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Thank you for visiting Night Cafe. As per the time passed, My Windows Live Space became very heavy, due to this it couln't be open on slow speed connection. That's why i decided to update my Windows Live Space; And now, I am hardly working on my space. New ideas are rolling in my mind and i am continouly implementing them.

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Good Bye Night Cafe

Dear All,
I am Very Sorry To say that this is my last blog entry on Night Cafe. It happen, some times, when even good things come to end and this is happened to my this web-space. Today I made my new Windows Live ID (@live.com e-mail address). Unfortunately I can not migrate from @Hotmail.com to @live.com so i took the decision to close my previous account that I made in 1999 (Eight Years Ago)

Along with the new Windows Live ID I have made a new webspace Whose URL is http://hotport.spaces.live.com and I am working very heard to transfer all my stuff from 'Night Cafe' To 'Hot Port'. The Sequence of transferring the stuff will be as follows:
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-Blog Entries
-Friends (If they allow me)
-Others

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- Latest News about Windows Live
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Emran Hashmi

Emran Hashmi

Emran Hashmi

Personal Profile:
Emraan Hashmi was born on 24 March 1979 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His original name is Emran Anwar Hashmi. It was later changed to Farhaan Hashmi. His nickname is Emmi. He is a graduate from Sydenham in Mumbai where he pursued graphics and animations course. His zodiac sign is Aries. His height is approx. 5' 11". He is Muslim by religion. He is unmarried.
Filmography:
Debut Film: Footpath
Hit Movies: Murder, Ashiq Banaya Apne, Chocolate, Jawani Diwani, Aksar, Kalyug, Zehar, and Tumsa Nahi Dekha.
Latest Movies: Jawani Diwani, Kalyug, and Aksar. Awarapan

My Photos Are Coming Very Soon!

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--- Better Browsing

--- Better photo album sorting

--- New Categories

--- And more

Warid Telecom announce Partnership with SingTel

Media and Press Release  By Warid Telecom

SingTel and Warid Telecom announce a Strategic Partnership in Pakistan

Abu Dhabi‚ UAE - June 28‚ 2007 – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (“SingTel”) and Warid Telecom (Private) Limited (“Warid Telecom”)‚ today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement subsequent to which SingTel will acquire a 30 per cent equity stake in Warid Telecom for an estimated US$758 million.

In just two years from its commercial launch in 2005‚ Warid Telecom has reached nearly 9.7 million in reported subscriber numbers‚ representing an estimated market share of 16.6%‚ and making it the third largest mobile operator in Pakistan‚ as of April 2007.

With a large population in excess of 160 million growing at over 2 per cent per annum‚ and a young median age of 20 years‚ Pakistan represents the sixth largest population base in the world.  Fuelled by foreign direct investment‚ its economy has seen strong growth over the past few years.  With a current low mobile penetration rate of 36 per cent‚ and a strong regulatory regime‚ the Pakistani cellular market is one of the most attractive in the world and has recently attracted sustained interest from international telecom operators.

SingTel will invest US$758 million (subject to closing adjustments on completion of the transaction) to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Warid Telecom valuing the company at an enterprise value of US$2.9 billion. The investment is being made as part of a strategy to support Warid Telecom’s continued growth and enhance its market position. The purchase will be satisfied through SingTel’s internal and/or external sources of funds.

Warid Telecom is part of the Abu Dhabi Group‚ led by HH Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan‚ a senior member of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family.

Commenting on the announcement‚ HH Sheikh Nahayan‚ said: “Our partnership with SingTel marks a new milestone in the development of our company. Our customers‚ employees and shareholders stand to reap the benefits of this partnership as we work together to execute our long-term growth strategy.  We look forward to the opportunities that this partnership will bring to Warid Telecom and to the broader telecom sector in Pakistan.”

