If you are living in Pakistan and use electronic or print media either directly or indirectly then you might be aware of the recent buzz circulating in the media regarding the upcoming music vocal singing reality show called“Sur Ki Baazi” on Geo TV Pakistan or the same“Sur Kshetra” on Sahara One India featuring 10 contestants from each India and Pakistan.

As you might have heard about the show being a battle between Indian and Pakistani singers so now I won’t be wasting your time by filling this post with irrelevant stuff. Just refer to an old story published on my blog last year

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Kshetra Pakistan India Music Reality Show 2012 Auditions in Pakistan

In this detailed post I informed everybody about the upcoming auditions for a big music reality TV show called “Sur Kshetra” which was all set to get airplay on Sahara One an Indian TV Channel. This post was published on 24th December 2011 and we clearly told all interested parties that auditions in Karachi were already held at that time on 23 December 2011 and were due to be conducted in Lahore on Sunday 25th December 2011 at Royal Palm Golf and Country Club. I am not sure but somebody posted on Facebook the auditions in Islamabad were conducted silently on December 16th 2011 but that’s not confirm.

As expected the preliminary auditions were held as scheduled, afterwards a mega audition was done in Lahore comprising contestants from across Pakistan where Atif Aslam was the judge and all work was completed on 28th December 2011.

Another Pakistani website Pakium backs my opinion as this guy was present at the Karachi auditions venue.

If you read my post I speculated about GEO TV to on air this show in Pakistan and things unfolded rightly so.

“Sur Ki Baazi” “Sur Kshetra” Pakistan Auditions controversial aspect

The controversy took tide when I was shocked to see GEO TV airing the promo for the auditions of the show that were poised to be conducted on 17th and 18th January 2012. I thought the auditions had already been conducted and the 10 selected candidates flew to Dubai on 13th January 2012 so kept my lips tightly zipped and did not update my previous post.

Now just see what happened, when the auditions were conducted on 17th and 18th January 2012 the judges were Muhammad Ali from Suroor Band in karachi “Venue Khayaban e Rahat Club DHA” and Shaukat Ali in Lahore “Ali Auditorium Ferozepur Road”.

Much hype was created regarding the show so I even heard about a few potential candidates flying to Pakistan from Middle East countries just to try their luck out for this mega reality show but in vein as the contestants were already finalized and even shot the promos and final auditions in Dubai by that time and final rehearsals for the first episode were done on 18th January 2012 when Geo TV was busy hunting the so called talent.

Now on Facebook, some guys posted about the mismanagement at the auditions venue, they told the singers were not allowed to hum more then a few words, registration through SMS was not mandatory and at the venue all the candidates were given equal chances regardless of whether they registered themselves or not.

Now here comes the real twist, Atif Aslam announced on his Official Facebook Fan Page on Wednesday 18 January 2012

“I wish I was there to select my team at the auditions on 17th and 18th Jan”

When I saw the auditions promo getting airplay on GEO TV I was startled to see Atif Aslam taking the auditions while sitting in the front of Sur Kshetra Banner conducting auditions, when Atif missed Karachi auditions so how come GEO TV shoot such promos in Atif’s Absence. Here is a snapshot of Atif’s Facebook Page on Wednesday 18 January 2012

Refer to my previous posts where I told you guys to keep in touch with Elixir Media and Productions Facebook Page. Had you followed that page on December 23 and December 25 they posted the pictures from auditions that were conducted by Atif Aslam and I am not 100% sure but i think the same auditions have been on aired on GEO TV as promo.

I think the one’s who invented the marketing idea of creating such a hype forgot that we are living in 2012 not 2002 where the penetration of Internet and social media websites beyond geographical barriers have changed the way we communicate.

For all those geeks who still doubt my opinion by saying how could such a reputed channel do such undervalued act then here comes my next evidence

Here is the list of 10 contestants from Pakistan who flew to Dubai on 13 January 2012 and have shot not only their auditions but also the first episode in which a Pakistani singer Faraz Nayyar got eliminated.

The 10 contestants from Pakistan consist of three girls and seven boys their names are as follow

The source of this list is at Sai Baba Official Website

1- Nadeem Abbas:-

Nadeem Abbas hails from Lahore and was runner up in a famous reality singing show called “Khiladi Sur Taal Ke” on ATV Pakistan back in 2006. According to my anticipation he is one of the strongest candidates in Pakistani team and I think he will gonna represent Pakistani side in the finals.

