, Rahat Multani performing in the party. Mr. Basit Khan singing in the party.
Secretary to Authority in the Party.

Mr. Mushtaq Malik exchanging views with Mr. Basit Khan Sohail Mansoor, Secretary Information, and Miss Sajila Sohail Mansoor, Secretary Information, Malik Mushtaq
during the party. enjoying the party. Chairman PEMRA, in the party. 87
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PM Yusuf Raza Gilani shakes hands with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at his residence
in Islamabad.

President Asif Ali Zardari greets PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif upon
his arrival at the Presidency for meeting in Islamabad.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton being received by Governor Punjab Salman Taseer and Punjab
Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif at airport.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shaking hands with Interior Minis-
ter Rehman Malik during her visit to the shrine of 17th century Muslim
saint Shah Latif Bari Kazmi, also known as Bari Imam, in Islamabad.

Mrs. Uzma Aijaz Haroon, Wife of Managing Director PIA (2nd from L), Mrs.
Saleem Siyani, wife of Deputy Managing Director PIA (2nd from R) PIASSA lady
representative Mrs. Taswwwur Atique alonge with PIA female employees at the
General Ilker BASBUG, Commander Turkish Armed Forces who was official visit to
stone laying ceremony of PIA Day Care Centre, held at PIA head office.
Pakistan being seen off by Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at PAF
Base Chaklala.
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Rabia Siddiqui PR Manager SAMSUNG Electronics with the winners of SAMSUNG + U

Online Campaign. The lucky winner were awarded SAMSUNG Star mobile phones.

KARACHI: Country GM Nokia Pakistan Imran Khalid Mahmood, Head of Eseries Mar-
keting, Nokia Middle East and Africa, Trude Gajland and Khurram Pradhan display the
latest Nokia E72.

Lahore: Mr Irving OH, General Manager Imaging & Printing Group HP Singapore &
Rajesh Tibrewala, Director Sales & Marketing HP Singapore pictured at the Enterprise
Solutions Seminar.

Capt Mohammad Aijaz Haroon MD PIA and Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Federal Minister
for Population & Welfare see-off pilgrims on the 1st Haj Flight from Sialkot to Jeddah

LG Electronics, a worldwide technology and design leader in mobile communications,

recently launched its first ever state-of-the-art Information & Service Center at G-4 Parsa
Tower, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Mr. S.K. Baik, Voice-President LG Electronics, Mr J.C.
Jeong, President LG EME, Mr. E.D. Choi, General Manager Karachi Office, Mr. Y.S. Koh,
Service Director and other LG team members were present on the occasion.
Lahore: Mr Bakhtiar Khawaja, Group Head Training and Development, Bank Alfalah
enjoying the festivity with his team.

Lahore: Mr Steve Han, MD Samsung Electronics, Mr Injae Lee, Senior Manager,

Mr Baber Ali Kazmi, Category Head-HA , Mr Azam Mehmood, Manager Retail DWP
Lahore: Mr Amer Riaz Khan, Manager Marketing, Wateen, with the special winners of and Mr Shoaib Younus Manager Marketing DWP Group at Samsung brand shop
laptops given away by the Wateen Telecom. opening in Wapda Town. 89
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A migrant worker uses a mobile phone as she waits for her documents to be processed
after arriving from Malaysia, at a special terminal for migrant workers in the Soekarno-
Hatta airport in Jakarta.
The women dressed up as new dolls in their display boxes strolling in the Fantasy Fest
Masquerade March in Key West, Florida. Fantasy Fest is Key West's annual 10-day mask-
ing and costuming festival.
A man walks past posters promoting the Apple iPhones at a store in Beijing. Countless
Chinese are using fake iPhones that are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing,
some of which come pre-loaded with the popular QQ instant messaging system as an
added bonus.
International Mosiac
Serena Williams (R) and her sister Venus (L) pose with the daughter of the Qatari Emir,
Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani (C), after receiving their trophies following their
WTA Championships final tennis match at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash
Complex in Doha.
A model shows a jewellery set during a Christie's exhibition held in the Gulf emirate of
Dubai.
Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a
group run through Central Park in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong,
38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France win-
ner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.
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Japanese model and singer Anna Tsuchiya show off KDDI's latest mobile phone handsets, Bravia
Phone U1 (L) and SA001 (R), during a press preview in Tokyo.

