ISLAMABAD, June 9: Pakistan Post and Ufone have inked an accord to expand mobile phone services to rural areas. According to statement, under the agreement 7,000 postmen would be given mobile phones which would be used by villagers on minimum charges. “It would not only give mobile facilities to villagers but also generate huge revenue for both organizations and the government,” it said.

The MoU was signed by Chairman Pakistan Post Ziaur Rehman and CEO Ufone Baber Khan on Thursday. Secretary Communications Tariq Mehmood, Additional Secretary Mohammad Abbas and other officials of both organizations were also present on the occasion.—Staff Reporter

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