Mobilink Announces Its Partnership with Lahore Qalandars for PSL

Mobilink, the largest cellular network of Pakistan has partnered with Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League. Mobilink has a history of association with cricket and has taken multiple initiatives to promote Cricket in the country. The partnership with Lahore Qalandars will further strengthen Mobilink’s commitment to promoting cricket in Pakistan. To mark the partnership, an event was held in Lahore which was attended by Mobilink’s management, PCB officials, Lahore Qalandars’ Management, distinguished Media Personalities and fans.

Speaking at the event, Aamir Ibrahim, Deputy CEO and CCO-Mobilink said, “We intend to provide full support to the team. Lahore Qalandars is a formidable team which has a great probability of winning the PSL. We know the pulse of the nation and have always developed innovative products and services that bring cricket closer to Pakistan. This initiative reinforces our vision. We are proud to be a part of this league. I am confident that this partnership will greatly benefit Pakistan cricket and will help in revitalizing the sport in the country”.

Talking about the partnership, Shahbaz Maqsood Khan, Director Marketing, Mobilink said, “We feel that this partnership is an extremely positive step forward for Pakistani cricket; a step towards bringing international cricket back to Pakistan, for our cricketers to gain expertise and  to providing a platform for our budding talent to showcase their prowess. When we back our teams, the winner is ultimately Pakistan. We owe our country this and much more”.

The introduction of Pakistan Super League is a pivotal moment for Pakistan to revitalize the game of cricket in the country. Lahore Qalandars, one of the five cricketing franchises participating in the inaugural Pakistan Super League, comprises of a good mix of players.The squad comprises of Azhar Ali, Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Umar Akmal, Sohaib Maqsood, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Rizwan, Kevon Cooper, Hammad Azam, Zafar Gohar, Mustafizur Rahman, Zia Ul Haq, Cameron Delport, Zohaib Khan, Naveed Yasin, Adnan Rasool, Abdul Razzaq, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ehsan Adil and Imran Butt.

Lahore Qalandars will be battling it out with Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators in the inaugural PSL T20 Tournament scheduled to take place in Dubai and Sharjah early next month. Lahore Qalandars will have its first match against Karachi Kings on February 5, 2016.

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Mobicash Partners With Cheezmall.Com to Simplify Online Shopping Experience

Mobicash has partnered with Cheezmall.com, the Chinese Online Shopping Portal in Pakistan to facilitate online shopping for making payments for purchases made through cheezmall.com. The service enables customers with most convenient and secure online payment options.
With the Chinese supplier base of more than 200,000 Cheezmall.com brings a new revolution of online shopping in Pakistan. Through these deals, products are available at extremely lower as a limited time offer. The portal operates in four major categories including Electronics, Home and Bedding, Appliances, Apparels and also some Automobile parts. The nerve center of this portal for Pakistan is located in Shanghai, China.  
Aniqa Afzal Sindhu, Head of Mobile Financial Services - Mobilink commenting on the partnership said, “The collaboration will provide customers with the utmost ease of shopping online along with the satisfaction of using a reliable and instant medium for payment. We at Mobicash continuously work to bring ease to our customer and this initiative is yet another step in fulfilling the needs of our customers.”
Speaking on this occasion Mr Aurangzeb Khan CEO Cheezmall.com stated, “The agreement will enable us to integrate into E-commerce market nationwide by introducing best customers solutions for online shoppers. Our product's quality and best customer service has assured 95% acceptance rate of the products because the products we are dealing in are not available anywhere with such a cost effective price and quality.”
To utilize this mobile financial service, Mobicash users can generate an order and pay by visiting Mobicash retail outlet or directly through their Mobile Accounts or credit / debit card.