This latest investment in Warid Telecom will further strengthen SingTel’s position as the leading force in the Asia Pacific mobile market. Including Warid Telecom‚ SingTel‚ together with its associated companies‚ will have a major presence in eight regional cellular markets with a total of more than 130 million subscribers.
SingTel’s Group Chief Executive Officer‚ Ms. Chua Sock Koong‚ said: “SingTel has made substantial investments in markets with high growth potential in South Asia‚ such as India and Bangladesh.  Warid Telecom in Pakistan is a natural fit.  It is also an attractive business with strong brand recognition. The management of Warid Telecom has established an impressive operational track record‚ turning EBITDA-positive in only 17 months after its commercial launch. We see strong upside in terms of the company’s performance and look forward to its continued contribution towards the development of mobile communications in Pakistan.”

Mr. Bashir Tahir‚ Chief Executive Officer of Warid Telecom International added: “SingTel has a reputation for making telecom investments where they can add value strategically‚ and where they work with management to help grow businesses. With SingTel’s technological and commercial expertise‚ Warid Telecom will be well positioned to take on the challenges of the next phase of its development.  We see SingTel sharing with us its international experience and knowledge in different aspects of operating a telecommunications business. Through this partnership‚ we hope to achieve synergies in the areas of procurement‚ marketing‚ international roaming‚ network planning and product development which will ultimately benefit our customers.”

Goldman Sachs advised Warid Telecom and HSBC advised SingTel. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and Allen & Gledhill acted as legal advisers to Warid Telecom and SingTel respectively. Completion of the purchase is conditional upon the fulfillment of certain conditions precedent.

Media contacts:

Peter Heng
Director (Corporate Communications)
SingTel
Tel: +65 9125 0023
Email: peterheng@singtel.com

Ali Tahir
Group Chief Commercial Officer
Warid Telecom International

Tel: + 9712 6266 406 
Email: ali.tahir@waridtel.com

About Warid Telecom (Private) Limited (“Warid Telecom”)

Warid Telecom is the third largest mobile operator in Pakistan‚ with a market share of 16.6%‚ and has nearly 9.7 million in reported subscriber numbers as of April 2007. The company launched its services in May 2005 and has sustained a very rapid expansion since. The company has a 15-year license to operate GSM-based mobile services in Pakistan‚ Azad Jammu and Kashmir‚ and the Northern areas.

Warid Telecom has achieved its current market position in Pakistan through a focus on customer service and innovation‚ and is recognized for its quality of service and strong brand image. The company has over the last six months more than doubled its investment in the expansion of its network and capacity in order to meet the rapidly growing demand for its services.

About Warid Telecom International LLC (“WTI”) and Abu Dhabi Group

Warid Telecom is part of WTI‚ a telecommunications group set up in 2004 to acquire‚ own and operate telecom assets in the emerging markets of Asia and Africa. In addition to its operation in Pakistan‚ WTI successfully launched its operation in Bangladesh in May 2007 with half a million subscribers acquired in less than two months. Furthering its international expansion in its target markets‚ WTI has acquired licenses in Congo Brazzaville and Uganda and is preparing to launch its operations in these two markets in the second half of 2007. Through its subsidiary Wateen Telecom‚ the Group also operates a 5‚000 km fiber optic backbone in Pakistan and is launching a Wimax service in addition to the Long Distance and International (LDI) service it offers today.

WTI is backed by the Abu Dhabi Group‚ one of the leading business groups in the United Arab Emirates‚ with interests in sectors including banking and financial services‚ hospitality‚ construction‚ telecommunications services‚ real estate and manufacturing. Led by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan the Abu Dhabi Group has been investing in Pakistan for many years and is today one of the largest foreign investors in the country. Apart from Warid Telecom in Pakistan‚ its other successful investments in the country include Bank Alfalah Limited‚ United Bank Limited‚ Taavun (Pvt.) Limited‚ Alfalah Insurance Company Limited‚ Alfalah GHP Investment Management‚ Alfalah Securities (Pvt) Ltd and Wateen Telecom (Pvt) Limited.

