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PTCL ACHIEVES ISO CERTIFICATIONS FOR CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES SECURITY

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Karachi, 21^st June, 2018: PTCL has become the country’s first telecom operator to achieve two ISO certifications in parallel for its cloud services ‘Infrastructure-as-a-Service’ (IaaS) offering. These are ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27017:2015.

The International Standards Organization (ISO) and International Electro technical Commission (IEC) are the authorities for these standards. The ISO 27017 is a Cloud security-specific standard, while ISO/IEC 27000 is a family of standards that helps organizations keep information assets secure.

On this occasion, PTCL’s Chief Technological Information Officer, Saad Muzaffar Waraich said, “These international certifications clearly demonstrate PTCL’s recognition of the criticality of securing cloud-based solutions. Our customers trust us with their data, and these certifications ensure that proper controls are in place, not only to secure our platforms, but also our customers’ data.”

PTCL’s cloud offering allows our customers to utilize the amount of computing resources as per their requirements on an OPEX model without having to invest in hardware themselves. Addressing the specific needs of cloud security, ISO/IEC 27017 builds upon ISO/IEC 27001 – providing additional controls and implementation guidance on architecture, technology and processes to ensure information security is well protected in the cloud.

Adil Rashid, Chief Digital Services Officer, highlighted that, “PTCL has set the standard in providing safe and secure solutions to our corporate customers with cloud services security. They can safely utilize our platforms knowing that all their confidential data is protected through multi-layer safety net as provided by international certifications ensuring highest levels of customer satisfaction.”

Recently PTCL also announced Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Level -I certification v3.2 for its Infrastructure-As-A-Service (IaaS)/ PTCL Smart Cloud offering, which assures maximum security compliance as per international standards.

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About PTCL: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is the largest integrated Information Communication Technology (ICT) Company of Pakistan. With a humble start from a telephone and telegraph department in 1947, it has evolved to offer latest digital and telecommunication technologies today. It acts as the communication backbone for the country with the largest fiber cable network that spans from Khyber to Karachi and submarine cables connecting Pakistan to the world. For more information, visit www.ptcl.com.pk

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PTCL ORGANIZED NATIONWIDE IFTAARS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED ACROSS PAKISTAN - Ramzan Mehman with PTCL Razakaars

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KARACHI – 12^th June, 2018: PTCL’s in-house volunteer force PTCL Razakaar hosted community Iftaars nationwide, whereby spreads were laid out for people at mosques, hospitals, old age homes and labour communities. The company was able to reach out to approximately 13000 beneficiaries across the nation.

PTCL catered to fasting communities in far flung areas such as Sorange in Balochistan, GhallaMandi in Punjab, Tharparkar in Sindh and DI Khan in KPK as well as travelers and less privileged people in the heart of cities such as the Clock Tower of Faisalabad.

PTCL Razakaars were able to spread smiles across people tending to their ailing family members at The Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, DHQ and Lady Hospital in DI Khan, Civil Hospital Gujranwala, DHQ Hospital Khanewal, Nishtar Hospital Multan and the Civil Hospital Larkana. Community members of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were reached out through distribution of lunchboxes by our mobile vans. Razakaars made the effort to personally reach out to the most deserving persons hence living up to the true spirit of the month and the RamzanMehman Drive.

The largest Iftaar meal was laid out at the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad where 1000 visitors were treated and served by the company’s volunteers. Iftaars were also hosted at the Jamia Masjid Larkana, Gujrat and Abbottabad. This is the second year of the PTCL Razakaar program. Approximately 600 volunteers registered under the drive are regularly engaged in community service initiatives each quarter.

President & CEO PTCL Dr. Daniel Ritz appreciated the efforts of the PTCL Razakaar force saying it was commendable how we managed to reach out to people truly in need, even in most remote areas, across the country. He further added that PTCL is humbled to contribute positively to the society and will continue philanthropic initiatives with the same zeal and fervor.

The Razakaar Program has emerged as an integral part of the company’s CSR initiatives, as the company plans to undertake many activities covering Health, Education, Youth Development, Inclusion, Environment and Disaster Response.

PTCL is a socially responsible organization and promotes the fostering of societal development. The spirit is deeply entrenched in its roots and is the inspiration behind this initiative. PTCL has a history and legacy to serve the nation since its inception and has undertaken a number of CSR initiatives till today as part of its contribution to the society.

