Pakistan Mobile App Awards 2015 started

To applaud the envisioned success of 3G and 4G services, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in partnership with Mobile Operators, Internet Society (ISOC) Asia-Pacific Bureau and Samsung Pakistan has launched the “Pakistan Mobile App Awards 2015”.

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The awards are inviting individuals from Pakistan to submit innovative mobile applications in 6 different categories, with an overall objective to promote the use of high speed mobile Internet for the benefit of the society.

What Kind of Apps can be Submitted

It will be a platform-neutral contest to ensure equal opportunity, regardless of operating system. Applications can be submitted for android, iOS, Blackberry and Windows Phone. All submissions are subject to pre-defined criteria which includes innovation (no re-use or adaptation of already existing applications), ease of use and impact of the application.

Which Category of Apps are required

The mobile applications of various nature can be submitted in the contest by March 31. Following are the categories that PTA has announced;

Agriculture
Entertainment
Kids
Security
Community
Business
Terms and Conditions

Competition is open to every Pakistani who is eager to make apps
Mobile apps that are already in use or exist in any other form will not be accepted
Winners will be able to host their mobile app on the portals of cellular operators and the awards website
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for a mandatory live demonstration to the panel
Results announced by the final will be considered final
Prizes

1st Prize = Rs. 100,000
2nd Prize = 75,000
3rd Prize = 50,000
To further recognize the innovation, winners will be offered an opportunity to host their apps on portals of mobile operators and awards website. A panel of judges will evaluate and decide the top three (3) applications, winners will be announced at a ceremony to be organized in late April.