5 Lessons We can Learn from the Indian Telecom Corruption Case
From the Blog State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan: 5 Lessons We can Learn from the Indian Telecom Corruption Case - I am sure many of you have been reading about the corruption case about 3G spectrum auction in India. The purpose of this post is not to go over the details but to present a few thinking points about how developing countries should deal with issues such as auctions of resources, privatization and allocation of capital in a fair and just manner. It is no secret that corruption and nepotism is a major problem in many developing countries, South Asia (Indian sub-continent) suffers from this malaise. Here are the 5 key points. Transparency and ethics should be #1 priority in Emerging Telecom Markets Role of Regulator can make or break the business case. Value of Spectrum – spectrum is a very precious national resource which should be allocated in just and fair manner Business Ethics should be a high priority of all stakeholders including all telcos Privatization needs to be handled carefully – lots of issues still linger from PTCL case! If countries like Pakistan want to attract foreign capital then they should have a transparent system in place. When millions of dollars are involved, these things can happen. As recognized by many inside and outside Pakistan, PTA has done a good job of establishing standards and keeping most players happy. . Read Full Post
Striking the Right Chord
From the Blog Newsline: Striking the Right Chord - Pakistani musicians made waves at home and across the border in 2010. As a result, the music scene in Pakistan goes into 2011 with a crescendo of momentum and strength. . Read Full Post
Mathira
From the Blog Newsline: Sass and Sizzle: Mathira - Mathira is the hot new siren in town who has made her name hosting a late-night talk show on which she doles out love advice to the Romeos and Juliets of Pakistan. . Read Full Post
Silent Credence
From the Blog A Myth in Creation: Awais Aftab's Blog: Silent Credence - Awais Aftab Amid the ruins of deconstructionSophia advises the smile of silent credence:To believe in love, but not call it LoveTo believe in god, but not call it God.The purity lost in namesSalvaged by a graceful reserve . Read Full Post
Inspiration / Jan 2011 / Atomic United's blog
From the Blog The word of awahid: Inspiration / Jan 2011 / Atomic United's blog - Read the rest of Inspiration / Jan 2011 / Atomic United's blog → Become a fan of Design You Trust on Facebook! . Read Full Post
11th Hour 26 January 2011
From the Blog pkpolitics - > 11th Hour 26 January 2011 pkpolitics.com — Watch a fresh episode of 11th Hour with Waseem Badami. . Read Full Post
Kal Tak 26 January 2011
From the Blog pkpolitics - > Kal Tak 26 January 2011 pkpolitics.com — Fouzia Wahab (PPPP), Qarrina Hussain (Anchor) and Ibrahim Shahid (WRH-O-Level) in Today's episode of Kal Tak with Javed Choudhry. . Read Full Post
Verizon Wireless Will Charge Additional $20/Month...
From the Blog sizlopedia - > Verizon Wireless Will Charge Additional $20/Month... sizlopedia.com — . Read Full Post
Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath 26 January 2011
From the Blog pkpolitics - > Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath 26 January 2011 pkpolitics.com — Watch today's episode of Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath. . Read Full Post
US Wants UN Human Rights Expert Fired for 9/11 Comments
From the Blog pakspectator - > US Wants UN Human Rights Expert Fired for 9/11 Comments pakspectator.com — The United States demanded today that the U.N. expert on Palestinian human rights be fired for... Read More at http://www.pakspectator.com . Read Full Post
TARGET KILLING & TERRORISM
From the Blog thenadeemmalik - > TARGET KILLING & TERRORISM islamabadtonight.spaces.live.com — TARGET KILLING & TERRORISM http://pakistanherald.com/Program/Islamabad-Tonight-January-26-2011-Nadeem-Malik-6184 http://www.zemtv.com/2011/01/26/islamabad-tonight-26th-january-2011/ http://www.friendskorner.com/forum/f247/video-islamabad-tonight-26th-january-2011-a-215911/... . Read Full Post
Dunya Today 26 January 2011
From the Blog pkpolitics - > Dunya Today 26 January 2011 pkpolitics.com — Samia Ali Shah (TCCP), Azam Khan Sawati (JUI-F) and Dr. Farrukh Saleem (Analyst) in today's episode of Dunya Today with Dr. Moeed Pirzada. . Read Full Post
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