tring tring…Hello! by Maham Jabeen

tring tring…Hello!

Feature by Maham Jabeen

Basically, Communication is vital since man’s dawn and we human beings are social animal also. Communication is our basic need either through words, pictures, symbols and electromagnetic waves.

Telecommunication is communication through electromagnetic waves; is an industry which means communication by mean of cell phone, internet or radio... it is among the fastest growing industry in Pakistan. 

Mobile Phone (cellular device) which is not new to us as it is now becoming the central part of our daily routine not only because, it helps us to connect with other people but also with the unbelievable features which are introducing daily its getting more and more importance.

When we take glances of the last decade, once a classy product, the mobile phone, is now practically with-in the reach of every person of the society, and are believed to be a basic communication vital tool.

In 1991, GSM (Global system for mobiles) was introduced in Europe and within four years the Egyptian company, Orascom Telecom in 1994 first time invested in Pakistan’s telecom market with the name of Mobilink.  Ufone was second company, which was established with govt. assistance. 

According to current figures:

Mobilink has 3 crores and 30 lakhs susccriber; Telenor has 2 crores and 90 lakhs subscribers, Ufone with 2 crores and 40 lakhs subscribers, Zong has 1 crores and 70 lakhs and Warid stick up with 1 crores and 50 lakhs customers.  

With the increase in cell phone users the abusive use of technology has been observed. People use their phones for purposes like flirting, fraud and in terrorism activities as well. 98% of the users are using prepaid sim in Pakistan and only 2% using postpaid sim and according to companies (ARPU) average revenue per user was 15 rupees. Rumor was heard that govt. soon going to convert all prepaid sims to postpaid which may raise the prices of calls and messages. 

Mobile number portability known as MNP (Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan) is the service which allows you to retain your old number when changing from old network, this service in South East Asia was first introduced in Pakistan. Warid is the network which suffering from loss due to this service, and Zong through this service gets high advantages.

Everyday new development and improvement in mobile phone models and technologies is now becoming necessary and fashion as well. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is the leading company in the telecommunication sector. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is the government agency which uses to monitor the functions of telecommunication industry. Mobile manufacturer companies are introducing new devices, models and mobile software, hardware with every fresh day. 

Mobile phones use to perform tasks like text messaging, email, MMs, Internet access, short-range wireless communications (infrared, Bluetooth), business applications sometimes offer us company with gaming and photography. 

Strong competition between mobile service providers also led to cheaper call rates, both locally and internationally. Networks like Warid, Ufone, Telenor and Zong are famous networks here. Samsung, LG, Apple, and Rim: Blackberry, Motorola Inc. and Sony Ericson are the well-known mobile phone manufacturer company in the world.  

Different network companies establishing their cell phone towers in populace areas which is dangerous because mobile phone practices electromagnetic radiations, which may cause several serious diseases, which include diseases such as cancer, brain tumors, leukemia, birth defects, miscarriages, stress and other skin diseases. 

However, every technology has its own limitations, exploitation or addiction of anything is dangerous not only for yourself but for others as well. Everything comes with advantages and disadvantages now it’s up-to us that how we are going to deal. 

Though, we can’t neglect the fact that telecom is the only industry which pays 19.5% GST, which is highest and the future of this industry is bright with introduction of 3G (third Generation) technology which is expected to be in Pakistan this year.

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 October 3, 2012  
Practical work carried out under supervision of Sir Sohail Sangi

Let's make some difference by Maham Jabeen

Let's make some difference

      Feature by Maham Jabeen

"Pakistan is proud of her youth, particularly the students, who are nation builders of tomorrow" – Quaid-e-Azam.

Just after eid the days were hectic, lots of work and very new tasks.  I enrolled my name in promotional and marketing department of the group.  In Ramzan I received my cousin's message and urge me to take part as team member in the group who are going to organize their first program in Hyderabad based on career counseling, motivational workshop and etc. The group called Aims..! A group of 15 to 16 young people including me are the part of this grand team. I attended many social programs but this one is going to be more special as I am going to explore ways which appears different to me.