United Arab Emirates' Minister of Higher Education Sheikh Nahayan

bin Mubarak al-Nahayan welcoming Belgium's Prince Philippe and his
wife, Princess Mathilde in Abu Dhabi.

Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, speaks at a news conference at Google's headquarters in
Santa Clara, California.

A model of Toshiba shows off the company's new laptop PC, "dyna- A Dell Sx2210t touch monitor with built-in web cam and facial recognition and running
book MX" during the company's Microsoft Windows 7 PC Windows 7 is seen being demonstrated at the Windows 7 Launch Party in New York.
press preview in Tokyo.
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An employee of Masunaga Optical Manufacturing displays the
blinking glasses "Wink Glasses" to avoid dry-eye when the users
concentrate on video gaming or on the Internet at the
International Optical Fair Tokyo.
An Emirati guest checks a grand prix racing game at Gitex, the Middle
East's largest information technology exhibition, held in Dubai..
International Mosiac
Models show off KDDI's latest mobile phone handsets, SH003 (L) and CA003, during a press preview
in Tokyo.
Lady photographers viewing the pictures after capturing at Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo.
A model poses next to Mitsubishi's i-MiEV model, the world's first volume production electric vehicle,
at the Tokyo Motor Show in Chiba. Futuristic concept cars, plug-in hybrids, zero-emission electric ve-
hicles and even a hydrogen-powered scooter jostled for the limelight as the Tokyo Motor Show kicked
off on October 21. 93
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A US marine takes a picture during a joint landing exercise between the US and South Steve Ballmer (C), CEO of US Microsoft Corp. poses for photo with Taiwan's Chunghwa
Korea in Pohang. Telecom officails during a press conference in Taipei.

A model displays pure gold Disney character dolls showing Snow White and the seven
dwarfs, priced at 30 million yen (300,000 USD) and produced by Tanaka Kikinzoku Jew-
ellery in Tokyo for the promotion of Blu-ray disks of Disney movies. Gold surged to a
new record high in New York market, a day after an announcement of a massive sale of
gold by the International Monetary Fund to India.

A US marine takes a picture during a joint landing exercise between the US and South
Korea in Pohang.

Filipinos on their way to honour their dead on All Saint's Day in Manila on November 1 Researcher Miao Wang poses with an iPhone equipped with a remote interface to drive
have their pictures taken inside a pink coffin in a gimmick sponsored by a local com- the "Spirit of Berlin", an autonomous car which can be remotely driven with an iPhone, at
pany specialising in memorial services. Millions of Filipinos across the country trooped Berlin's Templehof airport.
to cemeteries to honour their dead on All Saint's Day. 95
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Telcos reinforce security arrangements PTA chief vows to regularise

In the wake of terrorist any precarious situation due cellular companies has
attacks at personnel and to rush at the company directed the employees to cell phone services
sensitive installations, the offices. follow special security drills
telecom sector companies As the customer service in case of any emergency
situation, an official told
Flare.
"The staffers have been
directed to avoid rush areas
while travelling and do not
offer lift to any stranger. In
case of firing, no one should
go in the open while the
employees should not panic
on seeing any suspected
person and the information
should immediately be
passed on to the security
personnel," added the
have reinforced security centres are witnessing a official.
arrangements in and around record high number of Moreover, the security
their head offices and visitors these days - thanks to cover has been strengthened
customer service centres in the introduction of 668 SIM around the company head
the major cities of the Verification System, and the offices and leading customer
country. visiting customers are eager service centres where
Moreover, a new security to get their illegal SIMs visitors are asked for
advisory has been issued to blocked which are not in original ID Cards before
all the employees of the their name. entering the customer
telecom companies to meet The security staff of service centres.

