The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said that mobile phone operators are charging more taxes than they transfer to government. FBR has found discrepancies in cellular companies’ billing and costing for mobile services. Mehmood Aslam FBR Director General (Withholding) told the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology that Telenor’s uploaded data on IT-based portal clearly […]…Read More

PTCL new application allows subscribers to pay bills using android devices

November 24th, 2015 | Ahsan Jamil | No Comments

STAFF REPORT ISB: TouchPTCL is the new feature which will enable Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) subscribers to pay their telephone bills through android smartphones and smart watches. TouchPTCL is a mobile application which can be used by subscribers to pay their bills of different services including landline/EVO, recharge credit, EVO/V-Fone Pre-Paid etc. This mobile application also covers information services and bill enquiry, regular updates and customer care support…Read More

Cellcos ask govt to pay Rs1b for service halt loss

October 15th, 2012 | Technology Times | No Comments

STAFF REPORT IBD: Pakistani telecom companies have demanded Rs.1 billion of the government for the losses they had incurred due to their suspension of their services during the last two months on the plea of security.The demand was made by these companies to the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. Under the relevant law, the government is bound to protect these mobile companies in terms of losses if caused due to some governmental activity.It is…Read More

3G license winners to pay full fee upfront: PTA

February 6th, 2012 | Technology Times | No Comments

STAFF REPORT IBD: While assuring that strict transparency will be maintained in the upcoming spectrum auction for the 3G licences, the PTA has made it clear that winning bidders will have to pay the entire licence fee before the launch of the services."The allegations that the government would not get the amount of licence fee upfront are factually incorrect," says a press release issued last week by the PTA.It says that the spectrum auction for 2G cellular services in 2004 had an…Read More

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Pakistan marked World Wildlife Day with firm commitment

April 3rd, 2018 | Hina Baloch | No Comments

“This day gives us the opportunity to renew Pakistan’s commitment for nature conservation and to raise awareness of the importance of the iconic wildlife species,” this was stated by Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah Khan in the International Wildlife Day 2018 message. He stressed the need for increasing acceptance for wildlife by conversation […]…Read More

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IT projects on track, but more budget needed: Amir

December 21st, 2014 | Technology Times | No Comments

Amir Malik is presently working as Member IT, Ministry of Information Technology. He has also served as Managing Director PSEB and Chief Executive of Pak Datacom Limited, Pakistan. He has previously worked as Head of Regulatory Compliance at Ufone, PTML and at Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in the capacity of Director (ICT) for four years. He is the winner of numerous prestigious awards for his professional achievements Q:Do you think the budget allocated for IT development…Read More

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Unhygienic effects of cockroaches and their remedies for human health

April 24th, 2018 | No Comments

Cockroaches are undesirable pests in households and buildings. During night, they visit for food in food storage areas, kitchens, and other severe places. They are called pest due to their dirty habits and unpleasant smell. They play a vital role as a carrier of various intestinal diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid and dysentery. They are […]…Read More

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Plastic pollution threatening aquatic life

April 3rd, 2018 | No Comments

Freshwater fishes are now the most threatened set of marine life. Most of the threats to freshwater fishes along with other freshwater biological diversity is habitat modification, destruction, overfishing, forestry practice, climate change and water pollution. The rising trend of use of plastic bags, especially possess a huge threat to marine life. The issue of […]…Read More

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Cellular companies pay less than they ask, claims FBR

January 18th, 2018 | 1 Comment