Pakistani Users’ Behavior on Social Networking Websites Revealed: ProPakistani

Pakistani Users’ Behavior on Social Networking Websites Revealed
Samsung Introduces Dual SIM smart phone, Galaxy Ace Duos S6802
PTCL Launches One-Year Paid Internship Program

Pakistani Users’ Behavior on Social Networking Websites Revealed

Posted: 17 Jul 2012 03:30 AM PDT

Effective Measure, an analytics and audience profiling firm that gather data of over half a billion internet users worldwide to assist publishers, advertisers, ad agencies, ad networks and researchers, has released first ever insight on behavior of Pakistani internet users on social networking websites.

Report primarily covers users' sentiments for social networking websites, usage and engagement of social networking websites and advertising potential available on social sites for Pakistani audience.

This report, made available to ProPakistani, reveals that Facebook, Google+ and Youtube are most favorite online social channels for Pakistani internet users. Facebook is said to have 53 percent popularity amongst Pakistani users, followed by Youtube at 25 percent while Google+ managed to grab 14 percent love from Pakistani internet users.

Report said that 38 percent Pakistani population on Facebook login almost everyday, while another 15 percent use Facebook at least once a week. Youtube showed similar but decreased engagement followed by Google+.

On other hands, the report said, Pinterest, Tumblr and LinkedIn are least used social networking websites in Pakistan.

Effective Measures said that almost 71 percent Pakistani internet users never clicked ads on social networking websites, demoing huge potential for CTR growth in local market if interesting and useful products are marketed online.

Effective Measure Regional Managing Director – Middle East Africa (MEA), Brendon Ogilvy, while commenting on the report said:

"Pakistan has emerged as a hotbed of social media activity in the region, with many forming communities bound by common interests to exchange ideas and enhance interaction.

By sharing our exclusive and latest insight on Pakistan's social networking community, we hope to show the potential of social media as an effective way for advertisers to reach out to brand advocates."

Check below screens taken from Insights on Local Consumers from Pakistan on Social Media:

Samsung Introduces Dual SIM smart phone, Galaxy Ace Duos S6802

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 10:08 PM PDT

Samsung Electronics has announced the arrival of Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos S6802, a GSM only dual SIM android smartphone, which allows users the convenience of dual SIM support.

The Galaxy Ace Duos S6802 runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system sporting a 3.5-inch TFT-LCD display and features an 832MHz processor, ideal for multimedia viewing, gaming and application use.

To enhance user experience for multimedia, this lightweight device offers 512MB of RAM, 3GB of internal storage for all applications, and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB).

It also features a main 5MP autofocus camera, which allows users to record pictures and videos with great ease.

Its Li-ion 1300mAh battery provides users with a stand-by time upto 570 hours and a talk time upto 16 hours, so you never run out of battery with the hybrid Dual SIM model, users can keep their personal and professional lives active with one stylish handset, the Galaxy Ace Duos.

We are yet to get the price details for Galaxy Ace Duos S6802 in Pakistan. It is anticipated that price would be around or over Rs. 22,000

PTCL Launches One-Year Paid Internship Program

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 09:22 PM PDT

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has launched a first of its kind PTCL One–Year Paid Internship Program for young graduates with the aim to provide them a unique opportunity for learning and professional development.

"As a socially conscious and responsible corporate entity, PTCL is committed to creating diverse opportunities and enabling people to bring betterment to their lives," said Senior Executive Vice President HR, Syed Mazhar Hussain. "Our One-Year Paid Internship Program is yet another milestone in PTCL's continuous efforts to transform today's youth into leaders of tomorrow."

Open to energetic and ambitious fresh graduates of Business, Finance, HR and Engineering (Including Associate Engineers), PTCL One-Year Paid Internship Program features hands-on experience of thriving business operations & practices; attractive stipends; exposure to cutting-edge ICTs & platforms; development of professional skills & competencies; access to dynamic corporate environment & culture; and interaction/engagement with acclaimed industry leaders.

Candidates can access complete details of the program and application procedure by visiting http://www.nts.org.pk/NTSWeb/PTCL/PTCL.htm

PTCL will receive applications until July 31, 2012.

Requirement:

Information Technology (IT)

MCS, BCS (Hons), BIT (Hons), BBA-IT

Business Administration

MBA (HR/ Marketing), BBA (Hons)

Finance & Accounting

MBA (Finance), M.Com, B.Com (Hons), ICMA, CA Inter or 16 years equivalent degree/ Qualification in (Accounts/ Finance/ Commerce) fields

Engineers

BE/BS Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, Computers)

Diploma Holders

DAE (Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, Computers) or B-Tech

Criteria

Minimum criteria would be CGPA 2.80/70% aggregate for Business, IT Graduates & Engineers
Minimum 60% aggregate for Diploma holders or B-tech

Age limit 18-25 years

Study completion year should be 2011-12. Candidates completed their education before 2011 are not eligible to apply.

Location:

The internship opportunities are available all over Pakistan.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2012