We started working on it and September 14^th of was the day of our first laurel where we had a crowd of more than 300 students and discover the youth power. 300 not a big figure but for a group of 16 young people like us this records matter.  It may not interest you but my team and I came across during our journey that nothing is difficult just required efforts. 

Later, I think over it again and again "Why people admire young age? Why Shakespeare wrote seven ages of man and highlighted Soldier and justice age in his poem?? " .

The main question was can I make some difference in society?  And there must be other young people out there who have courage, skills and talent like Mala Yousuf Zai, Ali Moin Nawazish and Arfaa Karim. 

Why not we gather such youth on a single platform so they can act in more effective way and we can come over our economic and other deadly crisis. Platforms like Youth Parliament, School of Leadership and others. Or we must encourage the youth groups in society those who are working and trying to play their age role wisely.

Revivalisms of Youth Organizations are appreciable at this stage when our youth facing challenges like unemployment, less opportunities and lawlessness in the country. But the uses of such organizations are vital at this phase; we must work with progressive approach not for individual but in favor of whole society.

Pakistan is the luckiest among other countries as estimated 103 million Pakistanis, or 63% of the population, fall under the age of 25 years.  More than half of our nation population comprises youth. 

Consequently our forefathers bringing glory and pride to our nation and also bringing laurels home to be proud of like Pakistan we only admire them but never laid efforts to mark same glory.

Let's be a part of political movements to show our desires and expectations for our country.

You can break the nepotism and corrupt cultures yes you! Asked Question do investigation and make some difference.

Why great leader always focuses on the youth importance? Is it about the adolescent age?  But the most exciting stage I believe is the time of being young not by age but by actions, enthusiasm and adventurous nature. 

 We have no time to wait for Messiah to come and do charisma for us don't complain but take actions and do it yourself.

There is light at the end of the tunnel but only if we have the will and courage to pass through.

The government and Youth Ministry must pay special attention in addressing the issues affecting Pakistani Youth at first priority to allow us to meet our potential and perform for the country in a more suitable way.

October 2012 
 Practical work carried under supervision of Sir Sohail Sangi at Mass Comm

The days I save

The days I save

By Maham Jabeen                                                              

University is going to open tomorrow on 27^th of February, the thunder of excitement wake me up whole night. It's the best semester among our whole graduation time period. This is the time, when I enter in the practical world of "Media" and this sounds Wow to me.  Lots of Enthusiasm flows in my veins. As I already performed internship at well-known news agency last July where I got to know about news writing and now this is going to be same.
And the very next day I found my friends as thrilled as I am and we all are selected as editors for opening several editions of Roshni newspaper. We have two well-equipped computer labs for English, Urdu and Sindhi sections which provides professional environment. However, it's going to be most memorable and astonishing experience for all of us.

We as first editors has to work hard for the first edition as this is all new and glittering but tough and responsible work at the same time.

It is hard to express about our learning throughout this whole time.

Team-work, importance of coordination, sense of responsibility, and importance of time are the key learning to me.

Experience is expensive in this field. `I know' is not the word here. We always learn something new in this field every day as the working in odd situations; boycott doesn't matter to our work and many other tough times.

For me it is slightly different from previous experience at news agency but internship experience remains privilege to one during this entire time.

All memories our precious but Specially, the day when we were not received news from our beat reporters due to semester preparation holidays and we have to publish the issue as there is no holiday of newspaper; me and my colleague first time went to criminology department and spent almost hours with the faculty members who helped us a lot and not only gave us news but briefly explain about the law and order situation in university, I may never know much before this. This day I realized that this is not just a work but informative work. If you work keenly then you'll be rich with knowledge as well which is the key ingredient for any media person at initial or extreme stage of this field. And many other such sorts of incident happened in this whole fantasy year which are unforgettable and will be useful in our future.

This is the life time experience for all of us which we will never forget!
Batch MC-2k10
This practical work was carried out under the supervision of Sir Sohail Sangi