All Entries Tagged With: "Telecom"
A Tribute to Icons: Wateen Telecom
As a nation we all need to take some inspiration form the Icons whose valiant and heroic efforts have been commemorates in the pages of history.
These heroic figures, whether living or dead have always been an inspiration for us over the last decades however a memento of their victories and struggles will assist us once again in reviving the pride of our nation and reclaims the confidence of realizing what we aim for.
In order to [...]
FBR Instructed to File FIR Against 4 Telecom Companies
PAC (Public Accounts Committee) of the NA (National Assembly) has instructed FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) to file a FIR against Directors of 4 telecom companies. These companies have allegedly stolen tax worth Rs. 320 million in the year 2006 – 07. FBR is directed to come up with this FIR within 48 hours. Companies under investigation are Dencom, Global telecom, Union Communications and World Call.
FBR has been directed to freeze assets of the Directors [...]
Pakistan Mobile Subscribers Statistics Dec 2009
Pakistan is now in the list of fastest telecom growth countries. Calls rates are very low in Pakistan and this is one of many factors of this development. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released Mobile Service Providers statistics as on December 2009. There are 97,579,940 (97.6 Million) Mobile users with Mobile Density of 59.60% in Pakistan according to the report (Dec 09).
GSM service pioneer Mobilink stands first with 30,800,354 subscribers. Telenor on second with user [...]
Positive Trend in Telecom Sector During 2008-09
Out of the top four cellular players Ufone has been the biggest impetus behind the Cellular industry’s 17% growth as declared by PTA in its annual report for the year 2008-2009. Ufone’s is at the top with an astounding revenue growth of 46% during past year.
The report states that cellular telecom sector in Pakistan maintained a positive growth rate for the year 2008-09 despite a cut throat tariff and call packages competition and sluggish economic [...]