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Facilitation of humanitarian aid lands Glomo Awards nomination for Mobicash

Mobicash, a joint venture of Mobilink, Pakistan’s largest telecommunication service provider, and Waseela Microfinance Bank has been nominated for the esteemed GSMA’s GLOMO Awards 2016. Mobicash’s ‘Funds Disbursement for Humanitarian Aid’ is selected in the category of ‘Mobile in Emergency or Humanitarian Situations’.
Launched in 2012, Mobicash has become the fastest growing MFS provider in the country with more than 59,000 agents in 633 cities, towns and villages of Pakistan. It also deploys its services in regions hit by disasters and natural calamities. Various public & private organizations engage Mobicash in such projects. The ‘Funds Disbursement for Humanitarian Aid’ is aimed exclusively for assisting affectees of natural disasters and humanitarian crises. The service was first assigned by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Oct’14 to distribute Punjab Government’s allocated funds in inaccessible areas to families affected by country’s worst ever flooding.  In the same year Pakistan army launched a military operation in North Waziristan to root out terrorism from the country. In relation to the aftermath of this military operation, thousands of residents were displaced & relocated to various areas across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) approached Mobicash in Feb’ 15 to assist in the disbursement of relocation & settlement allowances to temporarily displaced people (TDPs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Through this program, Mobicash showcased its ability of accessing areas labeled inaccessible by banks and other financial institutions, especially in the aftermath of these calamities. Funds were granted to beneficiaries on their mobile accounts with Mobicash sending daily data to the concerned parties for complete visibility of payments being received by the beneficiaries. The biometric based solution enabled Mobicash to ensure no doubling of payments occur, and negate fake claims to the relief funds. The transparency of the procedure ultimately increased credibility of the project. 
Jeffery Hedberg, CEO, Mobilink commented, “We are very pleased to represent Pakistan positively on an international level. The nomination has highlighted Mobilink’s continued dedication to Pakistan and is a great tribute to our team who are delivering in every way we can for our customers.”
While congratulating to all of the nominees for the 2016 GLOMO Awards, Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA stated, "With more than 930 entries this year - a new record - the competition is greater than ever, reflecting the tremendous diversity and pace of innovation across the mobile world. We are particularly excited to be celebrating the 21st year of the awards with a dynamic new format that will recognize and honor achievement throughout Mobile World Congress.”

This year, 285 nominees have been shortlisted for more than 40 awards over eight categories. The event will be held on Feb 22-25 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Over 200 cities now experiencing Mobilink’s best in class 3G network

Mobilink has become the first Telco to expand its 3G network to over 200 cities of Pakistan. In line with its commitment to focus on the growth of high speed internet across the country, Mobilink sped up its 3G network expansion by adding 178 cities, to the existing 31, in the first half of 2015 alone.  Already the largest 3G network in Pakistan, Mobilink ensured its rapid 3G expansion was not hampering performance by certifying optimal performance in each area before moving on to the next.  

Coinciding with Mobilink’s vision to bridge the digital divide prevalent in the country, this milestone has been achieved in just over a year since the commercial launch of high speed mobile internet in Pakistan. During the course of 2015, Mobilink has expanded its 3G network across the country by providing comprehensive coverage in metros, smaller cities, and towns across the four provinces.

In order to encourage the use of 3G and increase awareness in these newly connected areas, Mobilink also offers its subscribers free 3G for a limited period of time, which has been appreciated by people from all walks of life.  

“Mobilink is playing a leading role in expanding the high speed broadband infrastructure in Pakistan. Being the first operator to launch 3G in more than 200 cities strengthens our position as the largest 3G network and also proves Mobilink’s commitment in bridging the digital divide by making a technologically advanced Pakistan,” said Aamir Ibrahim, CCO & Deputy CEO Mobilink. 

Further elaborating on the benefits to the public of a strong 3G presence, and the change in local trends, he stated, “3G broadband facilitates access to knowledge and is a key factor that positively impacts the social-economic canvas in the country. While call and text performance are important aspects of mobile communications, people are now relying more on the internet to for their productivity and entertainment needs. Mobilink remains committed to providing the benefits of a solid high-speed internet connection to every Pakistani, in every nook and corner of the country.”    

To support its superior 3Gservices, Mobilink has in place a robust fiber optic infrastructure that expands to over 8000 kilometers coupled with the latest technology, state-of-the-art equipment and a well versed team of professionals. Mobilink has invested heavily in its 3G network to provide exceptional 3G coverage to its subscribers in more than 200 cities.

Mobilink’s3G network connects millions of people who use the Telco’s superior internet speeds and affordable data packages for education, businesses, communication, entertainment, and e-learning purposes.

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