Islamabad: Chairman,
Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority (PTA), Dr
Muhammad Yaseen reiterated
his commitment that the
authority would not allow any
person or company to violate
PTA laws and it is making all
possible efforts to regularise
the services being provided by
different cell phone operators.
He further said that PTA
has recently started a drive
against unverified SIMs and so
far it has blocked 12.9 million
unauthorised SIMs across the
country.
He said this while talking
to reporters after visiting
different customer service
centres of cell phone operators
in the capital. He said that
more than 17 million mobile
phone subscribers have
approached their prescribed
service providers for inquiring
about their SIMs record and 10
per cent of them have visited
service centres for correction of
their SIMs record since the
PTA launched SIM
Information System 668.
Dr Yaseen said that the
newly launched service is
working smoothly and the
efforts made by PTA to correct
data of mobile users and
unauthorised SIMs are bearing
fruit. It may be noted that PTA
has recently introduced the
'SIM Information System - 668'
which has enabled the mobile
subscribers to know the total
number of SIMs issued against
their names with each mobile
operator by sending their
CNIC number to 668. PTA has
also prepared a web-link on its
website www.pta.gov.pk. Any
subscriber from within or
outside the country can also
know number of SIMs issued
against his/her CNIC through
this link.

Pak’s 1st SMS-based Secure Mobile Payment Technology

Karachi: Chairman
Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority (PTA), Dr
Mohammad Yaseen
inaugurated Pakistan’s first
SMS-based Secure Mobile
Payments Technology at a
launch event hosted by
AKNMTECH, a Mobile Value
Added Services Provider.
As Pakistan’s
telecommunication industry
continues its steady march
towards growth and
prosperity, this technological
initiative is designed to enable
more than 94 million mobile
consumers to interact with
their respective financial
institutions and conduct
mobile transactions in a
simple, reliable and secure
form.
PTA ICT Directorate and
AKNMTECH have ventured
upon this enterprise to
provide financial
management empowerment
to the consumers, thus
providing them with the fiscal
flexibility and confidence of
conducting their banking
transactions reliably through
their mobile phones using
simple medium of SMS.
Furthermore this platform
proposes a harmonious
uniformity whereby banking
and telecom institutions can
integrate their respective
services to it and further
enrich the service quality for
their consumers. It provides
an engaging, efficient and
secure platform for mobile
and banking services
providers to offer to their
customers a true “Anywhere,
Anytime” mobile banking
experience.
Speaking at the occasion,
Chairman PTA, Dr
Mohammed Yaseen said that
PTA has always been very
mindful of regulatory
progress and technological
initiatives that thrust the
industry into new dimensions
of commercial expansion. This
platform will allow for
integrated solutions to be
developed to benefit the
banking and telecom
consumers of Pakistan and
help evolve the very
relationships these consumers
have with their respective
service providers. Eventually
we hope that this technology
will help further cement the
reputation Pakistan enjoys in
the International community
as an important telecom
market.
Mr Zahoor Motiwala,
Director AKNMTECH
Pakistan, said that with the
phenomenal growth of
mobile phone users and
financial institutions in
Pakistan, now is an
opportune time to implement
a harmonious union between
the telecom and financial
services sectors. We feel
proud that PTA has allowed
us the confidence to pursue
the development of this
platform.

Telecom and IT Asia Intel Atom Developer Programme

2009 expo
Lahore: With a view to
help invigorate national
economy, the 7Th mega event
"Telecom and IT Asia 2009",
involving a high level
expert conference and an
Expo of Telecom and IT
Technology would
be held in the provincial
metropolis on November 17-
18, 2009.
This Mega event is being
96 organised by monthly the
Development Times, in
collaboration with Institute of
Telecom Engineers Pakistan
(INSTEP).
IT and Telecom Division,
Federal Ministry of IT,
Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority (PTA), Pakistan
Software Export Board and
Engineers' Study Forum
are also extending their
support in organising the
event.

launched
Karachi: To encourage the
creation of innovative
applications for Intel Atom
processor-based products,
Intel Corporation recently
launched the Intel Atom
Developer Programme for
independent software
vendors (ISVs) and
developers.
The programme provides
a framework for developers
to create and sell software
applications for netbooks
with support for handhelds
and smart-phones available
in the future.
Through the programme,
developers seeking to reduce
overhead and streamline the
creation of new applications
may also license development
tools and application
modules directly from other
independent developers and
ISVs.
"We want to fuel the
growth of Intel Atom-based
products designed for the
mobile lifestyle," said Renee
James, Corporate Vice
President and General
Manager, Intel Software and
Services Group.
"The netbook has become
one of the most popular
consumer devices in the
market today, but its true
potential has been limited by
applications that are not
optimised for its mobility and
smaller screen size.