2- Misha Razzaq

3- Ameer Ali

Ameer Ali is not an alien face on the media who gained fame while he won the famous singing show called “Gao Celebrity Ban Jao” season 1 on GEO TV. Ameer Ali is from Karachi.

4- Ashfaq Hussain

5- Daim Gill

A cute young guy from Pakistan.

6- Faiza Rashid
7- Faraz Ali
8- Imran Ali Akhtar
9- Nabeel Shaukat
10- Faraz Nayyar

Faraz Nayyar is an upcoming Pakistani singer who studied at FC College Lahore. Faraz is the first Pakistani contestant to announce his elimination from the show on 19th January 2011 Thursday just one day after GEO TV finished its auditions.

Faraz Nayyar said on his official Facebook Fan Page

“First of all im thankful to God and all of you for your prayers and best wishes. Today was not my day …my journey of sur kshetra ended today my performance was week due to i am having cough infection but im not tense there are some good news for me some new projects hurrah….”

Well as these are the 10 contestants the host of the show is “Ayesha Takia” a famous Indian Movie actress while the judges of the show are Runa Laila from Bangladesh, Asha Bhosle from India and Abida Parween from Pakistan.

Pakistani team coach in the show is Rustam Fateh Ali Khan. The official Facebook Fan page of Sur kshetra itself admit the first episode for the show has been shot, if GEO TV is right in its opinion then how come the contestants move to Dubai so early.

Below are few pictures before the first episode source of the pictures

Here is a snapshot of Pakistani team with their mentor Rustam Fateh Ali Khan

Here is a snapshot of Pakistani and Indian Contestants that feature Sa Re Ga Ma Pa fame Sara Raza khan

Here is a picture of one of the contestants Nadeem Abbas with Ayesha Takia

Important Notice:-

Now when I have provided you this much information this does not mean I am trying to trigger controversies and do not get disappointed as where ever there is a will there is a way may be GEO TV will give the selected contestants entry into the final round of the show as a wild card so if you have the talent don’t get discouraged. Keep up your motivation levels and things will unfold in your favor.

Disclaimer:-

First of all this is a personal article published on a technology focused website just to give you guys a live example of the power of social media and how we have changed the way we communicate courtesy Google, Skype and Facebook. This article persuades you to do some research about anything before running after it blindly so that you may save yourself from any unusual aftermath. This article is written at my sole discretion while I have no personal affiliation or grudges to any of the contestants, management, TV channels or other related parties. All the information in this article is gathered from Internet and has none of my personal contributions. No body has forced us to write such article and this article is unbiased but describes a unilateral opinion from the view of contestants not the organizers. We have no intentions to defame, degrade, disappoint or dissuade anyone and no infringement of copyrights is expected as the only image is taken from Atif Aslam fan page and other one from Sur kshetra Fan Page. The author has no personal affiliation with any of the contestants, management, cast, crew or the TV Channels. If this article hurts anybody sentiments or integrity we highly apoplogize and please forgive us as we never meant it. It is just a personal opinion so no intentions to violate any copyright laws or speak ill of anyone. All claims rejected before they arise.

Top 10 Technology Blogs Ranking 2011.

With the increasing interest of user’s towards latest electronic gadgets and their reviews, technology blogs have developed a loyal readership for themselves. A lot of user’s actually return towards a blog if they get inspired by the content a blog offers to its potential readers.

Top 10 Technology Blogs Ranking 2011

Below is a ranking of Top Ten Technology Blogs for the year 2011.

01- Tech Crunch

TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling start ups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news. Founded in 2005, TechCrunch and its network of websites now reach over 10 million unique visitors and draw more than 33 million page views per month. Tech Crunch Tops the list of Top Ten Technology Blogs Ranking 2011.

02- Ars Technica

The name Ars Technica is Latin-derived for the “art of technology“. Ars Technica specialize in original news and reviews, analysis of technology trends, and expert advice on topics ranging from the most fundamental aspects of technology to the many ways technology is helping users enjoy the world. Ars Technica is the first runner up in the list of “Top 10 Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″.