About Singapore Telecommunications Limited (“SingTel”)

SingTel is Asia's leading communications group with operations and investments around the world. Serving both the corporate and consumer markets‚ it is committed to bringing the best of global communications to customers in the Asia Pacific and beyond. With significant operations in Singapore and Australia (through wholly-owned subsidiary SingTel Optus)‚ the Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of services that include voice and data services over fixed‚ wireless and Internet platforms.

To serve the needs of multi-national corporations‚ SingTel has a network of 37 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific‚ Europe and the United States. These offices enable SingTel to deliver reliable and quality network solutions to its customers‚ either on its own or jointly with local partners.

The Group also has major investments in Bangladesh‚ India‚ Indonesia‚ the Philippines and Thailand. Including Warid Telecom‚ SingTel‚ together with its associated companies‚ will have a major presence in eight regional cellular markets with a total of more than 130 million customers. SingTel employs more than 19‚000 people worldwide and had a turnover of S$13.15 billion (US$8.40 billion) and net profit after tax of S$3.78 billion (US$2.42 billion) for the year ended 31 March 2007. 

 

 

 

 

 

Media Press Release On  the hand Of Singtel

SingTel and Warid Telecom announce a Strategic Partnership in Pakistan

Abu Dhabi, UAE - June 28, 2007 – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (“SingTel”) and Warid Telecom (Private) Limited (“Warid Telecom”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement subsequent to which SingTel will acquire a 30 per cent equity stake in Warid Telecom for an estimated US$758 million.

In just two years from its commercial launch in 2005, Warid Telecom has reached nearly 9.7 million in reported subscriber numbers, representing an estimated market share of 16.6%, and making it the third largest mobile operator in Pakistan, as of April 2007.

With a large population in excess of 160 million growing at over 2 per cent per annum, and a young median age of 20 years, Pakistan represents the sixth largest population base in the world. Fuelled by foreign direct investment, its economy has seen strong growth over the past few years. With a current low mobile penetration rate of 36 per cent, and a strong regulatory regime, the Pakistani cellular market is one of the most attractive in the world and has recently attracted sustained interest from international telecom operators.

SingTel will invest US$758 million (subject to closing adjustments on completion of the transaction) to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Warid Telecom, valuing the company at an enterprise value of US$2.9 billion. The investment is being made as part of a strategy to support Warid Telecom’s continued growth and enhance its market position. The purchase will be satisfied through SingTel’s internal and/or external sources of funds.

Warid Telecom is part of the Abu Dhabi Group, led by HH Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, a senior member of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family.

Commenting on the announcement, HH Sheikh Nahayan, said: “Our partnership with SingTel marks a new milestone in the development of our company. Our customers, employees and shareholders stand to reap the benefits of this partnership as we work together to execute our long-term growth strategy. We look forward to the opportunities that this partnership will bring to Warid Telecom and to the broader telecom sector in Pakistan.”

This latest investment in Warid Telecom will further strengthen SingTel’s position as the leading force in the Asia Pacific mobile market. Including Warid Telecom, SingTel, together with its associated companies, will have a major presence in eight regional cellular markets with a total of more than 130 million subscribers.

SingTel’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Chua Sock Koong, said: “SingTel has made substantial investments in markets with high growth potential in South Asia, such as India and Bangladesh. Warid Telecom in Pakistan is a natural fit. It is also an attractive business with strong brand recognition. The management of Warid Telecom has established an impressive operational track record, turning EBITDA-positive in only 17 months after its commercial launch. We see strong upside in terms of the company’s performance and look forward to its continued contribution towards the development of mobile communications in Pakistan.”

Mr. Bashir Tahir, Chief Executive Officer of Warid Telecom International added: “SingTel has a reputation for making telecom investments where they can add value strategically, and where they work with management to help grow businesses. With SingTel’s technological and commercial expertise, Warid Telecom will be well positioned to take on the challenges of the next phase of its development. We see SingTel sharing with us its international experience and knowledge in different aspects of operating a telecommunications business. Through this partnership, we hope to achieve synergies in the areas of procurement, marketing, international roaming, network planning and product development which will ultimately benefit our customers.”