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Sony World at Liberty Pakistan’s IT industry shrinking

Sony opened its 4th Sony
World, flagship outlet at
Liberty Round About at
Lahore and is expected to
attract and cater to a record
number of customers
because of its ideally
central location.
Liberty Round About is
considered a shopping hub
which witnesses a lot of
shopping activity
throughout the day.
The ceremony was held
on October 10, 2009 and was
inaugurated by the
Speaker National Assembly,
Ms Fehmida Mirza
who was accompanied by
Mr Mokaida (Manager Sony
Products, Pakistan). Other
guests present at the
opening were Mr. Manzoor
Khan (Director Pan Pacific
Electronics), Mohammad
Javed Khan (National Sales
Manager, Pakistan)
and Mr Khalid Saeed
(Marketing Head Pakistan).
Sony World showcases
all Sony products including
Bravia LCD TVs, handy
cams, cyber shot cameras,
DVD players, video
walkman, walkman,
projector, and headphones -
all under one roof.

Islamabad: Despite the Munawar Iqbal, the year on year in the third
encouraging global trend president of Pakistan quarter of 2009 (3Q09).
regarding growth in the IT Computer Association, said Munawar Iqabal said that
Industry, Pakistani market is this while reacting to new the computer and IT industry
of Pakistan has not been able
to keep the momentum
as a result of numerous
factors including worse
ever law and order situation
in the country.
The other contributing
factors, he said, are energy
crises, ill conceived taxation
policies.
He said that despite the
showing the reverse trend report of IDC's Worldwide ongoing mix of gloom and
and has not been able to Quarterly PC Tracker. The caution on the economic front,
exploit emerging report shows that Global PC the PC market continues to
opportunities. shipments rose 2.3 per cent rebound quickly.

Ufone, LUMS in an accord Fogy weather IGI Stock

Islamabad: In order to of Management Sciences on personal as well as
nurture employee skills (LUMS) recently signed a professional development
further the management of contract which will allow which stands true as a belief
Ufone & Rausing Executive Ufone employees to get of the company where 'it’s
Development Centre diverse exposure and all about U'.
(REDC) of the Suleman learning. Abdul Aziz, President &
CEO Ufone said, “We have a
very hard working and
diversely experienced team
intact at Ufone which has
allowed us to keep a strong
position within the telecom
market. This initiative shall
enable us to improve the
organisation as a whole as
Picture shows (L to R) Mr. Naveed Khalid Butt, Chief Officer Customer the specially designed
Operations Ufone, Mr. Moqeem Ul Haq, GM Strategic Planning & Project curriculum will not only
Management Office Ufone, Mr. Abdul Azia, President & CEO Ufone, Dr. help strengthen our
Shaukat Brah, Dean Suleman Dawood School of Business, Ms. Aisha
Azhar, Marketing Manager Rausing Executive Development Centre and management techniques but
Dr. Faheem Ul Islam, Assistant Professor Suleman Dawood School of it will also develop a
Business at the occasion. stronger bond between the
Dawood School of Business Ufone as a major telecom employees and the
(SEDC), Lahore University player in the market, focus organisation”.

disturbing
flights
schedule
Lahore: Due to fog in some
parts of the country, the
schedule of PIA flights has
become subject to weather
conditions.
Flights to & from Lahore,
in these weather conditions
are generally affected. The low
visibility has affected the
flights to and from Lahore,
resulting in “Consequential”
delays for the International
and Domestic departures and
arrivals.
PIA has advised the
passengers to please check
flight timings by calling PIA
on 111-786-786.