03- Engadget

Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics.
Engadget was launched in March of 2004 in partnership with the Weblogs, Inc. Network (WIN). Engadget is the second runner up in the list of “Top Ten Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″

04- BGR

Launched in October 2006, Boy Genius Report or BGR is a leading online destination for news and commentary focused on the mobile and general consumer electronics markets. It is America’s number one source of exclusive and breaking mobile news, and a technology category leader among early adopters, savvy technophiles and casual readers alike. BGR takes fourth spot in the list of “Top Ten Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″.

05- Read Write Web

Read Write Web is one of the most popular technology blogs in the world, known for offering insightful analysis about each day’s Internet industry news.
ReadWriteWeb was founded on April 20, 2003, by Richard MacManus and is now one of the most widely read and respected blogs in the world Read Write Web occupies fifth spot in the list of “Top 10 Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″.

06- The Next Web

Established in January 2008 The Next Web has become a leading Technology Blog with a team of editors across the world. The Next Web stands 6th in the list of “Top 10 Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″.

07- Mashable

Founded in 2005, Mashable is the top source for news in social and digital media, technology and web culture. With more than 40 million monthly pageviews, Mashable is the most prolific news site reporting breaking web news, providing analysis of trends, reviewing new websites and services, and offering social media resources and guides. Mashable is ranked 7th Best Blog in the list of “Top Ten Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″.

08- Macrumors

Established in year 2000 one of the oldest blogs. MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. MacRumors also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms.

09- iPhone Download Blog

iPhone Download Blog (iDB) was founded in May 2008 as a weblog focused on delivering news, jailbreak information, reviews, editorials as well as guides and tutorials about the iPhone. iPhone Download Blog takes 9th spot in the list of “Top Ten Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″.

10- Apple Insider

Serving its audience since 1997 Apple Insider is one of the most admired blogs that cover stories regarding Apple Products. Apple Insider takes 10th spot in the list of “Top Ten Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″.

Disclaimer:-

The above list “Top 10 Technology Blogs Ranking 2011″ is based from a consumer point of view. The list is not guaranteed. No infringement or violation of copyright is intended. The above list is prepared only for informational and educational purpose. We are not liable for anything. No brand is promoted or defamed.

Get an Invite for Google + Social Network

Since yesterday when Google Officially announced test sign ups for its latest social network called Google +1 a lot of people have been found desperate over the internet searching for an invite to early join this highly anticipated Google + social network.

Google opened invites to join Google + social network yesterday but the invites have been blocked due to high demand and large volumes of sign ups within few hours. Its not far away when Google will launch its Google + social network for the general public but during the early phase the social network will only be used by selected personalities who managed to get an invite.

The invite for Google + has gone viral to such an extent that i heard people charging $27 on eBay to sell an invite to join the new generation social network.

Get an Invite for Google + Social Network

Well currently the invite for Google + social networks have been closed.

In order to score an invite the user’s can sign in to their Gmail or any other Google accounts and open

Google +

The user needs to enter his full name and email id and press the button submit. Google will automatically send you an invite when the invites are opened or will inform you the procedure for signing up to the Google + social network.

It is highly advised not to get trapped in any internet scams. People who are charging money for an invite towards joining Google + social network should be ignored and if a user buys an invite it will be useless because the invites already available are also suspended due large volumes of active user’s on the Google + social network.

Google + Social Network a Brief Introduction:-

Overall Google + is the upcoming sensation in the world of social media and Google will have an edge over Facebook that is disliked by many due to data privacy, abusiveness and ethical issues.

Google + has all the features within the facebook but with a better taste and enhanced user interface. Some extraordinary features like Group Video Chat called “Google Hangout’s” are making Google + one of the most attractive things over the internet.

Websites are talking about Google + and web is filled with reviews about Google +. In short Google + will soon overtake other social networks to gain number 1 spot in social media.

google + project

Top 10 Software Companies Ranking 2011.

Software Companies Ranking 2011

Software Companies are flourishing with the passage of time. With the penetration of Information Technology beyond cultural and geographical barriers Software Companies are increasing in number so there exists a need to rank them according to the quality of end product they offer for the consumers.

The “Top Ten Software Companies Ranking 2011″ provides a list of Top 10 Software Companies that exist around the world. The Software Companies listed in the “Top 10 Software Companies Ranking 2011″ have a brand reputation and are trusted by large enterprises/individuals for the acquisition of IT related services.

