3G Mobile Broadband Provide Education School and Colleges

Probably the biggest impact of Broadband is that it helps in clearing everything, Almost every nation in the world has special programms running to provide education in schools and colleges via Broadband. Broadband makes it possible that people from their homes, with a broadband connection, can sign up for interactive courses that use modern techniques like animated graphics to make learning easy and enjoyable.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is working with Ericsson to enable 2.5 million students from 34 countries to download IGNOU course contents to their mobile phones.  And Khan Academy in USA (Setup by Mr. Salman Khan from Bangladashi immigrant family) is teaching millions through it's over 3000 educational videos. And although Youtube is banned in Pakistan at present, through its people from all over the world have made over 100 millions views of Khan Academy: 

(Published by Sunday Plus and Author by Parvez Iftikhan January 20, 2013). 

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3G Mobile Broadband is Need of the Hour!

Information and communications technology has had profound effect on every aspect of human, be it business,  production, commerce, agriculture, farming, government, health, education, research, entertainment, defence, security, etc, etc.  On top of that any kind of information can be instantly acquired just by a few mouse-clicks.  Google now-a-days is half,jokingly referred to as the man's best friend.  But in order to reach Google, one needs 'access' assuming that there is someone around with at least some basic knowledge/training.

So there are three main ingredients to it Services Training and Access  The Government needs to work, to some extent, for the first two whereas thankfully with it.  Access is provided through Internet Broadband Internet (or just 'Broadband').

BENEFITS OF BROADBAND 

There are numerous tangible and intangible benefits of Broadband.  Growth in GDP by exploitation of Broadband has been proven in various studies in developed and developing economies.  The chart below provides some illustration: What it means for Pakistan A10% rise in Broadband penetration (which is presently 1%) shall result in an let's look at the details in few important subjects one by one. (Published by Parvaiz Akhtar Sunday Plus January 2013)

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Expressions, Information, experiences run verbose on blogs by Social Media

Social Media has marketed globalization into every sector.  Expressions, Information, experiences run verbose on blogs providing information to a common man's daily life urging him to think out of the 'regular box and make a difference by voicing out their opinion.

Arab Spring became a political revolutionary cult all over the world.  News makers, political analysis's, journalists crossed the gaged clouds of censored media and got the common mans narrative via social media. But torrent of social media has had its bane and boon both, be it the case of London rioting where Twitters and Blackberry messenger were used by the mob to rampantly involve themselves in arson and looting or, contrary to that stood the mass protestation during the reign Hosni Mubarak in Egypt during the advent of the 'Arab Spring': social media acted like a fulcrum to propagate the sentiments of Egyptians worldwide. (Society by Ali Salman Alvi in Sunday Plus Magazine).

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The LOGO Rationale Life Insurance Company

The Logo is a fusion of a shield that signifies the element of protection and the two swoosh serve as a base for the shield.  The Insignia (shield) comprises of strong urdu calligraphy along with design motifs embedded in it, representing Islamic art and depicting the strong Islamic Ideology as the company is an Islamic Financial Institution that follows Islamic Shariah and regulations.

The burgundy and green swoosh under the insignia represent the flag colors of Pakistan and Qatar signifying solidarity, brotherhood and financial cooperation between the two nations.

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Indispensable Prelude to Communication Social Media

Face book, twitter and blogs pick up the issues which are not to the ruling political party’s likeness and automatically get a cold shoulder otherwise.  Public, activists, journalists and bloggers alike have taken to the social media for its viability, accessibility and for its free medium of speech decorum which would have been edited at the abattoir of being "politically correct" dictum.  Exhibitionism of expressions have become a mode of communication and also acts like catharsis, (face book posts) conformity and also breaking the rules of the gospel book of societal norms' by voicing out criticism and difference.  The growing popularity, easy accessibility and uncharitable freedom of speech has made social media an accessible, encapsulated prodigious medium of direct communication where instant feedback is reinforced on the person who writes.

Freedom of speech is not absolute" it comes with rights to recognize the weight any comment or statement made by the person and it is followed by consequences attached if the statement is not politically correct.  On the other hand social media runs unbridled with freedom of expression with the exceptions of the ' IT act' in India and Bahrain where arrests over tweet and face book post have taken place. Social media's freedom of expression and the way perceptions have found a market globally has made it popular with professional, business heads like honcho of Virgin Atlantics, Valentino, Gabana are active through micro-blogging  (Twitter) press bytes launch of products, public relations and brand marketing is well managed through social media. 

Blogging has become an extensive medium for information which goes to people world-wide.  Blogs written usually become centers of knowledge for those who do not have access to views of others, who are on the same contemporaneous platform.  Even mundane issued of each day become popular when blogs are written  by celebrities on similar pan issues of politics  fashion home (decor) and even food.  Travel blogs have helped travel and life style channels navigate unknown destinations and bring tourism  Food blogs have given foray to reality shows heaving gourmet cooking, leisure cooking and hospitality sector to different niche.  Blogging has made each common man who blogs become an expert in his/her field of interest and opened huge employment opportunities.  Food bloggers are notice by television channels to anchor for them or wellness.