Fund rated
5 star
Karachi: IGI Stock Fund
(IGISF), an open ended equity
market fund of IGI Funds, has
recently been awarded 5 star
rating by PACRA. The rating
signifies stellar performance,
well rounded management
and strict adherence to
regulatory parameters.
The Mutual Fund
Performance Ranking (Star
Ranking) aims to distinguish
funds based on their relative
actual performance within a
similar category of funds. In
measuring performance,
PACRA considers absolute
monthly return and risk
adjusted return measured
through standard deviation.

MobiTrack: A unique service of its kind

The telecom industry in cellular services throughout The Mobilink team along hosted at the Mobilink collaboration for GPS
Pakistan has taken a Pakistan, has always with the operations team of Office at Beverly Center. navigation services.
quantum-leap in facilitating tried to bring in MobiTrack is the locally
communications, reaching revolutionary new customized version of the
out to the extremely remote products and VAS unique award-winning Java-
areas of the country, with including; Mobile Money based navigation platform
world-class connectivity and Order, Mobilink Genie, for mobile devices:
services for the masses. Mobilink Pollen-Count WISEPILOT®.
After achieving this (Hay-fever) etc. Based on self-confirmed
tremendous scale in out- Similarly, MobiTrack is maps from Trakker,
reach of the cellular yet another revolutionary encompassing various
network, the industry has VAS developed for the cities of Pakistan,
now begun to focus on customers’ convenience. MobiTrack currently covers
adding value to the existing It was recently Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi
facilities being delivered introduced through a brief and 60 per cent of all major
through telecom networks. but comprehensive highways in Pakistan.
Value Added Services orientation and The process of adding
(VAS) are now the main demonstration in front of Picture shows the press conference of MobiTrack when Trakker and
more cities to the system
focus of the market the electronic media, where Appello entered into a working collaboration for GPS navigation services. includes; Faisalabad,
operators. the wonderful features and Gujranwala, Multan,
Mobilink, being the abilities of this product were Trakker Pakistan Ltd (TPL) Trakker and Appello Sialkot, Peshawar and
pioneer of cutting edge highlighted. made this presentation have entered into a working Hyderabad.
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IBM raises full-year outlook, posts higher profit
New York: IBM raised its
full-year outlook and
reported higher-than-
expected quarterly profit as
its growing focus on higher-
margin software and services
helped it cope with weak
technology spending.
International Business
Machines Corp still failed to
satisfy investors, whose
expectations had risen along
with a 24 per cent rise in the
shares over the past three
months.
Indeed, IBM reported
third-quarter net profit rose
to USD3.2 billion, or
USD2.40 a share, from
China Mobile 3rd
quarter profit
ticks up
Beijing: China Mobile,
the world's largest mobile
carrier, faces little profit
growth in the coming
quarters as costs to build a
new 3G network weigh and
increasing competition push
it towards lower value
subscribers.
Profits for China's top
three mobile carriers have
been under pressure since
late last year when China
Mobile and its two main
rivals.
China Unicom and China
Telecom, embarked on a
USD58.5 billion plan to
Grameenphone
IPO
'oversubscribed'
Dhaka: Bangladesh's
largest ever initial public
offering by mobile phone
provider Grameenphone was
oversubscribed by several
times, officials said, as the
window for local
subscriptions closed.
Thousands of people have
queued at banks around the
country when subscription
opened for the IPO, an event
seen as a key test for the
national stock market.
Grameenphone plans to
raise 70.4 million dollars
through the IPO sale of 69.44
98 million shares.

USD2.8 billion, or USD2.04 a
share, a year earlier. Analysts
on average expected a profit
of USD2.38 per share,
according to Thomson
Reuters I/B/E/S. Revenue
fell 7 per cent from a year
earlier to USD23.6 billion,
but it rose one per cent from
the previous quarter and was
better than Wall Street's
forecast of USD23.4 billion.
IBM forecast a return to
revenue growth in the fourth
quarter and said it was
ahead of pace to achieve its
target earnings of USD10 to
USD11 per share in 2010.
Total gross profit margin
build new networks capable
of carrying more data and
multimedia content.
China Mobile reported
its first year-on-year profit
decline in years in the
second quarter,
after Beijing raised the
number of mobile carriers to
three from two in an
industry-wide
overhaul. China Mobile is
the largest by number of
subscribers, with more than
500 million customers -
more than the combined
populations of the United
States, Germany and Britain.

