PTCL EVO Reaches 180 cities, Nitro in 70 Cities

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) EVO wireless broadband has become Pakistan’s widest broadband Internet network covering 90 per cent of the nation’s population in more than 180 cities and towns, said a statement issued by the company.

EVO customers can now experience on-the-go wireless broadband Internet wherever they roam by connecting to EVDO Rev A speeds of up to 3.1Mbps with PTCL EVO, EVO Wi-Fi Cloud, EVO Tab and EVO Droid in more than 180 cities across Pakistan.

PTCL has also recently expanded coverage of its fastest Nitro Rev B network to 70 cities. Customers can now cruise with matchless speeds of up to 9.3Mbps with EVO Nitro’s Rev B in more than 70 cities.

PTCL to Offer WiFi Modems Without Monthly Charges, Revises 1 Mbps Tariff

PTCL is going to offer free WiFi modem with every new DSL connection, except those who are going to buy 256Kbps and 1Mbps Student packages.

If you are an existing user without WiFi, then you will have to pay Rs. 750 to upgrade your modem to get WiFi modem – however, your current DSL charges will remain same.

Earlier WiFi Modem/routers were given to customers at a fixed but recurring monthly rental, which is now waived off against one time charge of Rs. 750.

Punjab Government Deploys Microsoft’s Virtualized Communication Solution

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PTIB), the technological division of the government of Punjab, has replaced its outdated decentralized communications technology with a secure and reliable solution.

The solution was deployed by working locally with Microsoft Gold Partner Inbox Business Technologies and has contributed to a rise in employee productivity and reduced operating costs.

PTIB is responsible for providing IT infrastructure services to more than 100 departments and divisions within the government and throughout Punjab province.

With advances in technology, old systems were becoming redundant resulting in 15,000 civil employees becoming more and more dependent on email. So it was high time to have a reliable system in place which could provide consistency in services and support. Previously, the government relied on different systems for communications and lacked a centralized infrastructure.

Samsung to Expand its Concept-Shops Network

A special inauguration ceremony is planned today, at the new Concept Shop, established on the G.T. road-Gujranwala.

Samsung’s Managing Director, Mr. John Park, will attend the ceremony as the Chief Guest and address the gathering.

An official statement from Samsung said that Concept Shop is a model of the Samsung Retail Brand, from where all retailers can learn and emulate for a consistent branding approach. Samsung is committed to provide the Pakistani consumers with the best retail consumer experience.

PTA to Install Mobile Jammers in KPK Jails

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is reportedly planning to carry out a survey of jails in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for installation of signal jamming devices, to cut communication of the imprisoned criminals with their associates outside jails.


The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has planned installation of jammers to check the use of cell phones by undesirable elements in jails and their surrounding areas, said a statement issued by the provincial home department.

Fabricating Internet Censorship in Pakistan Through Lies

Recently there has been a lot of talk about the apparent GREAT FIREWALL OF PAKISTAN. A specific group of people have been making noise over this issue and spreading a propaganda which is based on half truths and public misinformation.

The propaganda that has been spread all over social media is that Pakistan is going to be installing a blanket Internet Blocking System and that would kill off all our internet freedoms. The picture that these people have been painting is that, if this happens, it would be the end of the freedom of speech in Pakistan.

And as always naïve Twitterati and Western media have jumped on this bandwagon and started attacking Pakistan over this. This post aims to set the record straight and list all the facts for everyone to read.

Throughout this post I will explain the whole issue and let you reach your own conclusions and realize how a few people use such issues for personal fame and gain by just misleading the masses.