Top 10 Software Companies Ranking 2011

Below are the “Top Ten Global Software Companies” for the year 2011.

01 – Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation Inc is a public sector multinational organization centered in Washington USA. Founded by the famous Business Tycoon Bill Gates Microsoft Corporation today is the leading software developer for home computer operating system and various other sectors. One quality to be admired about Microsoft is their Research and Development department that produces a new version of Windows Operating Systems within a relatively short span of time.

02 – IBM

International Business Machines IBM is a technology intensive multinational organization that sells computer hardware and software’s.

03 – Google

The Internet Giant Google Inc that provides cloud computing, internet search and advertising services.

04 – HP Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard HP is famous Information Technology Company centered in California USA. Hewlett Packard HP is involved in developing and manufacturing computing, data storage, networking hardware, designing software, delivering services.

05 – Accenture

Accenture is a leading software company that is involved in global management consulting, technology outsourcing, and technology consulting.

06 – Oracle

Oracle is a California USA based American multinational computer technology organization developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise solutions.

07 – Adobe

Adobe is a computer software company headquartered in California USA. Adobe designs and develops multimedia software, creativity software products, rich internet applications and computer software.

08 – SAP

SAP is a German global software corporation providing enterprises software solutions to business organizations globally.

09 – Yahoo

Yahoo is a California based Internet Software Company. Yahoo is involved in provision of services via internet. The famous products of Yahoo are Yahoo Web Portal, Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Directory, Yahoo News, Yahoo Advertising, Yahoo Maps, Yahoo Videos and Social Media Websites.

10 – CA Technologies

(Computer Associates) CA Technologies Inc is one of the largest independent software companies in the world.

Disclaimer:-

The above list “Top 10 Software Companies Ranking 2011″ is based from a consumer point of view. The list is not guaranteed. No infringement or violation of copyright is intended. The above list is prepared only for informational and educational purpose. We are not liable for anything. No brand is promoted or defamed.

Nokia the leading Finland based mobile handset manufacturing company is organizing an Application Development Contest called “Make My App” for Pakistani Software Developers.

The contest is an excellent opportunity for the aspiring Pakistani software Developers whether individuals or companies. The Pkaistani Software industry that is rapidly towards the growth phase can showcase the quality of work done in Pakistan for provision of IT related services.

The contest is segregated into four categories for which App Developers are invited to submit their Apps to be Reviewed and the winners will be rewarded by monetary prize as well as other exciting benefits.

How to Participate – Nokia Make My App contest Pakistani Software Developers

There are four categories in which an App should fall. The four categories are

Think Green
Fun & Games
Business Productivity
Easier Living

If any software developer or company wants to participate in the contest they should have an App that should work on the Nokia Smart Phones.

To submit an App simply visit the following link

http://mea.nokia.com/makemyapp

Once the website opens the user needs to click on the submit button at the top of right side of page body and follow the instructions.

The last date to submit Apps for review is 30 June 2011. The Judges will shortlisted qualifying entries and the shortlisted developers will be invited for a presentation and demonstration of their Apps functionality.

Prizes – Nokia Make My App Contest Pakistani Software Developers

The winning Apps will be uploaded to the Nokia Ovi Store for others to download.

The winner in each of the four categories will get Rs 400,000 PKR.

In addition, there are special prizes in the Think Green category:

The second prize winner in this category will get Rs 80,000 PKR and a Nokia smartphone.

The third prize winner in this category will get Rs 50,000 PKR and a Nokia smartphone.

There’s also a surprise prize for a recycling app, or an app for environmental education.

JUDGING CRITERIA – Nokia Make My App Contest for Pakistani Software Developers

All eligible entries will be evaluated by the panel of judges based on the following criteria:

- Quality / Functionality: the application or service must be fully functional and run successfully on a Nokia device.

- Usability / Creativity: the application demonstrates superior user experience (UI, graphics, etc.) e.g. by leveraging the latest technologies.

- Uniqueness, novelty value and innovativeness: display creativity in applications, use established technology in a unique way, leverage the latest technologies, etc. In addition, the submitted app should not be available in Nokia’s Ovi Store before the start of the contest.

- Commercial viability / Market potential in Pakistan: ability to fulfill the users’ needs, customer adoption, local relevance in Pakistan.