Goldman Sachs advised Warid Telecom and HSBC advised SingTel. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and Allen & Gledhill acted as legal advisers to Warid Telecom and SingTel respectively. Completion of the purchase is conditional upon the fulfillment of certain conditions precedent.

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About Warid Telecom (Private) Limited (“Warid Telecom”)

Warid Telecom is the third largest mobile operator in Pakistan, with a market share of 16.6%, and has nearly 9.7 million in reported subscriber numbers as of April 2007. The company launched its services in May 2005 and has sustained a very rapid expansion since. The company has a 15-year license to operate GSM-based mobile services in Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and the Northern areas.

Warid Telecom has achieved its current market position in Pakistan through a focus on customer service and innovation, and is recognized for its quality of service and strong brand image. The company has over the last six months more than doubled its investment in the expansion of its network and capacity in order to meet the rapidly growing demand for its services.

About Warid Telecom International LLC (“WTI”) and Abu Dhabi Group

Warid Telecom is part of WTI, a telecommunications group set up in 2004 to acquire, own and operate telecom assets in the emerging markets of Asia and Africa. In addition to its operation in Pakistan, WTI successfully launched its operation in Bangladesh in May 2007 with half a million subscribers acquired in less than two months. Furthering its international expansion in its target markets, WTI has acquired licenses in Congo Brazzaville and Uganda and is preparing to launch its operations in these two markets in the second half of 2007. Through its subsidiary Wateen Telecom, the Group also operates a 5,000 km fiber optic backbone in Pakistan and is launching a Wimax service in addition to the Long Distance and International (LDI) service it offers today.

WTI is backed by the Abu Dhabi Group, one of the leading business groups in the United Arab Emirates, with interests in sectors including banking and financial services, hospitality, construction, telecommunications services, real estate and manufacturing. Led by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, the Abu Dhabi Group has been investing in Pakistan for many years and is today one of the largest foreign investors in the country. Apart from Warid Telecom in Pakistan, its other successful investments in the country include Bank Alfalah Limited‚ United Bank Limited, Taavun (Pvt.) Limited, Alfalah Insurance Company Limited, Alfalah GHP Investment Management, Alfalah Securities (Pvt) Ltd and Wateen Telecom (Pvt) Limited.

About Singapore Telecommunications Limited (“SingTel”)

SingTel is Asia's leading communications group with operations and investments around the world. Serving both the corporate and consumer markets, it is committed to bringing the best of global communications to customers in the Asia Pacific and beyond. With significant operations in Singapore and Australia (through wholly-owned subsidiary SingTel Optus), the Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of services that include voice and data services over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms.

To serve the needs of multi-national corporations, SingTel has a network of 37 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. These offices enable SingTel to deliver reliable and quality network solutions to its customers, either on its own or jointly with local partners.

The Group also has major investments in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. Including Warid Telecom, SingTel, together with its associated companies, will have a major presence in eight regional cellular markets with a total of more than 130 million customers. SingTel employs more than 19,000 people worldwide and had a turnover of S$13.15 billion (US$8.40 billion) and net profit after tax of S$3.78 billion (US$2.42 billion) for the year ended 31 March 2007.

Awarapan (Review) آوارہ پن

Choosing an interesting story is difficult. But doing justice to the story is nothing short of an achievement. AWARAPAN, directed by Mohit Suri, gets it right on both the levels -- on paper first, on celluloid later.
For Hindi moviegoers, the story may remind you of Rakesh Roshan's KOYLA [SRK, Madhuri, Amrish Puri], but in actuality, AWARAPAN borrows from director Kim Ji-woon's Korean film A BITTERSWEET LIFE [2005; Korean title: DALKOMHAN INSAENG; starring Lee Byung-Hun, Kim Young-Cheol, Shin Mina]. Nothing wrong with being inspired, since every director has his way of interpreting a story. Also, Mohit adapts the content to suit Indian sensibilities.
AWARAPAN is as raw as a gash inflicted by a rod. A number of Hindi films have plunged into the underbelly of the underworld/mafia in the past, so how different is AWARAPAN from films of its ilk? AWARAPAN packs in all this and something extra in those 2 hours -- a love story and spirituality.