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Blog Coverage- Ishq Ramazan Highlights Day 5

I was glad to be Invited for the blog coverage for Ishq Ramzan Transmission by TvOne. One of the pioneer in serving the best programs whether its related to religious, cultural, entertainment or from any other walk of life. It was my first experience to cover any event at large live on such a huge level. The host of the show is none other than, the very talented Sahir Lodhi, who doesn't need any introduction. He is the simple, down to earth and holds so much empathy towards mankind, that I came to know after meeting him in person. May be there are many people, who might don't disagree to me but, what I have seen and felt I have much respect for him. It's far easy to criticize someone, yet its far difficult to praise and search for what that person has done good for many others. As, sat down for a round table meeting, we were shocked to hear, when he gave us some of the harsh reality checks about the society.

His words, aap ko kya pata ek bike say kitnay log ek ghar may faida uthatay ha. Aap ko kya pata us ek bike say, pura ek ghar chalta" and so on...

About the Event

Sehar Transmission

Prominent religious scholar and host of the Isha Ramzan Transmission Shabbir Abu Talib had welcomed the audience by spreading meaningful and intellectual knowledge of Islam. He then introduced some of the special guests that were presented at the Fifth Sehar Transmission on the sets of Ishq Ramazan.

Mufti Muhammad Shahid Madni recited a few verses from Quran and enlightened the audience with the abundant knowledge of Quran. Moving on in the transmission, Dr Farooq Sattar presence enticed the Ishq Ramazan Sehri transmission and shared their vast cultured thoughts on various areas.

Rohani Guldashtah Segment

Dr Syed Ashraf Jilani had described the significance of Quranic verses and their positive effect on one's life. He also presented Wazifa to be protected from the evil eye. Lastly, Ishq Ramzan sehar transmission was graced by the the Zulfiqar Hussaini and renown reciter, Yousuf Memon, who were called by Shabbir Abu Talib to shower the flowers of adoration in respect of Prophet PBUH. The Sehar Transmission was concluded by performing Namaz-e-Fajar, which was performed by Faseeh -Uddin-Shoarwardi on request by Shabbir.

Iftar transmission

Dr. Mehmood Madni recited few verses from Quran in his soulful voice to being the Fifth Iftar transmission of Ishq Ramazan. The most loved host Sahir Lodhi warmly welcomed the audience in the fifth Iftar transmission by sharing a small thought for the day. Sahir who is known for his intellect intelligence and who also promised in delivering a new message, a new resolution and determination to compel the procedures of the Holy Month of Ramazan. With this, Sahir introduced the panelists, experts and Naat Khwans for the day, a central part of the TvOne Ishq Ramazan transmission.

Kitchen segment

Chef Warda prepared Chicken Koila Karhai, and at the Jam-e-Shreen kitchen Chef, Ehtesham prepared delicious Red Queen Mocktail.

Remedy segment

Farah presented the remedy for suntan and skin tightening pack. Hakim Shah Nazeer presented the miracle weight loss pack through which viewers can lose up to 4 kgs in 24 days. Moving ahead in the transmission, the twin brothers Shami & Kami along with Aqsa and other respectable reciters, recited the most popular Naat Kalam Tala-al-badru alayna in their heartfelt voice.

Debate segment

Sahir Lodhi deliberately welcomed the youngest debater in the Ishq Ramazan transmission. Sahir began with Andaz-e-Bayan segment with an intriguing topic and welcomed four contestants from yesterday’s transmission for yet another chance to showcase their talent. Furthermore, two out four contestants proceed to the next level in the competition.

Before the break young NaatKhwans panel presented Qaseeda Burda Shareef along with Asr Azan by Faseeh-Uddin- Soharwardi.

Quiz Competition

Right after the break, Sahir introduced the first set of quizzes in the quiz competition. Competition heat is on now, still it's just the fifth day of the ongoing competitions and we have a month to set the winners.

As we moved on, within the transmission, the Reciter Hasan Bin Khursheed presented a heartfelt Kalam in Ishq Ramazan Iftar transmission leaving the audience teary-eyed. Jamsheed Sabri Brothers presented a spellbinding Kalam

Ulemas and NaatKhwans were welcomed by Sahir Lodhi perform 5th Roza Iftar together with a message of peace and harmony at the end of the fifth Iftar transmission.

