obilink brings to its family of more than 30 million customers a new form of convenience by providing them the opportunity to view and trade live stocks in Karachi Stock Exchange.

Mobilink StockPro developed in collaboration with IGI Securities offers its subscribers the ability to view live stock data in Karachi Stock Exchange and if you have a trading account with IGI Securities, it also allows you to trade as well!

Now, Mobilink customers can remain connected to Stock Exchange via Blackberry or any other Java enabled mobile device, with the help of Mobilink StockPro. So where ever you are or even while you are on the move, you can view and trade your stocks at ease and convenience with Mobilink StockPro!

For more information about Mobilink StockPro, visit http://www.mobilinkgsm.com/about/stockpro.php

Requirements to use this application:

1. Jazz or Indigo Customer

2. Any mobile phone with GPRS & Java support and MIDP v2.0

3. GPRS subscription

4. Account with IGI Securities for Trading


Other Features:
a) Quote Request:

· An option by which users can request any symbol rate and related market information.

· The quote symbol could be any symbol not part of the subscribed list.

a) Change Subscription List

· Users can add or remove any symbol from the subscription list.

· While adding a symbol, application will not permit to exceed the subscription limit which is up to 10 scripts at a time.

· Users can remove any symbol from the subscription list by pressing removing button.

b) Volume Leader Screen

· Users can view the top 10 market leaders by volume at any given time.

c) Top Gainers/Losers Screen

· Top Gainers Losers Screen displays top 5 gainers and top 5 losers of current market.



d) Help Screen

· Help screen includes description of entire Screens in Stock pro application.

e) Change Password Screen

· User can change password at any time by providing the old password

Faculty members from several engineering universities of Punjab participated in a four-day training session, conducted under EU-funded SCI-Pak project and aimed at promoting sustainable and cleaner production in Pakistan.

The EU-funded SCI-Pak project aims at promoting sustainable and cleaner production in Pakistan. Under the project, training was concluded for faculty members of different Pakistani engineering universities. The purpose of the training was to share the concepts and tools of sustainable production, along with case studies from Pakistan, and from across the world, to build on the capacity of the faculty members of Pakistan’s engineering universities so that they can impart such trainings to their students.

The University of the Punjab (Lahore), University of Engineering and Technology (Peshawar), Kinnaird College for Women (Lahore), National Textile University Faisalabad (Faisalabad), and University of Management and Technology (Lahore) participated in the training. The participating universities will now organize similar courses, in form of seminars, at their campuses. The faculty members who attended this training will lead these seminars. The SCI-Pak Project will also arrange field trips and internship opportunities for students who will participate in the seminars.

Earlier, from August 3-6, 2010, a training workshop was conducted by TNO Science and Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands in Tilburg Netherlands for industrial equipment manufacturers (IEMs) in the textile processing and leather tannery industries of Pakistan.

Training materials, which were developed jointly by the European and local experts, focused on achieving one the main objectives of the project - knowledge transfer and capacity building of IEMs for introducing SP techniques and technologies in the manufacturing sector. The topics included process optimization textile processing, boiler systems, biomass boilers, water treatment systems, condensing economizers, chemical recovery in textile processing and alternate energy systems.

The industrial equipment manufacturers who send their representatives to attend the training session were DDFC Lahore, Aqua Regia Lahore, Haroon Engineering Lahore, Sitara Engineers Faisalabad, Fastech Labs Faisalabad, FBL Group Lahore, Cogen Consult Karachi and Energy and Environment Engineers Lahore.

Great news for all JAZZ customers – JAZZ Load has gone international! Expanding the largest and most diverse portfolio of value added services, Mobilink now introduces “International JAZZ Load” in collaboration with ezetop for its valued customers.

You can top-up the JAZZ Connection of your loved ones in Pakistan, from UK, USA, Spain, UAE and Saudi Arabia. This service will soon be available in more international destinations.

To send JAZZ Load to Pakistan, just go to any of the ezetop affiliated retailer/money exchange near you OR visit www.ezetop.com and recharge JAZZ balance for anyone in Pakistan by following few simple steps mentioned below:

Through Retailer/Money Exchange:

· Go to any ezetop affiliated retailer/money exchange

· Request the agent/retailer to send top-up to any JAZZ Number in Pakistan

· Inform the agent/retailer of the amount and JAZZ Number

· Pay cash to agent/retailer

Through Website:

· Visit www.ezetop.com

· Register with ezetop website

· Select Pakistan as country and JAZZ as operator

· Enter the JAZZ Number and select the amount to top-up

· Enter the credit/debit card information and complete the transaction

For more details about JAZZ Load International visit www.mobilinkgsm.com/internationaltopup . Customers from abroad may contact following numbers for ezetop customer support:

UK: 02078707976

UAE: 042146315

Saudi Arabia: 0550412342, 059Saudi Arabia: 9656650

Etihad Crystal Cargo’s inaugural flight, the new A330-200 freighter, carrying 59 tonnes of humanitarian aid arrived on Saturday, 28 August at the Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.

