PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones in Pakistan

PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones Update:

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday the 18th October 2018 extends its deadline for blocking unregistered Smartphones till further notice.

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PTA took the decision in line with the concerns highlighted by Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology.

Therefore, senate Standing Committee on information technology directed the PTA not to block mobile phones. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

Becasue committee needs approve PTA Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) mechanism.

Besides that, Senate further directed the authorities to first launch an awareness campaign to educate the public about the implications of the move.

Read Also: PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones in Pakistan by 20th October 2018

The committee members were of the view that the system had spread panic amongst Smartphones users.

Consumers can continue using DIRBS facility to verify the status of the mobile device’s IMEI(s) for now. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

According to a PTA’s press statement, people can continue using DIRBS facility to verify the status of the mobile device’s IMEI(s).

Earlier, the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication directs the PTA to extend by one month its October 20, 2018 deadline for blocking unregistered Smartphones.

However, the committee members were of the view that not all the 150 million Smartphones users could understand the PTA message and afford the purchase of a new phone.

Most importantly PTA launched DIRBS on May 10, 2018. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

Deadline Phases of PTA DIRBS System

The deadline for Phase-1 of DIRBS was June 29, 2018.

Because, it included mapping and identification of IMEIs and blocking of stolen/lost devices and Smartphones.

Keeping in view the requests of various stakeholders and for smooth implementation, the deadline for Phase-1 was extended from June 29 to August 30, 2018.

The Phase-II was to be starts from August 31, 2018 and PTA had stated that no further extension will grant. PTA DIRBS Extends Deadline Dearie Unregistered Mobile Phones.

Besides that in Phase-II, full blocking will be implement for all non-compliant devices that are not PTA approve.

In line with Telecommunication Policy 2015, PTA develop a Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS) for facilitation of general public.

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PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones in Pakistan by 20th October 2018

PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones Update:

Millions of illegal mobile Handsets are at the risk of being block by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) after October 20 2018.

It is a part of massive drive against fake (International Mobile Equipment Identity) IMEI throughout the country.

Details of PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones

According to the PTA, illegal mobile Handsets that don’t come with a valid IMEI number will block after the expiry of the deadline.

In this regard, the telecom authority circulating SMS recently, asking people to get their Handsets verify.

If your Handsets possess valid IMEI than it will continue in Pakistan.

And if it possess invalid IMEI than it will block in Pakistan. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

3 Way Procedure to Verify IMEI

• Web Portal: http://dirbs.pta.gov.pk
• Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pk.gov.dirbs.dvspublic
• SMS: Send IMEI to 8484 short code (10 Paisas plus tax).

It also directs users to check and match their IMEI numbers with data from PTA by sending an SMS on 8484.

Users can also check their IMEI numbers via PTA Website: http://dirbs.pta.gov.pk

All mobile Handsets having SIM/IMEI functionality operating on Pakistani mobile networks will not face any service interruption nor will be block by DIRBS.

Read Also: PTA Mobile Devices DIRBS System for Stolen and Smuggled Mobile Phones

Any mobile device reflecting non-compliant status after 20th October 2018 will block as per Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)/DIRBS regulations.

Any mobile Handsets obtain/purchase/import after 20th October 2018 must obtain PTA Certificate of Compliance (COC) to technical standards. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

4 Categories of Responses You Should Know About!

There are 4 categories of responses that can be receive by a subscriber inquiring about the status of its IMEI(s) as explain below:

• Compliant Devices are PTA type approved and legally imported in Pakistan.
• Valid Devices are such devices where the IMEI of the mobile device is valid (GSMA approve), however, it is not PTA compliant/approve. To facilitate such users, PTA will auto register all such IMEIs which are observe on the mobile network before 20th October 2018 and their status will be compliant.
• Non-Compliant Devices are such devices where IMEI is either not allocate by GSMA or it is duplicate. To facilitate such users, PTA will auto-pair all such IMEIs which are observe on the mobile network with specific SIMs before 20th October 2018. After this date, those users will be able to use these IMEIs with pair-SIMs- In order to auto pair all the IMEIs relate to this mobile device, users are advise to do any revenue generating activity from their SIM(s), i.e. make any call, send an SMS or use mobile Internet from their SIM(s) before 20th October 2018.
• Blocked Devices indicate that your IMEI is blocked as this IMEI has report stolen earlier.

It is direct that mobile device users should verify their IMEI. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

For this user must send SMS to 8484 before buying/obtaining any Handsets.

Therefore, it is advise to buy only PTA compliant/approve mobile devices. PTA DIRBS Block Felonious Illegal Unregistered Mobile Phones.

