Telecom Sector Revenues Swell to 197 Billion in 1H 2012: ProPakistani

Telecom Sector Revenues Swell to 197 Billion in 1H 2012
ITU Invites Applications for Young Innovators Competition
PTCL Celebrated World Environment Day 2012
Ufone Assists in TCF Career Counseling Programme

Telecom Sector Revenues Swell to 197 Billion in 1H 2012

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 11:46 PM PDT

Half yearly revenues of the telecom sector have reached to all time high of Rs 197.68 billion during the first half (July-December 2011) of current financial year.

Second quarter revenues for telecom sector stood at 99.4 billion, that's all time high in a quarter, registering a growth of 9.1 percent over the corresponding quarter in previous year.

Stats, revealed by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, said that this growth in telecom revenues, despite declining ARPUs and stiff competition, is due to higher usage of telecom services in addition to service charges that telecom operators have been imposing over last one year or so.

The revenues of telecom sector can be divided into voice and data. With the increasing use of data services in the country, estimated data revenues of telecom operators are on the rise and have reached Rs. 25.9 billion during July-Dec 2011.

Overall, the share of data revenue in total telecom revenues has reached 12.4 percent in Oct-December 2012, up from 11.1 percent an year ago in Oct-Dec 2011.

ITU Invites Applications for Young Innovators Competition

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:43 PM PDT

Are you 18-25 years old?
Do you have an innovative ICT-based concept or project?
Are you in need of resources to take the next step?
Are you a social entrepreneur?

If your answer is yes to these questions, then there is this competition "Young Innovators Competition" just for you. Any solution using innovative ICT to support development, from concepts to mature projects can compete to win!

This is exactly the chance you might be looking to grab for taking your innovative projects or just the concepts to next level.

Enter the Young Innovators Competition at ITU Telecom World 2012 to show the world how your fresh thinking and talent for technology can provide real-world solutions to real-world problems and change the future for the better.

Showcase your innovation on a truly international stage and win the chance to access development workshops, industry expertise and the unparalleled networking potential of World 2012.

Finalists will be invited to ITU Telecom World 2012 in Dubai, where they will receive the following:

Up to CHF 10,000 in prize money: great concepts can win up to CHF 5,000; innovative projects can win up to CHF 10,000.
Industry mentorship: benefit from intensive one-on-one sessions with high level industry mentors, plus their ongoing support over a one-year development period.
Hands-on Workshop: training sessions focusing on developing entrepreneurial skills.
Networking: Opportunities to build relationships with top ICT names from industry, governments, academia and peers.
Showcase at the InnovatorSpace: demo your submission to our influential audience.

Just to let you know, 1 Swiss franc (CHF) = 97.94 Pakistan rupees

For Details:

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Click here to submit your application

PTCL Celebrated World Environment Day 2012

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:45 PM PDT

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) commemorated the World Environment Day (WED) 2012 on June 5 by reaffirming its commitment to align organizational efforts with environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

As part of WED 2012's theme 'Green Economy: Does it include YOU?', PTCL engaged its employees with the message, "Every drop is precious. Treat water with respect."

In the recent past, PTCL has made significant efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. By encouraging a paperless work environment, the telecom giant is aiming to reduce the adverse effect of greenhouse gases on the planet.

PTCL is one of the few companies in Pakistan to switch from using simple paint to LED-free paint, thus making its buildings environment-friendly. Furthermore, the Company has installed solar panels at its Headquarters, which are powering its outdoor lighting through solar energy. PTCL is also replacing its normal light bulbs with energy efficient LED lights and energy-savers.

PTCL is continuously striving for a greener Pakistan. Recently, it planted 300 tree saplings in its Headquarter grounds as well as residential colonies spread across Islamabad. PTCL is steadfastly using recycled material for its products. The Company also recently launched a clean drinking water project, installing 41 filtration plants for community welfare.

Last year, the National Forum for Environment and Health recognized PTCL's continued efforts for sustainable environment by awarding the Company the prestigious "National Environmental Excellence Award 2011".

The United Nations has designated June 5th as 'World Environment Day', commemorated annually to increase global awareness about environmental hazards and to strive for a greener tomorrow.

Ufone Assists in TCF Career Counseling Programme

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 09:40 PM PDT

Taking a step forward to promote education amongst the underprivileged, Ufone Volunteers took part in "The Citizens Foundation's (TCF) Career Counseling programme.

Since inception Ufone has had a major focus on child health care and education. TCF's 'Career Counseling Program' is designed for TCF students who were appearing for the Matriculation examinations this year.

With the use of a pre-designed personality test and other self-appraisal exercises, counselors helped discover and highlight the aptitude of the concerned young adult. Through this process of derivation, the aim of the counselor is to increase each individual's self-awareness and map future career opportunities for them. This process will help enable the young adult to become focused and work towards realistic and achievable goals.

In continuation of Ufone's collaboration with TCF, TCF organized workshops in Lahore and Karachi for Ufone volunteers to prepare the volunteers to act as mentors and instill in them the knowledge and expertise to carry out counseling activities as per the objective of the programme.

Akbar Khan, Chief Marketing Officer at Ufone, said that the volunteers were very keen on sharing their experiences with the students at TCF schools. He said that the aim was to make a difference, no matter how big or small, in the lives of these children.
Ufone, being a socially responsible organization continues to be at the forefront of many mentor initiatives. Since inception Ufone has taken serious interest in in-house and external CSR projects and over the last few years, has carried out various initiatives that benefit the deserving segments of the society. These initiatives have profited the populace as well as provided an opportunity for the volunteers to fully appreciate the art of distributing knowledge.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012