Friday, March 9, 2012

Weekly Telecom and IT News from Pakistan


PTA Likely to Delay 3G Auction
It appears that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has delayed the auction of 3G licenses in Pakistan, by few weeks at least. An advertisement published in print media and available on PTA’s website) hints that auction will be delayed by couple of months.
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Radio Tax of Rs. 2 on Rs. 100 Mobile Reload Proposed
Media reports are suggesting that a parliamentary committee on Information and Broadcasting is considering to impose Radio Tax of Rs. 2 per each Rs. 100 card to be deducted on all reloads.
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3G Prospects for Telenor Pakistan
I can tell you that Telenor Pakistan wouldn’t want 3G auction to happen, that’s like any other operator in Pakistan, but if government manages to throw 3G at operators then Telenor will grab it at any cost.
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ICT R&D to Finance National Internet Firewall
National ICT R&D Fund has asked for proposals from academia/research institutions, companies, organizations for the development, deployment and operation of a national level URL Filtering and Blocking System.
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HEC Announces Ranking of Pakistani Universities
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) announced this week the ranking of Pakistani universities on the basis of quality teaching and research, during a press conference held in Islamabad.
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Mobile/ISP/Landline Packages
Glow Launches Dosti Ke Rung
Telenor to Further Increase Tariff for Poora Pakistan Offer
wi-tribe: Pay Your Bill and Win 6 Months of Free Internet
Mid Range Nokia 603, 701 and 700 Launched
 

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