Wateen to Bring Course Books and Past Papers Online: ProPakistani

Wateen to Bring Course Books and Past Papers Online
How to Keep Hackers Away While Shopping Online
Air University Website Hacked
Punjab Signs MoUs with Various IT Companies
Ufone Hosts Cultural Diversity Workshop with AIESEC

Wateen to Bring Course Books and Past Papers Online

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 07:12 AM PDT

Wateen Telecom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Punjab IT Board for enabling e-learning in the province.

Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif and Naeem Zamindar, CEO Wateen Telecom signed the agreement at the PITB E-Government Exhibition held at Arfa Technology Park earlier today.

With the agreement, Wateen Telecom will provision an e-learning portal for graduate and post-graduate students to access and gain vital educational content from. The online portal will include text books, past papers, solved past papers and tips for students on preparing for examinations.

This project aims at providing free access to education with just the click of a button and promises to leap-frog the country to economic progress and prosperity with a skilled and educated workforce.

In order for students to access this portal in universities and colleges, Wateen intends to provide the facility of Wi-Fi Hotspots. These Wi-Fi Hotspots will be free to access for students, to help them in their education and research. This portal is a small step towards realizing Wateen's vision of enabling every man, woman and child in Pakistan through leading edge technology.

With growing online access, the youth of Pakistan faces a dearth of quality education. Currently government spends on the education sector are limited. This ultimately means that through leading edge technology, Wateen Telecom will change the traditional way of learning, replacing it with a more convenient and a quick way of gratifying the thirst for knowledge.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Naeem Zamindar CEO Wateen Telecom said that "With better online access, Wateen envisions that a student in Chichawatni can have access to the same education available at Harvard or Cambridge. Today we are creating an opportunity for students of tomorrow to benefit from and improve Pakistan economically and socially."

The e-Government Exhibition, hosted by PITB, was visited by over one thousand students from various schools and universities. All the main ICT firms, including Wateen, participated in the exhibition with their stalls accessible for the general public.

How to Keep Hackers Away While Shopping Online

Posted: 30 Apr 2012 12:47 AM PDT

By Irfan Siddiqui

Gone are the days when you had to stand in long queues to buy movie tickets or go store from store to get the apparels for the birthday bash of friend. The cyber world has brought along with it, great sense of freedom and comfort.

But at the same time, it has opened up new gateways for hackers to enjoy a treat in the holiday seasons.

The perfect targets of the hackers are the guys who know the least about internet security and rather turn up becoming the victims of the worst scams of the online world. Here are some smart tips to keep the mischievous cybercriminals at distance and ensure a happy, blissful shopping experience.

Stick to Updated Software for P.C Prevention

Prevention is better than cure. This popular one-liner suits well in the context of internet security. Don't compromise in P.C security and adhere to impenetrable firewalls. This will not only prevent the hackers from entering your computer, and would also check any possibility of the theft of your crucial personal information like credit card details, bank statements and passwords.

Keeping an online backup of these passwords is never a good idea. Norton, carbonite or MS security essentials could be good choices for antivirus and anti malware programs to ensure high security. You can always make use of discount coupon to capitalize the cost issue.

Going for a Pattern of Passwords – Think Again

I found my friend crying last night of despair, as his Gmail and yahoo accounts were hacked. The reason was simple: he had followed a pattern for all the passwords. And once the witty hacker cracked one, it was a piece of cake for him to unwrap other passwords.

Please don't do this! Moreover, don't note down your passwords online, like in your mail box, online backup notes etc. This will ease out the whole process of spamming and we would end up making the hackers rich through our hard earned money.

Social Media Fans Ought to Observe Extra Caution

Often, there are pics, comments or even links to unknown sites on fb and twitter. Clicking on the links leads us to nowhere. Do not worry; the virus has already entered your computer in this process of seconds and ready to take charge of your personal data.

The special deals become so special that we end up giving access to our personal information without even knowing. Of course, a good antivirus will help in this step, but why to make it spend extra energy, when you can check the entrance of spammers at first step.

Deal Only With 'The Reliable' and 'The Reputed'

Some standard organizations are made to authenticate the online dealers all across the globe. Always check the certificate of authentication, so that you don't entangle yourself into the impossible looking offers. Make sure you get good internet security.

One last point to mention is that don't participate in the offers that make you spread the word and share them in order to get free gifts and even online recharges. It will only make your friends fall prey to the hackers' naughty tricks.

While taking care of the these points, you can ensure an enjoyable holiday season for yourself and 100% PC protection. Make good use of promotional coupon code and offer code to avail heavy discounts on your purchases. Have an enjoyable holiday season!!

Irfan Siddiqui writes for a website features norton antivirus coupon codes and carbonite offer code. You can get great discounts offered by Norton and Carbonite to protect your computer. Except writing, Irfan is a Freelance Graphic & Logo Designer.

Air University Website Hacked

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 11:54 PM PDT

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Today morning, official website of Air University got hacked and defaced by Kinoz of T3Dimensions. We are yet to ascertain the origin of the hacker, neither the motive behind this defacement was communicated by Kinoz.

Air University website was defaced with a usual message with a song embedded from youtube.

Check below the screenshot of defaced web page:

Currently, the web pages on au.edu.pk is showing under construction message.