Laptop for every pupil in Uruguay
Uruguay has become the
first country to provide a
laptop for every child
attending state primary school.
President Tabaré Vázquez
presented the final XO model
laptops to pupils at a school in
Montevideo.
Over the last two years,
362,000 pupils and 18,000
teachers have been involved in
the scheme. The "Plan Ceibal"
(Education Connect) project
has allowed many families
access to the world of
computers and the internet for
the first time.
Uruguay is part of the One
Laptop per Child scheme, an
organisation set up by internet
pioneer Nicholas Negroponte.
His original vision was to
provide laptops at USD100
rose to 45.1 per cent from
43.3 per cent a year earlier.
One concern among
investors was that service
Microsoft launches Windows 7
New York: Microsoft
Corp launched Windows 7 in
its most important release for
more than a decade, aiming
to win back customers after
the disappointing Vista and
strengthen its grip on the PC
market.
The world’s largest
software company, which
powers more than 90 per cent
of personal computers, has
received good reviews for the
new operating system, which
it hopes will grab back the
impetus in new technology
from rivals Apple Inc and
Google Inc.
The new system - which is
faster, - comes almost three
years after the launch of
Vista, whose complexity
frustrated many home users
and turned off business
customers.
(£61) but they proved more
expensive.
The Uruguay programme
has cost the state USD260
(£159) per child, including
maintenance costs, equipment
repairs, training for the
teachers and internet
connection.
Around 70 per cent of the
XO model laptops handed out
by the government were given
to children who did not have
computers at home.
"This is not simply the
handing out of laptops or an
education programme. It is a
programme which seeks to
reduce the gap between the
digital world and the world of
knowledge," explained Miguel
Brechner, director of the
Technological Laboratory of
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IBM has managed to
escape the worst of the tech
downturn of the past year by
shifting more of its sales
from servers to software
and services in outsourcing,
automation and technology
support - areas that
have remained relatively
strong as companies
seek ways to cut costs.
IBM shares, which had
risen on hopes of a recovery
in technology spending,
fell 3.88 per cent to
contract signings fell 7 per USD123.01 in extended
cent USD11.8 billion. Such trading after closing at
signings are an indicator of USD127.98 on the New York
long-term sales. Stock Exchange.

The success of Windows -
which accounts for more than
Cheaper
Microsoft is
than Vista:
charging
half of Microsoft’s profit - is USD199.99 for the Home
crucial for Chief Executive
Steve Ballmer to revive the
Premium version
Windows 7, or USD119.99 for
of
company’s image as the users seeking to upgrade
world’s most important from older versions of the
software firm. operating system - well below
“I have to say I’m comparable prices for Vista. It
chomping at the bit,” Ballmer also has a range of offers in
told an audience of Microsoft conjunction with retailer Best
customers and partners in Buy and PC makers such as
Toronto. Dell Inc and Acer Inc.

Superfast
Uruguay and in charge of Plan broadband
Ceibal. "A revolution."
Ms Bardino said that some extends
teachers were originally
opposed to the introduction of
the XO laptops. "We have a
reach
Fibre will be available to
lady who's been teaching for
over 10 million UK homes.
30 years and when they gave
us the computers and the An extra one and a half
training, she asked for leave million homes will benefit
because she didn't want to from super-fast broadband
have anything to do with the by 2012, BT has said.
programme. Originally the telecoms firm
All the teachers have been said that it could only
given training, but the extent
deploy so-called Fibre-to-
to which they use the laptops
the-Premises (FTTP) to a
in the classroom is up to them.
Research carried out recently million homes because of its
cost. But it now believes 2.5
by the State Education
authorities revealed that some million homes can benefit
teachers have chosen not to because it will be cheaper to
include computer-related provide than it had first
work in their lesson plans.
thought.