For further details: visit PTA Website https://www.pta.gov.pk

Source: Mehran Post

Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day Campaign Inaugurated by PM Imran Khan

Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day Update:

Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the Clean and Green Pakistan Drive Action Day Campaign.

This Campaign was launched by planting a tree and sweeping the lawn of the Islamabad College for Girls on Saturday the 13th October 2018.

Detail of Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day

Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day to tackle the challenges of swelling pollution.

It also tackle global warming with a resolve to inherit a cleaner Pakistan, even more than Europe.

Holding the broom, the white-clad prime minister also picked the garbage.

He dispose it of before washing hands to teach the youngsters the proper cleanliness methods.

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On the first day of the nationwide Campaign, ceremonies were held across the country to clean the localities and plant trees.

This Campaign were also join by general public as well as the government authorities.

While launching the cleanliness drive, the prime minister also interacts with students on the climate change and pollution.

Students of Islamabad girls college also joins him in cleanliness and tree plantation.

The PM congratulates students and teachers of the college for holding a successful launching Campaign.

This Campaign is five-year long drive for a cleaner and greener Pakistan. Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day.

PM Imran also urge people to play their part in saving the environment.

Therefore he share that he will be initiating and participating in cleanliness drives throughout the country.

Parts of Prime Minister Speech

According to the PM Imran Khan, Pakistan is the seventh most vulnerable country to global warming.

Most importantly, PM adds that Lahore is among the countries with the highest pollution level. Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day.

He said according to a study, excessive pollution shortens the life expectancy by average 11 years.

Besides that PM adds that the swelling pollution will mar the future of our upcoming generations.

Therefore, after successful completion of billion tree tsunami in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the government had launch a five-year 10 billion tree tsunami Campaign across the country.

PM says that the glaciers would be depleting fast if the world failed to tackle the challenge of global warming.

Therefore the world would become unlivable for the future generation. Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day.

Re-Charge Pakistan Project

Besides that PM also approve a project named “Re-Charge Pakistan.” Clean Green Pakistan Tabdeeli Decorous Drive Action Day.

Because this Campaign is for better management and utilization of flood waters to restore and re-charge the groundwater.

Source: Mehran Post

Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program Launched by PM Imran Khan

Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program Update:

Prime Minister launched the Naya Pakistan Housing Program for poor people.

About Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program

NADRA issued a single-page registration form through its Website. Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program.

Because the pilot Project has kick-started in seven districts.

Therefore, these districts are Islamabad, Faisalabad, Sukkur, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad and Swat.

A Flagship Project

Because, PM Imran Khan, several times announced to build as many as 5 million low-cost houses.

Besides that he also announced to create 10 million jobs across five years of his term.

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The Project which seems nearly impossible. Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program.

Project was ‘one of PM ambitions for the people of the country.

During the third week in power, the PM constituted a task force.

Most importantly the task force will come up with suggestions within a week.

The government has launched the first phase of the housing program.

Details of Naya Pakistan Housing Program

According to the details, the government is responsible to provide the required land for the Project.

Besides that government will play the role of a regulator and facilitator throughout.

Because the government will address all the hurdles. Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program.

Most importantly, government will ensure a suitable environment.

Suitable environment for public and private sectors and non-profit organizations to execute the Project seamlessly.

Provision of 6 Million Jobs

PM believes that the successful completion of the Project will also create millions of jobs.

In his Twitter post on Thursday, country’s premier said:

The project will provide as many as 6 million jobs.

Therefore creates demand in 40 industries directly involved in house building & attract FDI.

Who Can Apply for Naya Pakistan Housing Program?

• The eligibility criteria of the project allows only one person per family.
• Candidates who do not own any independent residential unit in Pakistan will have the privilege.
• Homes are for the common man with monthly income around Rs10,000-25,000.
• Candidates will deposit PKR 250 along with this registration form.
• The housing authority will decide the housing specification including design.
• Price and site for the applicants based on the data provided in the forms. Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program.

How to Apply for Naya Pakistan Housing Program?

The people who want to avail the facility will have to download a registration form.

Therefore, you can download the registration form from the NADRA Website.

Because, NADRA has publically issued the Project document. Complete Guide Applying Tuppeny Naya Pakistan Housing Program.

Form Submission Dates of Naya Pakistan Housing Program

Most importantly, the form will be submitted along with Rs 250 registration.

