Karachi, June 26 – Zong 4G, a leading telecom operator in Pakistan, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with MCB Bank, a renowned financial institution in the country.
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Zong 4G, Roshan Packages Partner for Enhanced Business Connectivity
Zong 4G, the foremost digital company in Pakistan, has announced a strategic partnership with Roshan Packages Limited, a prominent packaging manufacturer in the country. The collaboration aims to provide tailored connectivity solutions to optimize the efficiency and reliability of Roshan Packages Limited’s daily operations.
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Zong 4G launches Saudi Arabia roaming offer for Pakistani pilgrims
Islamabad – May 26: Zong 4G, the leading telecommunications company in Pakistan, has introduced its Saudi Arabia Roaming Offer to facilitate travelers visiting Saudi Arabia, particularly for pilgrimage.
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Zong 4G forms strategic partnership with Resource Linked
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications company, has announced a strategic partnership with Resource Linked, a prominent name in Resource Management, to provide comprehensive corporate voice, data, and customized enterprise solutions.
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Floods affect telecom services: PTA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has said that the recent flash floods in Balochistan have caused multiple optic fiber breaks impacting voice and data services in Lasbela, Kech, Panjgoor, Gwadar, Awaran, Ziarat, Mastung and adjoining areas.
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About 343 cell sites of three cellular mobile operators (Telenor, Ufone and Zong) and PTCL have been affected due to floods.
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Efforts are being made to resolve this unprecedented situation. PTA is working with the concerned operators for early restorations of affected communication channels.
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PTA issues procedure to block telemarketing messages
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday issued the procedure to bloc telemarketing communication and unwanted/spam messages.
The PTA said that unwanted calls/messages can be disruptive, but there are measures to minimize them.
For blocking telemarketing communication, a person needs to register his number on the “Do Not Contact Register (DNCR)”. In order to register the person need to send a message by typing ‘reg’ and SMS to 3627.
To allow telemarketing communication again, type ‘unreg’ and SMS to 3627.
The PTA said that concerned service provider may be contacted in case of issue or for details about tariff/subscription charges.
To block spamming/unsolicited communication, the PTA issued procedure under which a person should type spammer’s cell number, give a space, paste the received message and SMS to 9000.
SMS charges of PKR 0.10 (inclusive of taxes) apply for each SMS to prevent abuse of facility.
For blocking obnoxious/unknown calls and SMSs, the PTA suggested to dial *420# (for Jazz, Telenor & Ufone subscribers) or 420 (for ZONG subscribers). Concerned service provider may be contacted to get detail about tariff/subscription.
The regulator further said that in case an issue is not resolved, the complaint may be lodged to PTA through an online complaint management system:
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Cellular spectrum auction generates $30 million: PTA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday said that an amount of $30 million has been generated as revenue from first-ever cellular spectrum auction for Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) in Azad Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan.
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Zong users enjoy free calls, internet service
KARACHI: The users of Zong, the leading mobile phone operator in Pakistan, are enjoying free calls and internet services on Wednesday and still continued till filing this news article.
Zong has become top trend on Twitter and people messaging about availing free calls and internet services.
According to some tweets the system of Zong has been crashed which enabled the free services.
One message is reported as: “Zong network has some technical issues so the users can use free internet, call anyone for free national or international until their service gets on track. So enjoy the free time till then.”
The reporting team of Pkrevenue has checked free internet and free calls on a zero balance Zong SIM and found the services are available.
No official comments is available from Zong management in this regard.
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Zong awarded contract to provide 4G coverage in rural, remote areas
ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) has awarded contracts worth Rs112 million to Zong 4G for providing 4G network coverage in rural and remote areas of Sindh and Balochistan.
Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque inaugurated the projects at a ceremony held at Zong 4G Headquarters on Wednesday.
The contracts were signed by Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, CEO, USF with Wang Hua, Chairman and CEO, Zong 4G.
The Federal Secretary for IT & Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui and Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa were also present at the ceremony.
Chief Guest of the ceremony, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque said: “To achieve the Digital Pakistan vision, it is imperative that all areas and citizens of Pakistan have access to mobile phones and Broadband services.
“This will ensure that not only is the citizenry connected to the digital world but they will be in a position to benefit and use Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities.”
He informed that the Government is working arduously on mobile phone applications, web portals, e-commerce, e-government, online jobs, digital payments, establishment of IT parks and all other avenues which are related to the Digital Pakistan vision.
