Salman Taseer Assassination
From the Blog Ammar-3Sixty!: Salman Taseer Assassination - I had the opportunity to write on the Salman Taseer Assassination for the Global Voices Online, an international community of citizen journalists. Although this is not the first time I've written for them, the topic chosen was both sensitive and important. I have tried to drill some sense into the issue which has seen an . Read Full Post
Salman Masood [NATION] ISLAMABAD // Analysts said …
From the Blog Jahane Rumi: Salman Masood [NATION] ISLAMABAD // Analysts said … - Salman Masood ISLAMABAD // Analysts said yesterday that the assassination of Salman Taseer shows the extent of extremism in a deeply divided society where tolerance is fast vanishing and leaders face mounting risks. The 66-year-old governor of Punjab, who was a close friend of the president, Asif Ali Zardari, was buried in Lahore yesterday . Read Full Post
Mobilink Ahead in the Smartphones Race, Others Better Catch Up!
From the Blog ProPakistani: Mobilink Ahead in the Smartphones Race, Others Better Catch Up! - Mobilink Ahead in the Smartphones Race, Others Better Catch Up! is a post from: ProPakistani By Talha Adil With the recent turn in technology and the rise of ubiquitous computing the world over, it comes as a little surprise that not much has been happening to promote this 'new technology' era in Pakistan. Although, there has been a gradual transferal in trend of cell phones users shifting from ordinary mobile phones usage such as making and receiving calls and messaging towards more value added services offered by the new generation of smart phones including emailing, documents viewing, gaming, photos and video capturing and even editing and what not. The irony however, lies in the fact that there is very little support for these technology savvy smart phone features in the market and mobile service providers are doing little in their own capacity to promote the trend and accommodate for the shift in the nature of use of mobile phone technology. With tablet computers being the new 'IN' thing the world over nowadays, in Pakistan, we've hardly seen telecom companies actively involved in promoting the smartphones revolution in our country. Perhaps, Mobilink is the only one to date who has done a commendable job in taking initiative of starting the smartphones revolution in Pakistan back in 2005 when they first launched BlackBerry. At that time, only the elite, the corporate and the professional could think of using the BlackBerry because of its usage and benefits of ultimate connectivity. However, as the years have passed, the trend of using smartphones started shifting as mobile phone manufacturing companies like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, HTC etc. started making smartphones for both low as well as high-end consumers. At present, customers have a lot to choose from when it comes to purchasing a smartphone. We have BlackBerry, IPhone, Android phones, Windows Mobile phones, and two-in one tablet computer phones too. However, once again, unlike in West, when a technology comes, it is very well supported by the complimenting service provider, in our country this practice is not so common yet. Right now, only Mobilink has taken the step of introducing a variety of smartphones in collaboration with mobile companies like Samsung, Motorola and HTC and have launched Galaxy Tablet , Milestone and HD7 respectively in local market but others are still stuck at BlackBerry. The question that now rises seeing the diverse lineup provided by Mobilink is, where are all other mobile service providers and why have they kept a distance from the needs of their customers so much that we actually feel deprived from what has become very ordinary the world over? As of now, Ufone, Warid and even Telenor have only introduced various BlackBerry handsets but do we as tech savvy Pakistani consumers only need telecom support for BlackBerry only? Just to mention Zong came up with a low priced android handset , but this market definitely demands for more. Every single user of a smartphone has a different set of needs and is comfortable with using a specific kind of smartphone for example, I am a hardcore Android phone person and I will never go for a BlackBerry. In that case then, I may opt Mobilink to go with because they have got what I want. It is time for the rest to follow the lead and move on! Related posts: Mobilink 3G Setup is on the Roll Mobilink’s new Slogan ‘Jeet Par No Samjhota’ Media War to Move Ahead…! Mobilink Ranked Amongst Top 100 Mobile Operator Brands Mobilink May Launch a Youth Brand, Soon! Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK . Read Full Post
Skype Coming to Sony BRAVIA and Other TVs
From the Blog ProPakistani: Skype Coming to Sony BRAVIA and Other TVs - Skype Coming to Sony BRAVIA and Other TVs is a post from: ProPakistani Skype, the most popular software for VOIP calling solution for all kind of computing and mobile devices, has announced to include more televisions to get skyped. In the ongoing CES 2011, Skype announced that it has partnered with more TV manufacturers to make them skype-enabled . Yes, you will be able to use Skype calling solutions on your big TV screens. Customers will be able to call their contacts with audio and video, join conference calls, and call phone numbers abroad and even get calls to their online number if they have one. Currently Samsung and Panasonic are on-board with built-in skype feature, while Sony BRAVIA and VIZIO VIA TVs with skype are supposed to get shipped later this year. To read more details and to view compatible models click here . According to skype spokesmen Mr. Jonathan Christensen, I'm pleased to let you know that Sony and Vizio plan on shipping Skype-enabled Sony BRAVIA and VIZIO VIA TVs later this year, joining the products from Panasonic and Samsung that are already available to buy. We've also been working with Panasonic and Sony to make it easy for you to get Skype on your existing TV. Soon you'll be able to buy a Skype-enabled Panasonic or Sony Blu-ray Player and webcam and enjoy rich, real-time video conversations with friends and family around the world from your living room. Ubiquity, intimacy, accessibility: this is what Skype is all about. I'm proud to say that we're keeping our promise of letting you make video calls wherever you choose, including from your TV. So here's to looking at you – or to you looking at your wife, grandchild or best friend — for free, from the comfort of your couch. Related posts: Now Skype with Your Nokia Phone Sony Bravia BX400 Symbian Phones Get Upgraded Skype Mobile Client Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone Prices in Pakistan Global Skype Blackout Continues! Copyright © 2010 ProPakistani.PK . Read Full Post
Teach For Pakistan
From the Blog I own Pakistan: Teach For Pakistan - Teach For Pakistan is a nationwide movement of recent graduates and young professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced schools and go on to become lifelong leaders working from across all fields to expand educational opportunity. Teach For Pakistan is part of Teach For All, an international network of 20 independent social enterprises . Read Full Post
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