Google Maps Locations for Forms Submission

Therefore, registration forms of the Project can be submitted in the following offices:

SUKKUR: Sukkur DC Office

QUETTA: NADRA Registration Center, adjacent Helper Eye Hospital, Sariab Road Quetta

GILGIT: Gilgit DC Office

MUZAFFARABAD: DC Office old secretariat, Muzaffarabad

SWAT: DC Office, District Court, Mengura Swat

ISLAMABAD: NADRA Mega Center, Blue Area Islamabad

FAISALABAD: DC Office Faisalabad

Source: Mehran Post

Huawei Honor 8X Kirin 710 COF Technology Officially Launch in Dolmen Mall Clifton Karachi Pakistan

Huawei Honor 8X Kirin 710 COF Technology Officially Launch Update:

Honor has launched the latest and most powerful addition to its X-series line up – the Honor 8X.

Following on from the successful Honor 10 Smartphone and the Honor Play launches earlier this year, Honor goes “Beyond Limits” with Honor 8X.

Details of Huawei Honor 8X Kirin 710 COF Technology Officially Launch

A new phone that packs decent specifications into a device that enjoys an accessible price tag.

The Smartphone was launched in Pakistan at a star-studded event at Dolmen Mall, Clifton Karachi.

The event featured brand ambassadors for Honor 8X:

The sibling duo Mehwish and Danish Hayat as well as renown fitness enthusiast and entrepreneur Nusrat Hidayatullah and Pakistani YouTuber; Irfan Junejo.

Honor announced their official youth ambassador at the event, who is none other than Asim Azhar. Huawei Honor 8X Kirin 710 COF Technology Officially Launch.

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A meet and greet session was held and a surprise performance took the crowd by the storm.

Everyone started singing along in a memorable first meet and greet for the young singer.

An announcement was also made that Honor Smartphone and Asim will be going around Pakistan performing for his fans in the coming weeks.

Price of Honor 8X in Pakistan

At the competitive price point of PKR 35,999 in Pakistan, Honor 8X is a pivotal landmark in the series. Huawei Honor 8X Kirin 710 COF Technology Officially Launch.

Extending the reputation of an exceptional value proposition that no flagship smartphone can match.

Honor 8X Top-End Configuration

With Honor 8X Smartphone, customers get a top-end configuration of a 6.5-inch Notch.

Full View Display with a 91% screen-to-body ration and chip-on-film (COF) technology along with a comprehensive list of top features.

Honor 8X Key Highlights

• 5” full-view display
• 128 GB internal storage
• 20 MP AI dual-lens rear camera with super night shot photography
• 3750mAh battery with Honor’s intelligent power – saving technology
• New Kirin 710 chipsets (first ever in an Honor phone)

Honor 8X Chip-on-Film Technology

Honor 8X is the first Honor phone to have a 6.5” full-view display with a 91% screen to body ratio.

Furthermore, the device uses a metal middle frame equipped with advanced COF technology.

It has a patented antenna design, while also adopting a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body with a grating effect.

Therefore, providing an elegant and smooth look and feel.

The Smartphone comes in three striking color choices: blue and black with the red variant coming a little later.

Honor 8X Internal Storage and Battery Life

Honor 8X has 128GB of internal storage and supports dual SIM cards with an additional MicroSD card slot up to 400GB.

Besides that, it also features intelligent power saving technology and a 3750mAh battery.

The battery of Honor 8X Smartphone can last for more than one day on a single charge.

Additionally, the power-packed configuration under the hood guarantees a fast and smooth user experience.

Not to mention, the sizeable battery makes sure that it remains uninterrupted for a long time.

Honor 8X Camera

Honor 8X Smartphone has dual-lens 20 MP + 2 MP rear and a 16 MP front-facing camera.

Most importantly, the cameras have AI which recognizes 22 different categories and 500 scenarios in real-time.

Besides that, the AI optimizes camera settings and enhances photo quality based on what users are shooting.

The new night shooting mode enabled by AI technology eliminates the blurring of photos.

The AI technology of Honor 8X helps in taking night shots under a maximum 6-second exposure, even with a shaky hand.

Honor 8X Kirin 710 Chipset

The octa-core Kirin 710 chipset delivers excellent performance in Honor 8X. Huawei Honor 8X Kirin 710 COF Technology Officially Launch.

Compared to the previous generation SoC, the CPU’s single-core performance has increased by 75%.
Honor 8X has a Mali G51 GPU, which is further enhanced by GPU turbo.

The overall GPU performance has increased by 130% compared to the previous generation, providing a great experience to demanding gamers.

Voice Quality

Honor 8X Smartphone also comes with improved call quality and connectivity on board.

In a noisy environment the Honor 8X have an ability to cancel the noise and improve voice quality and enable clearer conversations.

It can also detect variations in signal strength. Huawei Honor 8X Kirin 710 COF Technology Officially Launch.

Such as in an elevator, quickly restoring 4G connections to maximum speed right after you leave the lift – users won’t miss a thing.