To read more, click: Air University Website Hacked
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Punjab Signs MoUs with Various IT Companies

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:07 PM PDT

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Different Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Punjab government and the world renowned IT companies for enhancing mutual cooperation in information technology sector.

The function held at Arfa Software Technology Park was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Chairman Planning & Development, Provincial Secretaries, Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), representatives of IT companies and computer experts.

MoUs were signed by Chairman PITB Dr. Umar Saif, on behalf of Punjab government, with Chief Executive Officers of IT companies.

List of Companies that signed MoUs

Microsoft: MoU was signed to get students trained in internet based self-employment methods.
Cisco will set up Cisco Network Academy
Huawei: Infrastructure development of information and communication technology, various training facilities to be provided by Huawei in the province.
Oracle: Students will be provided training in oracle technology and certification facility.
Teradata will establish the most modern development center in Arfa Software Technology Park which will result in generation of job opportunities to 200 persons.
Transworld will provide fiber optic link at Arfa Software Park
Wateen will offer free of cost Wi-Fi internet facility to the students in educational institutions throughout the province.

These agreements are aimed at transforming IT sector in accordance with international standard and providing access to Pakistani students to different computer programmes of world reputed companies. As a result of these projects, modern experts will become available to Pakistan in IT sector, job opportunities will be provided to the youth and also help in setting up of new software houses of computer technology.

Addressing the function, the Chief Minister said that Punjab government besides setting up of computer labs in 4286 schools and distributing laptops among 1.25 lakh talented students on merit, has made possible access of youth to international computer companies.

Similarly, Pakistani youth will get opportunities of learning modern software programming in information and communication technology sectors which will result in development of Pakistani computer industry.

“We will move the country ahead by promoting information technology with the collaboration of international companies.

The Chief Minister informed that Punjab government is launching an e-employment scheme with the cooperation of Microsoft for 1.25 lakh students who have received laptops.

Under this project, various techniques of earning livelihood will be imparted to the students through internet, he added. He said that free Wi-Fi facility is being provided to the students in educational institutions.

Similarly, Pakistani students will get awareness about latest research and changing trends relating to their subjects and will be in constant contact with the world of knowledge. He said that Punjab government's projects are resulting in promotion of knowledge economy.

He said that the culture of IT has been promoted in educational institutions due to laptop scheme. He said that the nefarious designs of those criticizing laptops scheme have been foiled. This is the most transparent project in the history of the country, he added. He said that 21st century is the century of technology and modern inventions in which the developed nations are reaching the heights of progress through development of human resources.

He said that these agreements of computer technology are reflection of confidence in Punjab government by the international companies.

Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that promotion of information technology has also helped in achieving targets of good governance. He said that Punjab government has completed 42 IT projects successfully in 18 different departments which directly benefited the masses.

He said that Intelligent Transport System is being introduced in Lahore for controlling traffic through computer technology. He asked Pakistani computer companies to work hard for getting their share in international computer industry and adopt new trends of research so that Pakistan could become a new center of information technology in south Asia.

The Chief Minister distributed leadership awards among secretaries of provincial departments and police officers who have completed IT projects. Chairman PITB Dr. Umar Saif and representatives of IT companies also spoke on the occasion.

Later, the Chief Minister inspected Punjab e-government exhibition and visited stalls set up there. The purpose of this exhibition is to inform the people about the services being provided to the masses through IT in different departments.

Ufone Hosts Cultural Diversity Workshop with AIESEC

Posted: 29 Apr 2012 09:00 PM PDT

Keeping in view Ufone's vision to engage the youth in activities which promote the image of Pakistan, Ufone in collaboration with AIESEC is conducting project 'Pakistan tum he to Ho' which is aimed to highlight the positive side of Pakistan in the international arena.

AIESEC, the world's largest student-run organization, is the international platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential to have a positive impact on society. Their platform enables organizations to interact and source high-potential university students and graduates from all over the world through our projects, exchange programs, conferences, and virtual communication tools.

With the further weakening & dampened perception of our nation, the Pakistani youth feels the pressures associated with belonging to a country to which much negative stereotypes are attached. Project 'Pakistan Tum He to Ho' aims to fight such stereotypical thinking.

AIESEC representatives from foreign countries are currently in Pakistan to conduct Ufone's project 'Pakistan Tum He To Ho' and as part of the project they conducted a cultural diversity workshop for Ufone employees. it was a highly interactive session where the international interns discussed their perception of Pakistan before visiting and how their thought process had changed after spending a couple of months here. They also pointed out similarities and differences between different cultures and encouraged exchange programs which gave students an opportunity to visit different countries and learn about their culture and norms. This workshop was also an eye opener for Ufone employees as there were quite a few things which they realized that they take for granted but are very intriguing to a visitor from another country. The interns also had a one on one session with Akbar Khan, Chief Marketing Officer at Ufone and got some insight on the workings of Ufone as a competitive telecom company in a highly challenging market. All groundwork done by these interns will be shared with AIESEC members across the globe which will ensure that the Pakistan's soft image is portrayed all around.

Akbar Khan explained Ufone's vision for project 'Pakistan Tum He To Ho' in very simple and profound words, "PTHTH is a project very close to our hearts, the idea was conceived by Abdul Aziz President & CEO Ufone and was created to engage Pakistanis across the globe." PTHTH is a platform to highlight the positives of one of the toughest nations in the world. And even after so much negativity we still stand as one hoping to make Pakistan a better place for generations to come.