Thursday, August 12, 2004
Pakistan’s First Wireless Broadband Service in Karachi
NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTWK), a developer of proprietary software applications and provider of information technology services, today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, NetSol-Akhter, has substantially completed the roll out of it wireless broadband infrastructure in Karachi, Pakistan.
The company plans to offer wireless broadband services for domestic and corporate customers at speeds up to 512KB …
The New Silk Route between Pakistan and China
A senior Chinese official said that Pakistan will have ample opportunities to expand its trade with China and other regional countries through the proposed new silk route.
“It would open new avenues of cooperation and ‘people-to-people’ contact at bilateral and regional level, he said while talking to APP here Wednesday.
The new Silk Road has been taking …
Junoon idol seeks India-Pakistan unity against AIDS
In his role as ambassador, Ahmad, a trained doctor, is trying to create culture specific messages for the subcontinent to promote better awareness.
“A slogan that works in the US doesn’t work in Pakistan or India,” said the pony-tailed singer and lead guitarist. “In our culture, lots of people still don’t talk openly about sex, so …
Pakistan set to get Urdu version of Windows
The Urdu version of Microsoft Windows would be introduced in Pakistan soon as a majority of its people have a problem understanding and writing English, said Information Technology Minister Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari.
The move was aimed at improving the literacy rate in the country, The News quoted him as saying…
Strings excite Lahore crowd
Renowned rock band Strings performed to an excited crowd at Pearl Continental hotel on Wednesday night. The concert was organised by the hotel to celebrate Independence Day.
Strings hits such as Sar Ki Yeh Pahaar, Door Hai Koi, Hum Jaisa and Dil Bujh Giya enthralled their fans. Faisal Kapadia was on vocals, Bilal Maqsood and Adeel …
‘Best university teachers’ scheme
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to launch ‘Best University Teachers’ scheme under which 50 teachers will be awarded a cash prize of Rs100,000 each along with certificates of distinctions every year.
In this connection, the HEC has earmarked Rs30 million, and initially 250 teachers will be awarded these cash prizes, said an official statement …
Pakistan’s goal-churning machine yearns for an Olympic Gold
Pakistan’s goal-churning machine and penalty corner expert Sohail Abbas yearns for an Olympic gold at Athens for his field hockey team.
Abbas, 23, has 247 goals from 201 international matches. He needs just 20 more goals to match the world record held by the legendary Dutch striker Paul Litjens…