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Ishq Ramazan Highlights Day 3

Sehar Transmission

Prominent religious scholar and host of the Isha Ramzan Transmission Shabbir Abu Talib had welcomed the audience by spreading meaningful and intellectual knowledge of Islam. He then introduced some of the special guests that were presented at the Third Sehar Transmission on the sets of Ishq Ramazan.

Mufti Muhammad Shahid Madni recited a few verses from Quran and enlightened the audience with the abundant knowledge of Quran. Moving ahead, the most Pakistani popular political spokes person Asif Hussain and Salman Baloch presence enticed the Ishq Ramazan Sehri transmission and shared their vast cultured thoughts on various areas. Adding on, Shabbir Abu Talib had also helped, the culinary specialist by recalling the activities of the housewives or housebound women who had to plan the sehar and iftar bearing the scorching heat and warm. Coming up to the most influential and informative segment of the transmission “Sawal Aapka Jawab Humara”, Dr Fazal, Allama Masudi and other scholars and researchers were welcomed by Shabbir to discuss about the Prophet PBUH personality and his gleaming nature. Lastly, Ishq Ramzan sehar transmission was graced by the guests present, who were called by Shabbir Abu Talib the Naatkhwans, showering the flowers of adoration in respect of Prophet PBUH. The Sehar Transmission was concluded by performing Namaz-e-Fajar, which was performed by Faseeh -Uddin-Shoarwardi on request by Shabbir.

Iftar transmission

Dr. Mehmood Madni recited few verses from Quran in his soulful voice to being the Third Iftar transmission of Ishq Ramazan. The most loved host Sahir Lodhi warmly welcomed the audience in the third Iftar transmission by sharing a small thought for the day. Sahir who is known for his intellect intelligence and who also promised in delivering a new message, a new resolution and determination to compel the procedures of the Holy Month of Ramazan. With this, Sahir introduced the panelists, experts and Naat Khwans for the day, a central part of the TvOne Ishq Ramazan transmission. Moving ahead in the transmission, Sahir then announced the cost spend on his styling to orphans, as he wish to celebrate Ramazan and Eid helping the underprivileged. Moreover, he also stressed to witness simplicity during the Holy Month of Ramazan. the most liked Kalam of Ishq Ramazan transmission Shah-e-Madina, was recited by the prominent Naat Khwan twin brothers Shami& Kami along with Aqsa and other respectable recite’s.

Kitchen segment

Chef Warda prepared Paneer Reshmi handi, and at the Jam-e-Shreen kitchen Chef, Ehtesham prepared delicious banana smoothie.

Choti si Naiki Segment

Sahir Lodhi whole heartedly welcomes Alamgir Welfare Trust representative; Assistant trustee explained that Alamgir Welfare Trust had started their journey by collecting the wasteful resources of weddings (nearby) until now, they are fortune enough to have a startup working with 800 patients every day, this includes: wedding dowry issues to workings in educational sector by providing school course and full-term educational scholarships. On hearing this, Sahir lends his helping hand to Alamgir Welfare Trust, earlier in this Holy Month of Ramadan Sahir had already reciprocated the kind gesture by donating blood with the Fatmid Trust.

Remedy segment

Viewers witnessed herbal remedy of losing weight in just 10 days, along with a beneficial remedy for Skin Care in the Holy Month of Ramadan. Moving ahead in the transmission, Faseeh -Uddin-Soharwardi recited the most popular Naat Kalam Tanam Farsooda Jaan Para in his heartfelt voice.

Debate segment

Sahir Lodhi deliberately welcomed the fresh set of participants to present their words on the topic "Har Chamkti Chez Sona Nahi Hoti" though it was a tough competition between the participants two out of four managed to continue to the next level.

Before the break young NaatKhwans panel presented Qaseeda Burda Shareef along with Asr Azan by Faseeh-Uddin- Soharwardi.

Quiz Competition

Right after the break, Sahir introduced the first set of quizzes in the quiz competition. Competition heat is on now, still it's just the third day of the ongoing competitions and we have a month to set the winners.

Ulemas and NaatKhwans were welcomed by Sahir Lodhi perform 3rd Roza Iftar together with a message of peace and harmony at the end of the third Iftar transmission.