The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 is surely to take the industry by storm with its newest features which have never been offered before. It is the lowest priced new generation BlackBerry in the world, being offered for just Rs. 25,000/- The Gemini (Curve™ 8520) is the most innovative and competitively priced handset within the BlackBerry family which has been designed to satisfy the common man’s communication needs & to help them stay in touch while on the move. At the end of this divine month of Ramadan, BlackBerry is no more a dream, it is a reality. It is the perfect EID gift from Ufone, for anyone who desires mobility, convenience and confidence to move among the corporate brass.

Ufone has been among the leading carriers in refining user experience in co-ordination with Research in Motion for the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smart phone.

The sleek and shiny BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smart phone is jam packed with the coolest features like high resolution display, dedicated media keys, smooth track pad navigation, social networking, immediate iTunes and Macintosh compatibility. It also comes with a 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder and is Wi-Fi enabled.

Speaking about this exciting new handheld, Mr. Taimur Faiz Cheema, Head of VAS Ufone said, “This sleek and modern solution from BlackBerry will surely attract every Pakistani customer who has an interest in staying in touch while on the move. This unique smart phone delivers an amazing blend of affordability, functionality, performance, usability and design – making it an ideal choice for both professionals and power users in Pakistan.

Rashid Khan, President & CEO of Mobilink, has been nominated for “The CEO of the Year” Award by the World Communication Awards (WCA) 2009.

Rashid Khan is the only Pakistani to have been shortlisted for CEO of the Year Award, winners of which will be announced in November this year after a vigorous voting process. A forum that aims to bring together over 500 influencers and decision-makers, CEOs and senior executives from the communications industry, WCA recognizes the best industry players every year for their contribution.

Commenting on the recognition, the company spokesperson said, “We are extremely humbled to represent Pakistan positively on international forums and it is extremely inspiring to see our very own CEO being ranked with the best of the best. Such a prestigious global acknowledgement from the WCA for Mr. Rashid Khan’s leadership brings a great sense of pride and accomplishment among the individuals and teams working at Mobilink.”

Rashid Khan, acknowledged for his experience and vision as he heads Pakistan’s largest cellular network in terms of subscriber base and revenue, was shortlisted following a barrage of responses and equitable recommendations from the telecom circles. With more than 15 years of experience in telecommunications, IT, and other technologies, Khan has also held the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, the fastest growing cellular operator in Bangladesh. Earlier Khan was the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Mobilink and was a senior member of the management team who played a key role in the robust growth of Mobilink’s subscriber base.

The World Communication Awards were established in 1999 and recognize excellence amongst global telecom operators in various categories. Previous winners include Bharti Airtel, Etisalat, O2, Orange and VNL.

Ufone which is fast becoming unparalled in introducing innovative mobile products in Pakistan, has now launched BlackBerry Bold smartphone. Being the first to bring this inimitable marvel to the local market will make Ufone a front runner in providing BlackBerry services to customers on the go.

BlackBerry Bold comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi along with a rich set of multimedia capabilities – supporting tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world. This is ultra elegant BlackBerry model featuring a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and a stylish leatherette black plate is a symbol of both accomplishment and aspiration. The stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard makes BlackBerry Bold a ‘must have’ for business professionals and power users. And through integrated GPS, the handset can pinpoint its exact location, supporting BlackBerry maps and other location based applications and services.

From providing wireless access to email, phone, calendar, web and multimedia it covers almost every business and lifestyle application. Speaking about this exclusive new handset, Mr. Ali Ikram, Head of VAS Ufone said, “This elegant BlackBerry Bold from Ufone will surely delight every Pakistani customer who has a keen interest in staying ahead in the tech race as well as those who value increased productivity.

This unique smartphone delivers an amazing blend of functionality, performance, usability and design – making it an ideal choice for both professionals and power users in Pakistan.

Ufone has launched BlackBerry service for its valued corporate customers on the go. Ovex Technologies, the largest third party offshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and IT solution provider in Pakistan, has been chosen by Ufone to partner the provisioning of this BlackBerry service. Ovex Technologies and Ufone’s flawless network coverage in over 3000 cities, towns and villages across Pakistan and over 80 destinations worldwide, now offers Ufone’s corporate customers the accessibility to reach business and office while on the move. CEO Ufone, Mr. Abdul Aziz, said, “We are proud to achieve yet another milestone, on this road to success, that provides service excellence to our valued customers. We are pleased to partner with another big name in the industry that will help us continue our efforts and commitment to keep our customers, our foremost priority, satisfied.