The general public / users of Telecom Services are advised to note the following: With effect from July 1, 2009, the GST/FED on telecommunication services has been abridged from 21% to 19.5%. Withholding Tax (WHT) will continue to be charged @ 10% in addition to FED. Total Compounded Tax on telecommunication services will be 31.45%. Withholding Tax on Telephone Bills With effect from July 1, 2008, the Ministry of Finance, has levied...

With the inventive and imaginative new promotion, Telenor Pakistan provided us opportunity to have our words about our compelling thoughts to create a better Pakistan in future. Whether it’s a small idea or a big one for the promising future of the country, we are given a chance to share it with the nation. These thoughts were discussed and evaluated by a profound panel of Pakistani intellectuals and will be aired in a program called...

In the outgoing fiscal year 2009-10, the cellular operators enjoyed significant increase of 4.84 million subscribers on their networks.The competition, to attract new customers and to retain the existing customers, intensified between the cellular operators as they offered free minutes, SMS, balance and different prize money schemes. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) stated that the cellular phone sector’s tele-density grew by...

Warid Telecom organized a magnificent prize distribution event at Pearl Continental Lahore this Wednesday that was attended by over 600 retailers, Franchise and distributor partners. Warid brand ambassador Reema Khan graced the event and gave prizes to the winners. The Grand prize 800 CC Car was won by Mr. Asim Memon while 4 Umrah tickets with other 500 exciting prizes were distributed amongst winners. Seen in the picture are Reema Khan...

Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in cellular services and part of Orascom Telecom Holding (OTH), has posted strong revenues, higher EBITDA and increasing subscriber base in the first half of 2010 as compared to the same period last year. According to the results published by OTH, Mobilink subscriber base increased by 10.5% as compared to same period last year closing at 32.2 million at the end of H1 2010. Mobilink closed the first...