January 8, 2006

Closure of telegram / telex offices in Pakistan

telegram.gif The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) withdrew telegram and telex facilities throughout the country. [via Pakistan Link]

"An inter-office memo issued by the PTCL chief engineer, Islamabad said the telegram and telex had lost its importance as the people preferred SMS, DSL and email. It said about 10,000 surplus officials would be used in other areas where necessary."

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