It is also the first smartphone ever to come with a new eye comfort mode certified by TüV Rheinland.

Eye comfort feature is a feature which can reduce blue light emitted by the screen to prevent eye fatigue.

Availability

Honor 8X Smartphone is now available in Pakistan at a price of PKR 35,999 at your nearest retailers and on its Official Website.

Source: Mehran Post

Tabdeeli Government Appoints Nomi Cook BISP Headquarters a First Ever Transgender

Tabdeeli Government Appoints Nomi Cook BISP Headquarters Update:

The federal government of Pakistan has included a Transgender person in its workforce.

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Recently, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has hired Muhammad Zahid alias Nomi, a Transgender person.

Nomi appoints on contingent basis equivalent to SPS-04 in its headquarter in Islamabad. Tabdeeli Government Appoints Nomi Cook BISP Headquarters.

About Nomi

Nomi Transgender who belongs to Faisalabad but currently living in Bari Imam.

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Therefore, Islamabad hires as cook and serving at the BISP’s cafeteria.

Besides that, her passion for cooking, trying new dishes and serving them in different style has helped her achieve all she wished for.

What Nomi Feels?

For Nomi, this job is like a dream come true as earlier she used to earn money by dancing. Tabdeeli Government Appoints Nomi Cook BISP Headquarters.

Nomi hopes that now people will feel proud of me rather than degrading me by calling me ‘Khusra’ and asking me to dance.

Therefore, Nomi Transgender told that her parents are not in this world.

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Besides that, she was living with her brothers and sisters.

Most importantly the attitude of her neighbors and relatives force her to shift from there. Tabdeeli Government Appoints Nomi Cook BISP Headquarters.

She reveals that now whenever she have to meet her family, she go in late hours so that no one can see her and return before dawn.

BISP Point of View About Nomi

When contact, BISP Additional Director General Conditional Cash Transfers Naveed Akbar said:

“It’s a proud moment for us that Nomi JOIN our team."

Because, BISP administration hopes that it is just a beginning as they are looking forward to hiring more Transgender persons.

According to the BISP, selection of Nomi was done entirely on merit after she pass a test for getting the job. Tabdeeli Government Appoints Nomi Cook BISP Headquarters.

Most importantly, currently the BISP was carrying out a survey on the Transgender community.

And once it was complete, the poor and needy would be given cash grants.

Last Words

Mr. Naveed Akbar said that the BISP was considering to award cash grants to the Transgender community in need.

For this purpose BISP also conducting a survey in this regard.

The BISP has also issue a warning that any individual found guilty of harassing Nomi shall terminate. Tabdeeli Government Appoints Nomi Cook BISP Headquarters.

Source: Mehran Post

Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20x Cricket League as Icon Player

Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X Update:

Shahid Afridi has become the latest player to be confirm for the inaugural staging of the UAE T20X Cricket tournament.

The Cricket star excitedly share the news with fans on Twitter.

Therefore, as per a tweet of 'Boom Boom', he will now be seen playing UAE T20X.

Besides that you will see Shahid Afridi with legendary players like AB DeVillers, David Miller and Andre Russel. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Details of Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X

As per details, Lala has obtained NOC from PCB to participate in the Cricket event.

Therefore, Shahid Afridi will be the 4th Icon Player to join the UAE based league.

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Shahid alongside others will representing one of the five franchises in the league.Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

About UAE T20x Cricket Tournament

The UAE T20X Cricket League will take place between December 19th 2018 to January 11th 2019.

Because, UAE T20X is the newest kid on the block when it comes to T20 leagues over the globe.Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Most Importantly, the Cricket league will see five franchises competing against each other.

Shahid Afridi Statement

While talking to media at the signing event, the Cricket star said:

"T20 is a format that I've always loved, and that I hope to continue playing. I have come across many T20 leagues in my career, and I can really say that UAE T20x brings something new and refreshing to the table."

Because, Afridi, himself, is extremely excited to be a part of this new venture. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

UAE T20x Management Feelings

UAE T20X moves into the franchise tender phase, said CEO of UAE T20x Salman Sarwar Butt.

Most Importantly, UAE T20X management is please to announce Shahid Afridi joining as a Playing Icon of Cricket.

UAE T20X managment hopes that this tournament will be an exciting revelation for both the franchisees bidding for a team and all the fans.

According to Shahid Afridi, he have come across many T20 leagues in his career. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Most Importantly, he can really say that UAE T20X Cricket brings something new and refreshing to the table.

End Words

We wish Shahid Aridi all the best for this new venture. Benevolent Shahid Afridi Joins UAE T20X.

Because are hoping to see more of Lala style 'boom boom' Cricket!

Source: Mehran Post