 

More than anything else, AWARAPAN marks the coming of age of one of the most under-rated actors on this side of the Atlantic -- Emraan Hashmi. Shunning and discarding his by-now-famous casanova image, Emraan enacts a role that every actor craves for in his heart since the opportunities are limited in the masala set-up. And the youngster interprets it with aplomb.
To sum up, AWARAPAN has style and substance, both. The film packs a solid punch in those 12 reels.
AWARAPAN is the story of man called Shivam [Emraan Hashmi], who searches for joy but finds pain and loneliness. It is the journey of a heartbroken lover who, in order to escape from the ghosts of his tragic past, dedicates himself to serve his gangster boss Malik [Ashutosh Rana], who runs a chain of hotels in Hong Kong.
One day, Malik asks Shivam to do an unusual job for him. He asks him to keep an eye on his young mistress Reema [Mrinalini Sharma] while he is away on a brief business trip. Reema is a young Pakistani girl who is a victim of human trafficking. Malik had 'bought' her in the flesh market in Bangkok.
The brief is clear: If Reema is found cheating behind Malik's back, Shivam has to eliminate her. From the moment Shivam sets his eyes on Reema, his frozen past begins to raise its head. He is reminded of his lost love [Shriya Saran] and how he had failed to save it from a catastrophe.
And then one night Shivam is shocked to discover that the innocent looking Reema has a secret boyfriend [Rehaan Khan], whom she has tucked away and is planning to run away with. Does Shivam remain loyal to Malik and execute his orders or does he take on his wrath by daring to go against him?
Frankly, you need to have a strong stomach to absorb a film like AWARAPAN. The film is dark, serious and violent. The romance, therefore, is minimal, but whenever injected in the plotline acts as a coolant.
Director Mohit Suri continues to grow as a storyteller. Note the sequence when Shriya's father catches Shriya and Emraan red-handed and the confrontation that ensues, leaving Emraan's life devastated. Note another sequence: Emraan walking up to Ashutosh Rana and after a verbal duel, fires at him from point-blank range. There're more sequences that only illustrate the fact that Mohit is amongst the finest storytellers today.
But, on the flip side, the excessive violence can be off-putting for a section of viewers. Emraan being buried alive or the constant gunshots and gore can compel you to take your eyes off the screen. This film is definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Pritam's musical score is refreshing. The tunes are fresh and so are the voices. Cinematography [Raaj Chakravarti] is good, although a few sequences could've been better lit in some scenes. The background score [Raju Singh] is excellent. Dialogues are a highpoint. The dialogue between Ashutosh Rana and Mrinalini, drawing parallels with a sick puppy, is superb.
As mentioned at the outset, Emraan delivers a magnificent performance. When the year draws to a close and the 'Best Actor' nominations are being formalized, including this performance would only be appreciating and acknowledging qualitative work.
Ashutosh Rana is splendid and all you want to ask the actor is, aap kahan thhe itne mahine? Shriya Saran has a small role, but she sparkles every time she appears on screen. Mrinalini is a talent to watch out for. She's outstanding!
Purab Kohli is superb as the eccentric nephew of Ashutosh Rana. Ashish Vidyarthi is wasted. Salil Acharya is a welcome addition to the list of talented actors. Shaad [introduced in WOH LAMHE] is very good. Rehaan Khan [introduced in JAANA] is hardly there. Atul Parchure is nice.
On the whole, AWARAPAN is a well-made product that should appeal to its target audience -- the youth, especially those who appreciate genuinely hatke themes. At the box-office, the film will be affected due to multiple releases in a week. Releasing the film in an open week, without oppositions, would've only helped. However, AWARAPAN should grow with a strong word of mouth.