ProPakistani, Pakistan top IT and Telecom Website got hacked
Aug24

ProPakistani, Pakistan top IT and Telecom Website got hacked

Propakistani, a famous Pakistan IT and Telecom blog’s website got hacked just few moments returning. The websites home page has been defaced with a following message on it. HellO Mr. Aamir Attaa, Remember me ? Is there something wrong with our news for you to submit ? Pakistani l33t H4x0r w4s h3r3 Don’t know much about us ? yOu might wanna do some more research ! Zone-H: http://zone-h.net/archive/special=1/notifier=1337 [#] Contact:...

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YouTube Likely to be Unblocked Soon as URL Filters Have been Tested
Aug23

YouTube Likely to be Unblocked Soon as URL Filters Have been Tested

Reports are emerging that URL filters, that can block blasphemous content available on YouTube and other websites, have been in place and tested well as trial. After this, it is likely that YouTube will get unblocked in Pakistan after approvals from top most government officials. Media reports suggest that URL filter has been provided by PTCL, and they will provide services to government for a period of one year. It is assumed that...

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New federal secretary for IT and Telecom joins
Aug23

New federal secretary for IT and Telecom joins

Federal government has appointed Akhlaq Ahmed Tarar as new federal secretary for IT and Telecom whereas, Azmat Ali Ranjha has been given the portfolio of additional secretary for IT and Telecom, a local TV reported. Akhlaq who belongs to Punjab is considered more trust worthy bureaucrat for PML-N leadership who is not happy with the progress of work at Ministry of Information & Technology. Akhlaq has replaced Kamran Ali Qureshi...

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PTA appeals for illegal withdrawal of Mobile Jammers
Aug21

PTA appeals for illegal withdrawal of Mobile Jammers

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has requested all the users of illegal jammers to remove the not authorized  devices instantaneously otherwise action will be started against violator as per Pakistan Telecommunications (Re-Organization) Act 1996. It has been repeatedly informed that jammer(s) installed in public and private places across Pakistan are causing problem in cellular mobile networks and their Quality of Service....

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Pakistani students participate in Science Forum in London
Aug17

Pakistani students participate in Science Forum in London

In Islamabad four Pakistani students participated in London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) 2013 held at Imperial College London. The LIYSF is an educational forum regularly organised on annual basis since 1959 and Pakistani students under the patronage and financial support of Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) are participating in it since 2012. PSF as a part of its Science Promotion and Popularisation programmes in the...

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GSMA Body and Telenor to Explore Green Energy Options to Power Mobile Industry
Aug16

GSMA Body and Telenor to Explore Green Energy Options to Power Mobile Industry

Aimed at acknowledging the need and importance of green energy options to power mobile industry and reducing energy costs and reducing environmental effects, a operating team will be co-organized by the GSMA and co-hosted by Telenor Pakistan in a local hotel here in Islamabad on 20 and 21 Aug. The 2-day occasion eligible ‘Afghanistan & Pakistan Specific Green Power for Mobile Working Group’, will discuss; MNO’s projects on green...

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