- Nokia platform compatibility: cross-platform compatibility.

For more information the user’s can shoot an email towards

makemyapppakistan@ovi.com

Alcatel-Lucent Technology agreement with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) takes Pakistani IT Sector to the Next Level with 50 Mbps Broadband Internet Access.

PTCL Pakistan to offer 50 Mbps Broadband Internet Access courtesy Alcatel Lucent Technology

While the IT industry explodes in Pakistan, both among businesses and individuals, speedy wireless access is more important now than ever before. Bridging the digital divide in countries that are as yet trying to catch up with their Western counterparts is a difficult process, but with Alcatel-Lucent’s latest deal launched Friday, it is becoming a quick reality.

On April 11, Alcatel-Lucent announced that it would partner with PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited), a majority of state owned top Pakistani telecom operator, to introduce its VDSL2 Bonding Technology in the near future. This specific technology will enable PTCL customers to increase the speed of their existing DSL Internet connection to speeds as high as 50 mbps.

PTCL Pakistan will be the first telecom operator to provide Alcatel-Lucent’s bonding technology to a commercial audience. In this sense, the partnership is a huge step forward for both Pakistani Telecom Sector and the popular technology company Alcatel-Lucent.

On Friday, The Daily Times a famous Pakistani English Newspaper reported that Alcatel Lucent officially launched the VDSL2 Bonding Technology. Although PTCL has started offering 50 Mbps Internet connection to limited customers in Islamabad the capital city of Pakistan under the name of “PTCL UltraNet”. The project is said to be fully completed and implemented by the end of the second quarter in 2011. The Pricing for PTCL 50 Mbps Internet connected is expected to be Rs 10,000 PKR to individual Home Users while Rs 20,000 PKR to Corporate Entities..

According to the Times article, in order to keep up with Pakistan’s increasingly technologically sophisticated population, the infrastructure of Internet connectivity will have to improve. In the near future, in order to run applications like VoIP, streaming audio and video, online gaming, and peer-to-peer file sharing, Internet speeds will have to run at least 50 Mbps but perhaps as much as 100 Mbps.

The infant VDSL2 technology that Alcatel Lucent and PTCL have introduced will enable users to participate in the full Web 2.0 experience without an aggravatingly slow connection speed.

PTCL already has an impressive copper infrastructure. As such, the PTCL CEO and President Walid Irshaid noted that the only thing necessary in order to keep tabs on their increased bandwidth demands is the technology that Alcatel-Lucent will now provide. In addition to the bonding technology, Alcatel-Lucent will offer PTCL its Intelligent Services Access Manager (ISAM) to serve as the IP access platform. In addition, Alcatel-Lucent will provide the project’s customers with professional services and solutions like project management, technical support, and installation and commissioning.

Irshad from PTCL quoted as saying:

“PTCL is the first service provider worldwide to deploy a commercial VDSL2 Bonding solution that aims at doubling the bandwidths provided to its existing customers. We are thus setting the trend in international telecom, and are taking the broadband experience in Pakistan to the next level.”

For Pakistan, this is certainly an exciting new development in technological advances, ensuring that further advances will continue to transpire with a better connection to the Internet and the world at large.

Author By-line:

This article is written by Mariana Ashley. Mariana Ashley is a freelance writer who particularly enjoys writing about online colleges. She loves receiving reader feedback, which can be directed to mariana.ashley031 @gmail.com.

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“Foot Mouse” a new structure computer mouse is an innovative idea invention by a Pakistani student Muhammad Ahsan who is a  computer information systems engineer at NED University of Engineering and Technology Pakistan.

Foot Mouse is hands free computer mouse that is unique in its kind and reflects the fervor and enthusiasm for new ideas by Pakistani students.

Currently Foot Mouse is passing developmental stage with three prototypes already showcased.  The foot mouse will use a sandal type of structure with wooden base and rubber strips.  This innovative Foot Mouse will help increase the typing speed of the user hence saving time and is also useful for people with disabilities.

Ahsan is young aspiring student with aims to develop more exciting and original accessories of their kind like the Braille keyboard which is not available in Pakistan.

Ahsan is a talented student and needs attention.  The Government and all of us should support such students morally and financially so that they can nurture their talent for illuminating the name of Pakistan in the entire world.