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Nokia sues Apple over New data technology trade rules

patents
Helsinki: Nokia, the
world's biggest mobile phone
maker, took on the iconic
iPhone by suing US rival
Apple for infringing 10 Nokia
patents on mobile phone
technology. "The patents
cover wireless data, speech
coding, security and
encryption and are infringed
by all Apple iPhone models
shipped since the iPhone was
introduced in 2007," Nokia
said in a statement.
Nokia said it had filed the
complaint against Apple with
the Federal District Court in
Delaware in the United States.
"By refusing to agree
appropriate terms for Nokia's
intellectual property, Apple is
attempting to get a free ride on
the back of Nokia's
innovation,
"The company stressed
that it had spent 60 billion
dollars in research and
development over the past
two decades. "The ten patents
in suit relate to technologies
fundamental to making
devices which are compatible
with one or more of the GSM,
UMTS (3G WCDMA) and
wireless LAN standards,"
Nokia said.

needed: Microsoft
Washington: Countries
need to forge new trade rules
governing the movement of
electronic data across borders
as the world becomes
increasingly connected, a
Microsoft official said.
As more and more
software services are provided
over the internet “people will
be calling on computers
located around the world,”
said Brad Smith, senior vice
president and general counsel
for the U.S. software giant.
“We have a patchwork of laws
around the world that is
increasingly creating a very
confusing almost quagmire for
information providers,” Smith
said at the Global Services
Summit - a meeting that
brought together banking,
telecommunications, shipping
and other service industry
professionals.
One country may insist
that e-mails be kept for a year
for security purposes while
another requires they be
erased after six months to
protect privacy, he said.
“If that’s the case, it’s very
difficult to locate a data centre
in one country and provide
that service to consumers in
another country,” Smith said.
Technology will continue
to change and “the trade rules
will need to change in order
for these benefits to continue
to flow around the planet,”
Smith said.
Former U.S. Trade
Representative Charlene
Barshefsky, in a speech to the
same group, suggested the
creation of a new internet
trade agreement to foster the
delivery of software services
across borders. Smith did not
endorse that approach, saying
a variety of mechanisms may
be appropriate.

Twitter partners for SMS tweets Telstra records highest

Washington: Twitter world people do not have the planet but there are more
announced a deal with India's internet access but they can than four billion people with
top mobile company Bharti text - and that means they can mobile phones and Twitter
can work on all of them
because even the simplest of
these devices feature SMS,"
Stone added.
He said Twitter
partnered with Bharti Airtel
"because organic growth in
the region has been
unusually strong and there
is huge potential for positive
impact."
Twitter, which allows
users to pepper one another
with 140-character-or-less
Airtel that will allow users of access Twitter," Biz Stone, a messages known as "tweets,"
the hot micro-blogging co-founder of the San has grown rapidly in
service to send "tweets" at Francisco-based company popularity since it was
standard SMS message rates said. launched in August 2006
and receive them for free. "There are over one billion and claims to have topped
"In many parts of the people with internet access on 50 million users.

telco complaints
Complaints against
telecoms companies have
continued their meteoric rise,
soaring more than 50 per cent
in the past year despite
government threats to regulate
the industry unless it lifts its
game.
Some 230,065 complaints
were lodged with the
Telecommunications Industry
Ombudsman according to its
2008/09 annual report, with
more than half of those
attributed to Telstra. The
Telstra trend is consistent with
previous years.
The telco recorded a total
of 103,831 complaints relating
to problems arising from
customers’ landline, mobile
and internet services. The
ombudsman, Deirdre
O'Donnell, said the results
were mixed for Telstra and its
new chief, David Thodey.
"There is no doubt we have
a high level of engagement
with Telstra that they actively
seek our assistance and our
business intelligence to
respond to systems and
process issues.
Optus also bagged its fair
share of complaints, racking
up a total of 31,210 grievances
from across its three business
divisions: networks, mobile
and broadband.
Although the TIO reported
a 54 per cent rise on 2007/08
complaint figures, the
ombudsman said it was able to
resolve approximately 90 per
cent of these with a referral to
the service provider.