It was a special charter flight carrying medical and humanitarian supplies, especially for the flood victims in Pakistan, following heavy monsoon rains which hit the country in late July causing severe flooding throughout the provinces...

Additionally, to assist in the relief efforts Etihad Airways carried approx 58.5 tonnes of general cargo to Islamabad on Aug 29th - from Norwegian Church Aid, Norway.

Amer Khan, Etihad Airways’ Country Manager Pakistan, said: “The UAE and Pakistan have a very close bond and Etihad, the UAE’s national airline, is proud to play a part as Pakistan continues to recover from the devastating flooding.”

Shahe Ouzounian, Chapman Freeborn’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “We are very pleased to be the first charter company and customer to utilise Etihad’s new A330-200F.

“Etihad and Chapman-Freeborn worked together with the client to ensure the aid supplies were delivered successfully to Pakistan, on time to the flood affected people.”

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced that its award-winning Samsung Gulf Customer Satisfaction unit has opened a state-of-the-art Product Training Centre in Dubai. The Samsung management and employees of Samsung Pakistan will be able to reap great benefits from the inauguration of this elaborate new training facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The Product Training Centre, which is located at the Jebel Ali Free Zone, features modern, purpose-built training facilities that cover all products of Samsung Electronics including TV, audio video, mobile phones, home appliances, computers, digital cameras and peripherals.

Samsung Electronics Pakistan General Manager Mr. Steve Han said, “The Product Training Centre will go a long way in ensuring that we continue to excel at customer service in every region where we operate. The facility is being used to train not only Samsung employees and service centre staff but will also enhance the product knowledge and skills of Sales staff and others, thus creating a highly trained workforce that can deliver immaculate services.”

While a fully equipped Theoretical Room will be used for interactive product theory sessions and soft skills training, the facility’s Practical Rooms contain advanced technical equipment and a range of Samsung products allowing participants to get hands-on experience. The Product Training Centre also features Field-Test Rooms designed to test new products and an E-Studio equipped with Samsung’s Electronic Instructional Audio and Video training materials.

Samsung Gulf Customer Satisfaction is aimed enhancing customer service levels in the region. It has launched a number of industry-leading initiatives such as the Samsung Service programme, which was launched in 2009 and enabled customers to repair their “In and Out-of-Warranty” Samsung products for free. Samsung Gulf Customer Satisfaction also established the “Customer Interaction Centre,” a call centre where consumers in the UAE can call the toll free 800-SAMSUNG number to obtain product information and seek after-sales support. Furthermore, the service center tracks every service status from the repair registration up to service completion in real-time to avoid any delay and exceed customer satisfaction. The unit received the 2010 Customer Care Competitiveness Award from the Middle East Excellence Award Institute (MEEAI), earlier this year.

NTC and Siemens Pakistan have entered into a technology agreement according to which SAP would be licensing its ERP software solution at NTC. The solution will be implemented at NTC through Siemens Pakistan, which is one of SAP’s top implementation partners in Pakistan.

The Chief Guest at the ceremony was Mr. Nagueeb ullah Malik, Secretary IT and Telecom. He appreciated NTC’s initiative to implement global best practices in the business processes of the organization that will enable NTC to standardize its core processes, and help the organization in taking well informed decisions.

Speaking on the occasion Brig. (Retd.) Mirza Babar Aziz Beg, Chairman NTC, said: “We are delighted to have signed such a strategic agreement with SAP. We are confident that implementation of SAP technology will increase our working efficiency and help us in quick decision making, which is essential for any telecommunication company.”

Syed Aamir Raza Shah, Head of Business Development, Defense, Education, Utilities & Public Sector, SAP Pakistan said: “We are pleased to be associated with NTC, along with our Partner Siemens in this Project. At SAP, through our portfolio of various products and solutions, we are constantly working with all our customers to accelerate their business innovation, cultivate growth and create value in their business”.

Mr. Aijaz Saleem, Director Siemens Pakistan, commented; “Siemens has been at the forefront for introducing SAP to customers in Pakistan and we are very proud and privileged to be associated with NTC in pioneering the initiative of implementing SAP ERP solutions. Siemens is proud to support NTC with our industry leading business solutions as the company continues to enhance its employees’ experiences while creating efficiencies in workplace management.”

The agreement was signed by Brig (Retd.) Muhammad Younas, CTO NTC and Mr. Mukarram Saeed, General Manager Siemens, on behalf of their respective organizations.

Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in cellular services and a part of Orascom Telecom Holding, is rapidly expanding the outreach of its flood relief efforts and continues to deliver healthy food and basic necessities to flood victims across the country.