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Great Musical year 2013 with Drums and Coke Studio

I personally had a great musical studio season and sang two songs with my band overload-It's the firest time a house band member has done that.  Overload's songs has been featured in the film "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mira Nair.  A lot of business and production projects came through this year which Overload and I will be working on.  We released "Ankhai", which gathered a lot of attention and acclaim and the public has started to view Overload in a more serious light. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND PROJECTS IN THE COMING YEAR 2013? 2013 will mark the 10th anniversary of Overlaod. We are planning lots of activities.  I am really looking forward to it. I aim to see pending productions through and release a new album in the summer.

WHICH MUSICIANS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE PERFORMING IN THE COMING YEAR? People who can actually sing and play and have something to say through music. YOUR NEW YEAR 2013 RESOLUTION? I shall let you know when i have one. Pakistan Musicians be it practitioners of POP Classical or Folk Music have enthralled listeners with their superior creations through out 2012.  More recently Fusion music has gained much appreciation.  Blending Pop compositions with flavor of regional FOLK and SUFI mysticism that has become a trademark for Pakistan Musicians. (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Zaidi in Sunday Plus January 2013).

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How would you describe the year 2012 for Pakistan's Music Industry? 2013 (by Farhad Humayun)

Pakistan Musicians be it practitioners of POP Classical or Folk Music have enthralled listeners with their superior creations through out 2012.  More recently Fusion music has gained much appreciation.  Blending Pop compositions with flavor of regional FOLK and SUFI mysticism that has become a trademark for Pakistan Musicians. (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Zaidi in Sunday Plus January 2013).

I think things have picked up this year.  One can see lots of new videos coming out.  Corporations are pumping money into music which is good because musicians are coming out with more content and bad because corporation dictate the kind of music that should be played so it suits their campaign. Most bands seem to be ok with that because they're getting mileage and the opportunity to be seen and heard but there are others who are struggling to express themselves. If you ask me, I shall be happy when some company or management group decides to take bands to a live performance arena where audiences can see and hear the nuances and the energy individual acts have.

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Your New Year 2013 for Resolution?

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

After 10 years of living abroad, experiencing the diverse fields of arts, media, education and United Nation, i am returning to Pakistan to help Imran Khan & PTI bring a Junoon for Change Inshall ALLAH.

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Which musicians would you like to see performing in the coming year 2013

I want artists to help bring an arts and culture revolution in Pakistan to help create unity, hope and change. Let a thousand flowers bloom, Let peace prevail!

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013).

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Tell us about your expectations and projects in the coming year? 2013

I am composing a new album for 2013 based on the concept of "NYA Pakistan". All the proceeds of this album will go to charity to help girl's education in Pakistan.  I am in talks with my friends Junaid Jamshed and Shehzad Hassan about this forthcoming album.

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

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What was the highlight of the previous year 2012 for you?

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

I am impressed by 20 year old guitar player and composer, Usman Riaz who is developing into an artist of substance.  Usman contributed a beautiful instrumental version of saeein for the Junoon 20 album.

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How would you describe the year 2012 for Pakistan's Music Industry? (Hit English Music News in 2012)

The year 2012 kicked off with as much enthusiasm as the country's youthful musical scene possesses, with many high and lows being carried from the last year and an all new generation of musicians set to unravel their musical treats to the ever hungry masses.  Talking to the musicians who brought some of the most appreciation year. Sunday plus asked them about the highlights of 2012 and aspirations from 2013 (This latest news and Auditor by Midhat Ali Ziadi in Sunday Plus January 2013)

How would you describe the year 2012 for Pakistan's Music Industry?

In recent years Pakistan Music Industry has been severely affected by the turbulence and lack of security as a result of terrorism and violence. However the natural talent, resilience and passion of Pakistan artists remains unparalleled 2013 will see a JUNOON for CHANGE across Pakistan.

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Hit English Box and No.5 English Film by Wrath of Titans

* Director: "Jonathan Liebesman"

* Writers: "Dan Mazeau and david Johnson"

* Cast: "Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson and Rosamund Pike"

* Gener: "Action, Adventure and Fantasy"

* Box Office: "Rs.8,458,500/-

(This News Released by "The Nation" Sunday Plus Magazine from 07-01-2013 to 13.01.2013) A decade after his heoric defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus-the demigog son of Zeus-is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year old son. Helius. Meanwhilem a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon. The Titans strength grows stronger as Zeus godly powers are siphoned.

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Top English Box Office Hits 2012 Movie’s by HUNGER GAMES

* Director: "Gary Ross"
* Writers: "Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins"
* Cast: "Jannifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hermsworth"
* Gener: "Action, Adventure and Sci-Fi"
* Box Office: "Rs.9,372,275/-

(This News Released by "The Nation" Sunday Plus Magazine from 07-01-2013 to 13.01.2013) In a dystopian future, the totlitarian nation of Panem is divided between 12 districts and the Capital. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in "The Hunger Games". The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors. When 16-year-old Katinss's young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female represntative, Katniss volunteers to take her place.  She and her male conterpart Peeta, are pitted against bigger and stronger representatives.

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