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Pakistan Cricket Board Facebook, Twitter Banned for Pakistani Cricket Players
Pakistan Cricket Board has strictly asked all its members of the national cricket team to not to use any social networking website, especially Facebook and Twitter. The crackdown comes in the wake of Zulqarnain Haider’s recent Facebook updates when he went missing in Dubai during one-day series against South Africa. He had updated his status on Facebook mentioning that he was facing some kind of pressure. The board has added a clause in the contract for players, saying that no one can use Facebook or Twitter during the contracted period. Pakistan manager Intikhab Alam confirmed the directive, but maintained the ban was part of a clause in the players’ contract with the board. “There is a clause in their contracts which states clearly they can’t use these social network sites or discuss cricket issues while … Read entire article »
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Warid Glow Sponsors 3rd Inter School & Inter Collegiate Games
GLOW a brand of Warid– a youth brand is sponsoring 3rd Inter School and Inter collegiate games that was organized by Punjab Olympic Association. The event took place this Monday at Punjab Stadium. Inauguration was done by Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa, Senior adviser to chief minister Punjab and Mr. Amer Aman, Head of Sales Warid Telecom. The event was witnessed by over 5,000 people. The participation was made by over 225 schools and colleges from both private and government sector. Glow sponsored this event to promote youth talent and to inculcate their interest in games. Warid has always been a forerunner in promoting such events and will continue to promote. Following is the pictorial tour of the event! … Read entire article »
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Mobilink Jazz Cricket Tournament Kicks off Today
Mobilink is the leader of Pakistan’s Market in cellular services and part of Orascom Telecom Holding has initiated a nation-wide cricket tournament titled “Jazz Cricket Hungama.” The tournament that kicked off today in Jhang and Sahiwal.The Aim of this tournament is that young cricketers between the ages of 15 to 25 years to compete for the title of cricket champions in their respective city while also winning attractive prizes including cash, scratch cards and cd players. Mobilink Jazz, Pakistan’s leading prepaid brand, will be holding the tournament in 15 cities. According to the format, 16 teams from each participating city will be registered through Mobilink’s local franchises and the tournament will proceed on a knock out basis. The tournament comprises of day and night matches to enable maximum participation from the … Read entire article »
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Warid Says Pride of the nation Tennis Star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi
Tennis Star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, pride of the Nation, who made to the US Open Finals (Men’s Double and Mixed Double) first time ever in the history of Pakistan’s Tennis. He had a very tough competition in both the finals but unfortunately couldn’t nail down the last hit on the board. On his arrival at Lahore International Airport on 15th Sept. 2010, thousands of Pakistani from all ages gave him a warm welcome. Government of Punjab gave him Z – Class Security & Protocol through his way back to his residence from Airport. Moreover, Governor and Chief Minister Punjab have also invited him for a grand dinner at the government’s mansion. Warid Telecom pays tribute to the national hero in its own iconic way by beautifying the main roads with eye catching streamers and installed … Read entire article »
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Warid Launched a VOW Video Portal
Warid has launched video service for its customers to enjoy free videos on the move where ever they are, though GPRS charges will apply. Warid customers can now access the world of news, sports, entertainment and education with a user friendly interface on their mobiles via the new ‘VOW’ (Videos on Warid) Service. ‘VOW’ shall be constantly updated with new FREE video content that users can view using their GPRS enabled mobile phones. ‘VOW’ provides mobile video content for full screen video streaming and downloading over Warid’s GPRS/Edge network. How to Watch Videos? ‘VOW’ by visiting vow.waridtel.com from your GPRS enabled mobile handset. Video/Channel Categories: * Qawwali * Qarshi * Omnisport * Hayters Teamwork * Pure Sport … Read entire article »
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