Supernet gets brand of the year award: Supernet limited, the leading corporate data network, has been awarded the brand of the year award 2009. It is the first time that the company has received this prestigious award. In the past few years Supernet limited has also been recognised for its contributions.  The investiture ceremony for the brand of the year award is scheduled to be held at end of the month in Islamabad and the Prime Minister of Pakistan his Excellency Yousuf Raza Gilani, will distribute the awards amongst the winners.

Microsoft, AKF-P to explore ICTs potential with CSOs: Microsoft (Pakistan) and the Aga Khan Foundation – Pakistan (AKF-P) have reached an understanding to explore the potential and challenges of using information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development with prominent civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the country.
Under the agreement, the AKF-P through financial assistance from Microsoft Pakistan will organise a dialogue in Islamabad next month with prominent CSOs and NGOs who have been using ICTs to address challenges of income and other poverty, health, education, environment, cultural heritage and participation in the country.
Microsoft Pakistan’s General Manager Kamal Ahmed commented, “the initiative will help highlight and develop ICTs awareness amongst individuals and institutions from all across the country. CSOs and NGOs will become a more formidable player in the spread of knowledge and education which are the crucial tools of progress in today’s age.”
AKF-P Chief Executive Officer Dr Karim Ali Bhai said, “the event will facilitate CSOs and NGOs to forge strong linkages and promote usage of technology for finding creative solutions to local challenges
Microsoft continues to focus on making technology more affordable, relevant and accessible for under-served communities. Through its unlimited potential commitment, Microsoft is working with governments, intergovernmental organisations, NGOs and industry partners, to meet its first major milestone – to reach the next one billion people who are not yet realising the benefits of technology – by 2015.