Thanks to the team at ProPakistani for highlighting this news.  One could consider this as a good indication of development of technology sector in Pakistan.

Inpulse is launching a new wrist watch that integrates the features existent in a smart phone.

As we are aware of the technological advances that are widening up the opportunities for scientists and idea inventors to invent new things. With the increasing impact of technology in the life of an ordinary consumer new devices equipped with latest technology are often released in the market that make the work of the user’s easier.

A new wrist watch has been launched in the market that is called “Inpulse”. Inpulse is a new generation wrist watch that offers user’s to access features of their smart phone on a wrist watch. One could easily say it a wrist smart phone instead of a watch as it offers its user’s with the innovative features of a smart phone.

Inpulse wrist watch has been in spotlight for its unique functionality. It offers the user’s with connectivity to their smart phones so on this watch user’s can always check their phone calls, text messages, email messages, browse web pages, social networks, chat and other notifications.

Inpulse has compatibility to connect with all major laptops, computers, smart phones and works well on Android and Blackberry O.S.

Specifications

As for the specs, the device’s screen features a 1.3″ 96×128 pix full color display. The watch has a ARM7 micro controller running at 52MHz; 32kB total program space, 8kB RAM; CSR BC4-ROM Blue (L2CAP); aver-the-air programming; a vibrating motor; and a 150mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. The device charges via micro USB and the battery apparently lasts up to 4 days depending on display/wireless use.

Pricing:-

The device comes in two colors: the silver version costs $149 and the black anodized version $199.

Why Inpulse Stands Out in the Crowd:-

The idea of a watch accessing smart phone features in not new earlier a bluetooth enabled watch was available in the market.

InPulse is innovative in a sense that it contains the option for making applications which adds up to the functions and value of the watch.

Some Apps have been designed for the inPulse wrist watch For example, one app allows you to get notifications on the watch, and lets you see your messages coming in without taking out your phone.

InPulse has opened up it platform to developers and so far over 30 apps have been created for the watch.

Upcoming Aspects

Although a lot may be in the pipeline for making Inpulse even better but the compatibility to connect with the Apple iPhone will be rolled out soon as Apple wants a special chip to be installed within the watch to work with the iPhone. A special website will be launched specially for the apps created by developers for execution on the inpulse wrist watch.

[via Tech crunch]

Despite all the political turmoil and the the worst corruption issues that are currently confronted by Pakistan it is really a good news that one of the Pakistani Universities “Quaid-i-Azam University” has made entry into the the Top 100 World University Rankings 2011 “Engineering and Technology” under the discipline “Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing”.

QS World University Rankings is one of the most authentic and prestigious university rankings source.  Follow the link below to check the actual rankings page

QS World University Rankings Top Universities Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing

The QS World University Rankings is based on the three parameters “Academic, Employer and Citation per paper”

Quaid-i-Azam university is a public sector university in Pakistan that was established as University of Islamabad in 1967 that was later renamed to Quaid-i-Azam University. The University is recognized in Pakistan and abroad as an Institution of higher academic standards and its graduates receive acceptance in universities and research institutions the world over. The University has also established research collaboration with selected universities/research organizations in United States, Europe and South Asia. The University is rated as one of top public institution of higher education in Pakistan which has qualified team of teachers and researchers. More than 80% of the teachers hold doctoral degrees with experience of working in renowned universities of the world. The University has the distinction of having a large number of distinguished scientists and educationists as its faculty members, holding national awards and international recognition.

The inclusion of Quaid-i-Azam University in Top 100 Engineering and IT Universities is a good sign for all the aspiring students of Pakistan. Let’s pray to Allah Almighty for prosperity of Pakistan.

Php is becoming a popular computer scripting language for the development of applications, software and websites. As an estimate a large amount of websites around the globe are using php scripts.

Adobe and Zend have been spotted with a newly released software called Flash Builder 4.5 and Flex 4.5 which will assist web developers in developing and executing internet applications for the Apple iOS, Android and Blackberry Tablet O.S.

It is a time when tablet computers and smart phones are penetrating into the market share terms due to advanced and latest technology so Flash Builder 4.5 will be a good resource for web application developers.

Flash Builder 4.5 offers single code base for designing and developing flash based internet applications for the mobile, desktop and smart phones. The hassle of learning different scripting languages for designing applications intended to cater different platforms like Android , WebOS, iOS can be avoided courtesy Flash Builder 4.5.

