Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

Technology Betrayal Continued

Posted on the March 5th, 2010 under Technology by Halima Khan

By Halima Khan
The tools of the information age which were once welcomed as a great step forward for mankind are now progressively more so being turned into weapons in the “war on terror.” For instance, the G8 countries in recent times approved to integrate biometric passports based on microchips or databases that predetermine physical characteristics [...]

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Technology Betrayal

Posted on the March 4th, 2010 under Politics, Technology by Halima Khan

By Halima Khan
A two-edged Sword is how it was and how it still is; technology is a blessing that turns into a nuisance without much warning. The War on Terror has been an ongoing activity since a fateful September 11. It has been waged in areas some experts pronounced as the hub of terrorism. Technology [...]

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TeleCON 2010 – Global Telecommunication Congress 2010

Posted on the March 3rd, 2010 under IT & Telecom, Technology by Omar Khan

Registration for Delegates to the 3RD Global Telecommunication Congress 2010 (TeleCON 2010) being held on April 24, 2010 in Lahore has been opened by the organizers. Prospective participants have been advised to visit the website www.shamrockconferences.net and register early.

The theme of the annual conference is “Taking Pakistan to the Next Level of Technology Frontiers” and is endorsed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) with participation expected from key players in the telecom sector. Registration is open to all industry personnel. Engineering and technical institutions are also welcome to participate.

Three vital sessions covering Investments in Telecom Sector and Today’s Business Model; Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Governance Practices and Technology Choices and Infrastructure will be the highlight of the day-long event. Eminent speakers and chairpersons, from here and abroad, have shown keen interest and will be presenting updated papers in their respective specialties.

“We expect a good turnout of participants from the Telecom and IT of Lahore which has made tremendous inroads and have a great potential to contribute to the future of telecom business in Pakistan,” said Madiha Adnan, Manager Conferences at SHAMROCK Conferences International.

About Shamrock Conferences International:

SHAMROCK Conferences International (SCI) is a division of SHAMROCK Communications (Private) Limited, (www.shamrockcom.net), a full-service marketing and public relations consultancy with offices in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad

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Telenor’s ad resembles HTC’s ad, a coincidence or mistake?

Posted on the March 2nd, 2010 under Magazines, Technology by Zeeshan Bhatti

I wasn’t surprised by the ultimate creativity of the ad but was actually wondering if we have any one left with creative brains in our advertising industry, as, this TVC is a true copy of the TVC of HTC.

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DAWN’s Urdu transmission starts today

Posted on the February 22nd, 2010 under Current Affairs, Geo News, Magazines, Technology by Sumaira Mudassar

DAWN news, an English channel, is starting its Urdu transmission from February 22, 2010 (today). The current English Channel will telecast current affairs programs in Urdu from 8PM to 11 PM including a news bulletin in Urdu as well.

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Will the Internet be Hijacked by Corporate Interests?

Posted on the February 19th, 2010 under News, Technology by Isha Khan

The Internet has become one more tool hijacked by corporate interests to accelerate our cultural,…

Read More at http://www.pakspectator.com

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