The efforts are being channeled through the Mobilink Foundation using the Rs 85 million pledged Mobilink and OTH exclusively for Flood Relief efforts. In addition to this, Mobilink employees have generously contributed more than Rs. 6 million from their salaries and generated funds with the help of family and friends through collection points set up in 22 Mobilink offices across Pakistan. The procurement, packing items into family units, loading and distribution is being managed end to end by Mobilink employees who have donated their personal time to relief efforts.

Mobilink Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Mobilink, has mobilized its team of volunteers who have distributed over 44,000 bottles of clean drinking water, 1,860 packs of dry food rations 3,900 hygiene kits, 500 bags of atta, and 7,215 ready to eat food packs amongst the affectees. Through its efforts, Mobilink has touched more than 15 locations including the suroundings of Multan, Muzaffargarh, Nowshera, Tarru Jabba, Thetar Khel, Dera Ghazi Khan, Charsadda, Agha Khel, Khwazakhela & Madyan, Swat, Sukkur, D.I. Khan as well as smaller towns and villages across Pakistan.

In addition to this support, Orascom Telecom has also launched special international campaigns in Greece and Egypt to raise awareness and funds for flood-relief activities in Pakistan.

In the past Mobilink has carried out extensive relief efforts for the 2005 earthquake victims and a large relief camp for accommodating 1,000 families of IDPs from Swat.

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Etihad Airways is the fastest growing airline in history, with a vision to be the world’s best airline offering exclusive services. Based out of Abu-Dhabi, it provides the most comfortable air travel experience to its passengers, by treating them like privileged guests. Recently, Etihad Airways has embarked on a drive to promote the giant replica of Manchester City Football Club shirt. This giant Shirt, after touring Abu-Dhabi during the summer months, has now been unveiled at the City of Manchester stadium.

Etihad Airways is the lead sponsor of Manchester City Football Club (FC) and it hosted the tour across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with thousands of fans putting their name to the special shirt. The giant shirt, which now has more than three thousand signatures and messages of good luck, is 21 metres long and 15 metres wide. It was unveiled before the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool.

LG Electronics, (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, recently announced the launch of an Android-powered smartphone, LG Optimus (LG GT540), a handset offering an optimal environment for first-time smartphone users with easy and convenient mobile access.

LG Optimus allows users to enjoy diverse Android applications and automatic account synchronization with all Google mobile services. LG Optimus also features enhanced social networking functions in a high-powered multimedia environment.

“LG Optimus is the ideal choice for early smartphone users who expect all the features of smartphones without the complexity,” said Mr Ki Wan Kim, CEO of LG Electronics Middle East and Africa. “This is a device that was designed for regular people who want to jump into the smartphone experience but have been hesitant to do so because of the learning curve. By making LG Optimus more approachable, we hope more people will give smartphones a try.”

Optimal Convenience: LG Optimus delivers smartphone benefits in a convenient Google internet package. With an automatically synchronized Google account, users need to only log-in once to enjoy YouTube, Gmail, Gtalk, Google Maps and more. With easy access to more than 30,000 downloadable applications and games from the Android Market, users can easily customize and expand their LG Optimus experience.

The SN Manager offers integrated access to social networking sites in a convenient platform that can manage multiple accounts. LG’s dedicated Social Networking Client allows users to easily keep track of their Facebook, Twitter and Bebo accounts. Moreover, the Social Networking System (SNS) widgets provide real-time status updates directly to the home screen without having to access any other applications. The handset’s multitasking feature allows users to view updates from friends and access their social media sites while simultaneously searching the phone’s contact list. The user interface is customizable for maximum convenience. The LG Optimus can be customized to show anywhere from three to seven home screens displaying frequently used applications, news and weather, among other information, depending on user preference. Additionally, the main menu can be personalized to include up to 10 editable categories for faster, easier navigation.

Optimal Excitement: LG Optimus includes high-powered entertainment features that make the phone extra fun to use. The advanced media player allows users to watch DivX and Xvid videos directly without separate encoding and browsing multimedia files is especially enjoyable with the 3D thumbnail gallery. The phone’s 3MP camera supports geo-tagging, auto face-tagging and face-to-action technology to allow users to create and share multimedia content from the phone. The LG Optimus has a built-in video editor with storyboard function so that users can add music and text to videos directly on the phone.

LG Optimus boasts a distinctive design that is both sleek and soft and is available in fashionable colors including white, pink, black and silver. What’s more, the phone includes a long-lasting 1500mAh battery, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.1 capability, assisted GPS, 32GB of expandable microSD memory and four customizable home screen themes together with enhanced idle lock screen notifications.

Pakistan cellular industry has reached to a level where competition is going neck to neck and in such a competitive environment of cellular industry in country where, the price war is reaching its pinnacle, technology is on a boost and competition is fighting to provide more & more coverage but there is only one thing that's making the difference and that is service reliability and standard of customer services.

Largely admired for its exceptional network, transparency and innovation, Warid Telecom leads the service excellence way. It's the customer experience that makes Warid Telecom uniquely distinguished.