The Federal Minister congratulated Zong 4G and USF on the signing of the contracts and expressed the hope that this will ensure that residents living in remote areas of Baluchistan and rural pockets of Karachi will have better connectivity through Zong 4G’s superior technical expertise.
He stated that USF is working on projects worth billions of rupees which include laying optical fiber, deploying telecommunication infrastructure and expanding networks.
Furthermore, he announced that Ministry of IT and Telecommunication with USF’s support will be launching new development projects pertaining to network and Broadband expansion monthly.
While sharing his views at the ceremony, Zong 4G’s Chairman and CEO Wang Hua said: “Since its inception, Zong 4G has been at the forefront of digital transformation in Pakistan, striving to bring the unserved and underserved areas and masses under the folds of connectivity and digital inclusion.
“We thank USF for awarding us these projects and the government of Pakistan for supporting us in pursuing our passion for an empowered and Digital Pakistan.
“We stay committed to our mission of serving the Pakistani people in all possible ways and a project like this simply fuels that passion of ours.”
Also, sharing his thoughts at the ceremony, CEO USF, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary said: “These projects will benefit an unserved population of 0.5 million in 263 unserved Mauzas, thereby covering an unserved area of 4,121 sq.km. of Nasirabad, Jaffarabad, Sohbatpur, Karachi West & Malir districts.”
“As advised by the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, USF is actively working to provide robust connectivity in unserved and underserved areas of Pakistan. We are committed to playing our role in making Digital Pakistan vision a reality and bridging the digital divide.”
Senior officials of the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, USF and Zong 4G were also present at the ceremony.
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Contracts worth Rs5.11 billion awarded for next generation broadband
ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) on Monday approved award of contracts to Telenor, Zong, Ufone and PTCL worth Rs5.11 billion through the Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development program and the Next Generation Optical Fiber Network and Services program.
Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui chaired 74th Board of Directors meeting of Universal Service Fund (USF) on Monday.
PTCL is being awarded the contract of Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur and Khairpur districts in the province of Sindh.
The Next Generation Optical Fiber Network and Services projects worth approximately Rs3 billion is aimed at laying of 1078 km of Optical Fiber Cable to connect 140 villages and union councils thereby providing high speed mobile broadband services to an unserved population of approximately 4.7 million.
Moreover, the Board also approved award of contracts under the Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development Program worth Rs2 billion to Telenor, Zong and Ufone.
Telenor is being awarded the contract of Chitral, Upper Dir and Lower Dir districts in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa whereby an unserved population of around 0.7 million will benefit from high speed mobile broadband services in 648 unserved villages and an approximate unserved area of 18,212 sq. km.
Likewise, Zong is being awarded the contract of Karachi West and Malir districts in the province of Sindh that will benefit an unserved population of approximately 0.1 million in 36 unserved villages and approximately 690 sq. km of unserved area.
Similarly, Ufone is being awarded the contract of Mastung and Ziarat districts in the province of Balochistan to serve an unserved population of approximately 0.1 million in 226 unserved villages and an approximate unserved area of 6,324 sq. km.
During the meeting, Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui said that as advised by the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque, the basic purpose of these projects is not only to promote tourism infrastructure of the country but also to connect rural population with the digital world.
He also said that the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication is leaving no stone unturned to provide broadband services to every Pakistani and accomplish Digital Pakistan vision; therefore, people should remain hopeful that such development interventions will reach them soon as well.
Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of USF, Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary briefed the Board members about the projects. He thanked the Federal Minister, Syed Amin Ul Haque, the Federal Secretary and Chairman of USF Board, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui and the Board members for entrusting him. He stated that USF ensures merit, transparency and timely completion of projects.
Furthermore, he added that USF’s contribution to Digital Pakistan vision remains distinguished. Other board members comprising Maj. Gen (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa, Chairman PTA; Shabahat Ali Shah, CEO-NITB; Irfan Wahab, CEO-Telenor Pakistan; Imran Akhtar Shah, VP for Government Sales, Super Net Pvt Ltd and Nominee of Data Licensees; Rashid Khan, CEO-PTCL and Nominee of Fixed Line Operators; Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman-Consumer Association of Pakistan and Nominee of Consumer Group; Muhamad Omar Malik, Member- Telecom and management of USF Co. also attended the meeting.