In this new Flash Builder 4.5 only minor modifications in code will serve as application’s compatibility with different operating platforms.

In the new Flash Builder 4.5 “Zend Studio 8″ has been integrated that allows development of flash based objects within the single environment.

The integration of Zend Studio 8 within the Flash Builder 4.5 allows a single user interface framework for creating Flex and Php projects for desktop and mobile and the option to connect with php services and generate ActionScript value objects.

The price for Flash Builder 4.5 starts at $249 while Flex 4.5 is open source software.

[ via TC]

It is said that talent has no boundaries and if a person has the ability he may succeed even in the constricted circumstances.

The above line could be justified when we take a look at the history of computer virus. The first ever computer virus was developed in 1986 by two Pakistani brothers in Lahore Pakistan.

The first computer virus named “Brain” was designed by Amjad Farooq Alvi and Basit Farooq Alvi with the intention of detering the piracy of a software written by them.

“Brain virus” was not destructive and used to test the replication attributes of DOS.  Brain had the function to replicate itself within the disks inserted inside a brain hit computer.

Both the genius brothers are entrepreneurs and are currently operating a company named “Brain Pvt Limited” that provides ISP, IPTV, Telephony and various other services to the potential customers.

The interesting fact remains that the location of the “Brain Pvt Limited” is exactly the same where the virus was first developed.  It is quite surprising that these two brothers were so brave that they even mentioned the original address on the computer virus.  The following lines were found written as a part of the entire virus structure

“Welcome to the Dungeon
(c) 1986 Basit & Amjad (pvt) Ltd.
BRAIN COMPUTER SERVICES
730 NIZAM BLOCK ALLAMA IQBAL TOWN
LAHORE-PAKISTAN PHONE :430791,443248,280530.
Beware of this VIRUS….
Contact us for vaccination………… $#@%$@!!”

At the 25th Anniversary of Brain virus Mikko Hypponen the Chief Research Officer at F-Secure visited Pakistan all the way from Germany to meet these two brothers who are now corporate personalities.

In Pakistan “Brain Pvt Limited” has been in the limelight for offering free of cost Internet on Dial Up Connections. Watch the video below to get aware of more facts about the first ever computer virus

Image Credit

via ProPakistani

Mobile Phones are taking an integral part in our lives.  With the entry of popular brands the rising competition is creating good opportunities for the end consumers to choose a mobile phone that fits their need and carries a reasonable price tag.

Top 10 Mobile Phones Ranking 2011

1- Apple iPhone 4:-

The smart phone offered by Apple operating on iOS gained spotlight and generated high sales due to unique functionality and useful Apps.

2- HTC Desire:-

The Smart Phone offered by HTC is sleek and stylish and runs Google Android OS.

3- Google Nexus S

The Android OS powered handset offers good functionality to its user’s.

4- Samsung Epic 4G

The Samsung Epic 4G features a super amoled display, a 1GHz processor, front-facing camera, a useful and unique QWERTY keyboard, a 5.0-megapixel camera with a LED flash.

5- Motorola Atrix 4G

The Motorola Atrix 4G features a dual-core processor and a sharp HD display.  The Android 2.2 powered Mobile Phone has a sleek and stylish design and includes a 5-megapixel camera, a front-facing camera enabling video calls with a HDMI port.

6- Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini

The Android Powered Mobile Phone by Sony Ericsson offers sleek and stylish design to its user’s.

7- Nokia N8

Nokia N8 offers 12MP camera, HD video recording function and a cool media player with all new Symbian^3 OS.
8- T Mobile My Touch 4G

The thin and sturdy design handset powered by Google Android OS offers valuable features to its consumers.

9- BlackBerry Torch

Blackberry Torch is a stylish Mobile Phone running Blackberry OS. Touch Screen and Qwerty keyboard make it a nice gadget.

10- LG Optimus 7

The Windows Phone 7 Powered Mobile Phone manufactured by LG offers good and stylish functionality.

Disclaimer:-

The above list is based from a consumer point of view. The list is not guaranteed. No infringement or violation of copyright is intended. The above list is prepared only for informational and educational purpose. We are not liable for anything. No brand is promoted or defamed.

via Cnet Techradar