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Pakistan has been included in the list of top 12 countries with highest number of SPAM
Pakistan has been included in the list of top 12 countries with highest number of SPAM over the world. Sophos, an IT security and data protection company, revealed this in it’s latest research the top 12 countries responsible for spreading SPAM messages, especially through emails. Before we go into details, here’s the ranking with their share of SPAM in the world: 1.United States 11.3% 2.S Korea 9.6% 3.India 8.8% 4.Russia 7.9% 5.Brazil 5.7% 6.Taiwan 3.8% 7.Vietnam 3.5% 8.Indonesia 3.3% 9.Ukraine 3.1% 10.Romania 2.8% 11.Pakistan 2.0% 12.Italy 1.9% 13.Others 36% So clearly United States leads the chart with worst offender, but Pakistan has been creeping up the wall by originating 2 percent share of World’s total SPAM. This share of SPAM from Pakistan is considered alarming high, given the size of internet users in the country is way low than those in other regions. For time being this SPAM in Pakistan … Read entire article »
Filed under: Computer & Internet
An Internet Browser Maxthon 3 from China
Maxthon, a Chinese browser, was known with the name of MyIE and MyIE2 earlier. But it was renamed to Maxthon in 2004. Version 1 and Version 2 were based on Trident (Browser engine used in IE). Version 3 Maxthon 3 is knows for its speed, just like Chrome. Its UI is simple, clean and user friendly. It’s dual engine browser – which means users can switch between WebKit (engine used in Chrome and Safari) and Trident. Currently it’s Windows (XP/Vista/7) only browser. After using Maxthon 3 for last few months, I realized that this browser needs attention in public. Let’s take a look at Maxthon 3 features in detail. Installing Maxthon 3 You can download latest release of Maxthon 3 from this link. The installer size is around 15MB. Installation process is very quick and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Technalogy & Reviews
Double the Fun @ Half the Price with Mobilink Infinity!
November 12th, 2010:- Mobilink Infinity has revolutionized the way customers connect to the world by bringing next generation broadband Internet solutions that are affordable & reliable. Always striving to devise new ways of adding more value by providing best possible offers and promotions, Mobilink has kept up with the tradition with introducing another exciting new offer. Now, all WiMAX subscribers will get 50% off on activation charges and all existing and new subscribers will be able to enjoy monthly double data (GB) limit, absolutely FREE! Mobilink Infinity WiMAX connections with 50% reduced Activation Charges will make the Infinity experience more facilitating and fun at Activation cost as low as Rs. 250 only. This offer is available with Non Wi Fi CPE as well as Wi Fi CPE. The Activation charges have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobilink
PTCL has Commercially Launched the EVO Nitro 3G 9.3 MB
PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited) has commercially launched the EVO Nitro 3G. So far, it is the fastest and widely available data service in Pakistan. EVO 3G Nitro is all set to meet the next-generation’s need for ultimate speed & superior performance with speed up to 9.3mbps. PTCL claims that with this launch, Pakistan has become the first country in the world to provide this EV-DO Rev B 3G technology. EVO 3G Nitro has revolutionized the three simple steps to high speed On-the-Go connectivity, Just Plug in—Click—Connect with its unprecedented speed of up to 9.3 Mbps on the downlink and up to 5.4MBPS on the uplink based on EV-DO Rev B 3G CDMA technology. Tariff: Nitro USB Device Charges: Rs. 3,999 Nitro Unlimited Service Charges: Rs. 2,999 per month Billing Options: Nitro Landline Billing: Billed in PTCL Landline Nitro … Read entire article »
Filed under: PTCL
Wateen Launches DigiPay to pay Wateen bill payments with ease
Wateen Telecom announced the launch of ‘DigiPay’, for its customer’s to pay Wateen bill payments with ease. With DigiPay, customers now have the options to buy electronic PINs for Wateen bill payments through a number of different mediums. Launching this service in collaboration with epay, Wateen is enabling its customers to pay their Wateen bills through new mechanisms such as ATMs, Credit/Debit Cards, POS, SMS, Internet, Phone and so on Via Phone Wateen customers, who own Bank Alfalah credit cards too, can now call Bank Alfalah customer helpline @ 111-225-111. Wateen PINs are available around the clock. Wateen PINs can also be availed against reward points redemption. Credit and Debit Pay Wateen customers can simply swipe their credit/debit card of any bank at MCB Credit Card machines available across all major grocery stores. They will get an electronic voucher with … Read entire article »
Filed under: Wateen
Send Unlimited Free SMS to 19 Countries of Asia
Vopium is offering unlimited Free SMS to 19 Asian countries including Pakistan. This limited time promotion will allow Vopium users to send unlimited and Free SMS to over 2.5 billion population in Asia. However, you must have SMS package activated on your account, which may charge you Vopium’s regular fee. Offer is valid till January 1st, 2011. Vopium users can either use this services by installing Vopium application on their mobile phones or through web by visiting vopium website. Vopium application for mobile phones works via Wi-Fi and from your PC, as well as from the mobile network via GPRS. It must be noted that there may be data for GPRS usage, according to your subscription. Click here to start sending SMS now: vopium.com/free-sms-to-asia. Everyone can send Free SMS to the following countries; Afghanistan Bangladesh … Read entire article »
Filed under: Computer & Internet
PKNIC would offer 5000 FREE domains For Local Language Contents
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Pakistan Network Information Centre (PKNIC) have announced a joint initiative to launch local Internet content drive in the country. Under the program, PKNIC would offer 5000 FREE domains for those who would develop Local Content websites in Urdu or any other local language. PKNIC is the (ccTLD) operator for “pk domain”. ccTLD stands for country code Top Level Domain which represents a country on the Internet. Speaking at the occasion, Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen said This support has been offered in view of the importance linked with availability of local contents and applications for the future outlook of Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector of Pakistan. He further said that this program will encourage and contribute towards enhancement of local contents followed by applications as this initiative is the first … Read entire article »
Filed under: PTA
Google Launches a New Service for Pakistan ‘Google Places’
Yes! It does look like a dream comes true for those who had been waiting for ages. Google Places, renamed from Local Business Centre this April, is a free of charge web based service by Google where business owners can claim their businesses alongside publishing all important and useful information for their customers and have it all layered out at top of world widely famous Google maps. How it works: Google Places provides a comprehensive but most convenient dashboard to handle the business ownerships. Business owner can provide all important and useful information ranging from company name to contact numbers to their physical location on map. Not only this, you can add business timings, photos, videos and much more. Part of useful service is to create customized vouchers/coupons for those who reach you … Read entire article »
Filed under: Google