Lily Allen quits The surging battle between Apple, Google

computer
The singer posted her last
Tweet at the end of
September - and has given
away her Macbook and
BlackBerry so she isn’t
tempted to return.
Lily’s only means of
communication with the
outside world is a home
phone or an old mobile,
which she leaves behind if
she has got anything fun
planned.
“We thought she was
joking, but it’s been a month
since she last Twittered,” a
source said.
“Before then you could
always get a response from
Google's relationship with
Apple is undergoing major
dominance of Microsoft. the presence of Mr Schmidt
However, they have started and Mr Levinson on the
her straight away. “No change. Internet giant Google competing directly in recent Google and Apple boards
matter what time has announced the
of day or where she was, resignation of one of its
she’d be glued to her directors, Arthur Levinson,
BlackBerry. who is also on the board of
Now you have to leave a computer maker Apple.
message on her home It comes two months after
answer phone. Google chief executive Eric
“She does have a clapped Schmidt quit the Apple board
out old mobile phone, but because Google's interests
you’re lucky to get her on were increasingly competing
that because she keeps with Apple's. The move was
leaving it when she welcomed by the US Federal years in areas such as mobile could lessen competition
goes out. “She was so Trade Commission (FTC) phones. Under US law, no- between the two firms. Mr
obsessed with the which has been probing one is allowed to serve on the Levinson, who is also
next new thing that overlapping board boards of two companies chairman of biotech company
it has shocked everyone. memberships. which are direct rivals. Genentech, had been a
“It’s like she’s back in the The two firms used to be In May, the FTC began an Google board member since
80s.”
seen as allies against the investigation into whether April 2004.
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One billion a day New Hearst e-magazine weaves tales

turn to YouTube from internet
San Francisco: US media giant digital service that "curates, designs then customises the information on
YouTube now gets over a billion hits a
Hearst Corp launched LMK.com, a and delivers the most authoritative web pages devoted to individual
day, according to a new video blog post by
free online magazine that scours the content on any important person, topics.
the founder of the website.
internet for news and photos and place or thing." LMK debuted with an
Chad Hurley's blog marks the third
presents the information as topic LMK pulls in facts, stories, "enhanced channel" devoted to US
anniversary of YouTube's controversial
pages. Hearst described LMK, an pictures and even tweets from college football, but home page "hot
acquisition by Google. The site was bought acronym of Let Me Know, as a new micro-blogging service Twitter and topics"

by Google in 2006 for USD1.65 billion - a
price it later described as "a premium".
Earlier this year YouTube was at the
centre of a content row over the amount of
royalties it paid to musicians for hosting
music videos. Six months later the dispute

was resolved when Google agreed to pay

UK royalty collecting body PRS for Music an
undisclosed lump sum. Music videos
reappeared for British YouTube visitors in
September.
Mr Hurley co-founded the web site in
2004 with Steve Chen and Jawed Karim.
They met while employees at online pay
service PayPal. "We wanted to
create a place where anyone with a video
camera, a computer, and an
internet connection can share their life, art,
and voice with the world, and in many cases
they can make a living
from doing so," Mr Hurley said,
reflecting on YouTube's original aims.

Intel glides past

Street expectations
San Francisco: Intel Corp's quarterly outlook
and results soared past expectations, sending
shares seven per cent higher and fuelling
optimism over a
tech sector recovery before the crucial holiday
season.
Intel's rosier than expected forecast and
comments about recovering demand for
personal computers cheered markets and
helped lift shares in tech heavyweights from
Dell to Hewlett-Packard.
Intel Chief Financial Officer Stacy Smith told
that the technology sector was leading the way
out of the economic downturn as demand for
PCs rebounded. Intel reported a net profit in its
third quarter of USD1.9 billion, or 33 cents per
share, compared with USD2.01 billion, or 35
cents per share, a year earlier.
That exceeded the 28 cent per share profit
expected on average by analysts.It forecast
fourth-quarter revenue of USD10.1 billion, plus
or minus USD400 million, and said gross
margins in that period
should be 62 per cent, plus or minus three
100 percentage points.