Telcos Challenge PTA Order of Banning Night Packages in IHC

Aamir Pasha from Ufone said that we received the directive and have challenged it in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). We can’t comment on it because it is a judicial matter, reported The Express Tribune today.

PTA had ordered mobile phone companies to ban cheap, late-night calling rates because they allegedly promote vulgarity among young men and women.

The PTA said it asked companies to suspend attractive night-time rates in keeping with government policy.

Malahat Rab from PTA told AFP that they have issued the directive to all the mobile telephone companies to shelve night call packages. Members of parliament also demanded action. These directives are issued in the light of the government decisions and this decision has also been taken by the government. The step was taken after lengthy discussions.

Kalsoom Perveen from upper house of parliament said that these packages are not right for our youth and they strongly object to the night phone packages and recommended that the PTA either fix a time limit for this facility or ban it.

Shafqat Hayayt Khan who is an opposition lawmaker and sits on the information technology committee in the lower house, also backing the ban said that there is no doubt that these cheap night call rates packages are promoting vulgarity. We will make the PTA implement this decision.

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Ufone Offers 24 Hour Free Calling - Bolo Pakistan Offer

Ufone claims to be providing Pakistan’s lowest daily charges call offer in its just launched promotion “Bolo Pakistan Offer”

Yes! Unlimited calls 24 hours with Ufone’s massive ‘Bolo Pakistan Offer’. With this exciting offer the entire Pakistan will stay connected through Pakistan’s favorite cellular company - Ufone. Now U can make unlimited calls to all Ufone numbers anywhere in Pakistan for just Rs. 8+tax daily, and that too for 24 hours.

 

To enjoy Bolo Pakistan offer all U have to do is to migrate to UWon Package and dial *888#.

So what are you waiting for get a hold of this offer and talk unlimited!

Terms & Conditions:

• This offer is valid till 10th December, 2012
• Offer is available on Uwon package only
• Dial 444 to migrate to Uwon package. Standard migration charges will apply
• Offer is valid from the time of subscription to 23:59 hrs same night.
• Calls made to other networks including PTCL & Vfone will be charged according to the package plan
• Calls made to voice buckets and short codes are not included in this offer
• Call set up charges 1 paisa/ call will apply
• Using a SIM which is not in your name or allowing others to use your SIM is a crime – PTA
• 19.5% FED on usage and 10% withholding tax at recharge or bill applies

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Unverifiable Illegal SIMs Declared Terrorist's Dangerous Weapons in Pakistan: Rehman Malik

Rehman Malik mentioned that Illegal SIMs are lethal weapons of Terrorists in Pakistan. He has taken action against illegal SIMs and will order all GSM Operators in Pakistan after approval from government to block all unverifiable prepaid SIMs across the country. 

As reported earlier Launch of Cyber-Crime Unit in Islamabad for monitoring activities of terrorists via email/electronic filters and arresting them and PTA Has Allocated 14 LDIs Such as PTCL to Set Up Tracking Equipments. Rehman Malik cancelled the Eid holidays of FIA forensic agents to prevent the country from crime scenes by tracking IMEI numbers and arresting them. 

He also mentioned that Terrorists failed on first Eid day who were doing the remote control bombing by using illegal SIMs. Most of the people appreciated his stance where he requested the general public via his tweets to suggest him if illegals sims be blocked which are unverifiable.

I hv already cancelled the holidays of FIA forensic team to reach crime scene. @Saiif: @SenRehmanMalik track out IMEI numberand arrest them

Request for views if.we may consider to ask the mob service providers to block all the pre-paid sims and reopen subject to verifiable ID .

To me it seems very appealing and all operators will be ordered for sure to block all unverifiable sims in bulk activities and helplines of these operators will suffer from a long queues, where customers will have trouble connecting to them on UANs for complaints.

suggestions on pre paid sims noted assure all ofu that govt will take fool proof measures to block such illegal Sims/lethal weapon.

He also wanted all stake holders of operators to be on board for the blocking action that is going to take place for the first time in Pakistan.

 My appreciation for twitters members for their suggestions on pre paid illegal sims. All stake holders are to be on board before decision

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UBL Netbanking Offers ZONG Mobile TopUp

ZONG mobile topup is now available On UBL Netbanking. Good News For UBL Netbanking users! UBL Netbanking has added ZONG to its Mobile Top Up menu.

Zong Mobile Top Up facility is available for both Prepaid and Postpaid numbers. With this new addition, the Top Up Menu now includes UFONE, WARID and ZONG.

We have confirmed from UBL resources that starting from 1st October 2012, ZONG prepaid vouchers will be discontinued on UBL Netbanking. Make sure you log on to UBL Netbanking and add your ZONG numbers to your Mobile Top Up List.

If you need assistance, email at customer.services@ubl.com.pk or call at 111-825-888

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