Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:47 AM PST

Mobilink has introduced SMS alerts for its international roaming (IR) customers as a means to enhance Mobilink customers' experience worldwide. The service will provide Mobilink IR customers with their Data usage details every four hours keeping them aware of their usage and managing their budget accordingly.

Farid Ahmad, Vice President Marketing Mobilink said, "Mobilink is the operator of choice for the premium customers of Pakistan for the last two decades due to products and services that add value to their daily business and personal communication needs. Our SMS Alert is aimed at creating a better customer experience for our customers that frequently to other countries."

The SMS Alert service empowers frequent users of international roaming data services by giving them the option to monitor their IR Data usage via text alerts. Users can choose to temporarily unsubscribe Data services from their handset to avoid bills beyond their budget. The SMS Alert service is pre-activated for all existing & new international roaming subscribers. The service is provided free of charge in all countries where Mobilink offers International Roaming services.

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Visa Offers Cardholders in Pakistan to Experience 2014 FIFA World Cup

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:29 AM PST

As part of its sponsorship of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil^TM Visa Inc., one of the world's largest retail electronic payments networks, has launched a promotionto send one valued cardholder in Pakistan to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ final match, hosted at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday 13 July 2014.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil^TM, which is scheduled to take place in June and July this year, is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year which will see 32 teams from all around the globe competing for the most prestigious prize in the sport. Brazil will become the centre of attention for the world and Visa has extended an opportunity for Pakistani football fans to be part of the glamorous show.

Visa cardholders who spend between January 1, 2014 and February 28, 2014 using their credit card, debit card, gift or prepaid card, will earn an entry into the draw for every transaction performed – the higher the number of transactions, the greater the chance of winning. There will be no minimum value to be spent and cardholders will get an additional chance every time they use their Visa card.

The winner of the draw will be awarded an all expense paid trip for two to Brazil to watch the final of the World Cup. The prize includes airline tickets, hotel accommodation, transportation and organised tours for two persons. Each person will also get a prepaid Visa card worth $150 as pocket money for the trip.

Kamil Khan, VISA Country Manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan, said the campaign intends to leverage the football fever in the country ahead of the World Cup.

"Football fans are not like any other sports fans in the world, as they tend to be more passionate about the game, with an unmatched sense of loyalty for their team," he said. "This realization has inspired us at Visa Inc. to create this campaign and to enhance our cardholders' experience by inspiring them to be part of the biggest football event of the year. In doing so, we are also reminding our cardholders of the practical, safe, and convenient purchasing experience Visa products offer.

Khan added: "Through our sponsorship of FIFA, Visa is able to offer unique experiences exclusive to our cardholders that add the feel of excitement and anticipation to the list of benefits Visa's products come with. The whole idea is to provide one lucky winner in Pakistan a chance to get a once in a lifetime experience in Brazil. To be in Brazil to watch the World Cup final is a dream for every sports fan and this initiative of ours will help one fan live the dream."

In addition to the above, Visa cardholders will also be able to take advantage of the exclusive World Cup offers of partner banks.

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Ufone & British Council Partner to Provide a Scholarship Programme

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:23 AM PST

Ufone, an Etisalat Group company, has partnered with British Council for a scholarship programme with prizes worth Rs.5 Million; Rs.1 million eachwill be given to five lucky winners. Any student who has taken the IELTS through British Council and aims to take admission in a university is eligible for participation. All they need to do is to SMS their registration code through their Ufone number to 3242 and will be given a quiz.

The quiz will comprise 10 questions and the top 10 scorers will be given topics which they will work on and then present to British Council. One winner will receive Rs.1 million for each cycle and this process will repeat five times for different test dates

Sobia Nadir, Senior Manager Segments at Ufone said, "We, at Ufone look to benefit the youth and this initiative is a prime example of this. It is also an honor for us that British Council has decided to choose Ufone for their very first Telecom partnership to provide scholarships to the youth of the country. We hope to see a large number of participants trying out their skills for this scholarship."

Syeda Gul Zehra Marketing Manager – Examsat British Council, said, "The British Council encourages students aiming towards excellence and we put in an extra effort to help them through scholarships and other opportunities. By partnering with Ufone, which is also a youth-focused brand, we aim to provide scholarships while engaging them through their favourite platform – their phones."

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Thursday 23 January 2014

Mobilink Introduces SMS Alerts for International Roaming Data usage

Mobilink Introduces SMS Alerts for International Roaming Data usage

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