A good news for Pakistani BlackBerry users – the infamous ban on BlackBerry Apps by PTA has been lifted and now you can use BlackBerry Apps without any problem. Be it Facebook, Twitter or any other BlackBerry application, you can now install it on your handsets and enjoy the real feel of BlackBerry.
As the political debate in country heats up, parties are now gearing up to take lead on one another. One such move by Chief Minister Punjab and a prominent leader of PML(N) is launching of first SMS based service to connect citizens with the Chief Minister. Citizens who want to say anything to Chief Minister Punjab, be it suggestion or complaint, can now just send a text message followed by SS to 9900.
Chief Minister Punjab and prominent PML(N) leader Shahbaz Sharif has launched his presence on social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter. Shahbaz Sharif launched his social media presence himself using a laptop.
Leading natural gas company in Pakistan, Sui Northern Gas Pipes Ltd. (SNGPL), has started using Internet advertisements for its conservation campaign. An Internet ad appearing on leading news websites of the country shows a public service message in video format emphasizing on conserving gas.
In a surprising development, Pakistan’s government has threatened to block Google and Youtube in the country if it does not cooperate and share desired information with Pakistan’s government. Rehman Malik, federal minister for interior, while talking to journalists today has said it clearly that neither Google nor Youtube is helping them to hunt suspected terrorists. He further said that for any service (website) which is spreading terrorism in our country, “then we have the full right to block”.
The newly launched 360° internet marketing services brand in Pakistan – “Marketified” – has achieved the Google™ Certified Partner status. The news came days after the company confirmed the launch of its operations in the South Asian country. The global e-marketing services company is very ambitious about its business in the Middle East & Asia region.
Microsoft’s Chairman Bill Gates has called Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani a while ago and discussed issues of mutual interest. Bill Gates who is also co-chairman of Bill & Melinda Gates foundation has earlier pledged $85 million in support of Pakistan’s eradication efforts.
Ufone has today launched a new service for BlackBerry users through which users can watch TV on their handsets.
First of its kind IT mall with the name of ‘IT City’ is all set to launch tomorrow (Tuesday – March 1st) in the heart of Islamabad – Blue Area. An inauguration ceremony in this regard will be held at Balochistan Plaza (Blue Area). Munawar Mughal, leading businessman and founding president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry will inaugurate this much awaited IT mall.
In yet another achievement by a Pakistani IT company, Lahore based ‘Mindstorm Studios’ has developed official computer game for ICC World Cup 2011. Tomorrow, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) alongwith Mindstorm will do a joint press conference to formally announce the launch.
