Karachi goes gaga over Imran Khan telephone call, in new PTI marketing ploy
Who could it be at this hour, she pondered as she drowsily reached for the handset. To her surprise, a husky but alluring voice - one which has been clogging the airwaves these days - was on the other end, speaking in Urdu.
“Assalam-o-Alaikum. This is Imran Khan speaking. How are you? I am coming to your city to bring everyone together on December 25 at Mazar-e-Quaid for a peace rally. I hope that you can break all the shackles and take part because at this rally we need to make the beginnings of a new Pakistan. I will be waiting. Thank you.”
This recorded voice message by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) chairperson Imran Khan has been waking up people across the city – much to their delight it appears.
“I was shocked to hear him,” said Saba Abid, who received the message on Sunday morning. “In the beginning, I couldn’t understand why he was calling me. I think it’s a creative way to advertise, except for the part of waking up people early in the morning.”
It seems to have worked, however, as Ariba, a teenage resident of DHA, was sufficiently convinced. “Listening to his voice message was amazing,” she gushed. “I am definitely going to his jalsa with all my friends.”
This marketing strategy was first used to invite people in Lahore before the jalsa on October 30 and the party felt it produced successful results in mobilising thousands of people. “In Karachi we decided to do the same thing because miscreants are tearing down our posters and banners,” said the party’s head in Sindh, Naeem-ul Haq. “Through Imran Khan’s personalised message, we hope to mobilise our supporters.”
The phone campaign has been going on for a week. “Around 300,000 people will be receiving the recorded messages on their PTCL landlines,” explained SM Ilyas at the PTI Karachi office. This is about half of the total number of subscribers in the city.
A Lahore company is involved in the social marketing, and anyone can call the number, 042-38375454, to hear the message as well.
Haseeb Anwar, a resident of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, was so excited to hear his favourite politician’s voice, he started talking back until he realised it was a recorded message. He’ll just have to wait till Christmas to hear him live.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 20th, 2011.
Correction: Due to a typographical error, the word 'beginnings' was misspelled in an earlier version of the article. The error has been rectified.
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@Sk: it,s for pti publicity
@bilal: I assure you, this is allowed. Its a multi-trillion dollar industry; telemarketing. Besides, i personally think this service was kind of a donation by the company; Imran gave them his voice for his message and after that they played their own publicity messages.
This is quiet revolutionary and innovative ! Hope that PMN-L isn't eager to copy this one too. I can assure all the ladies were breathless ;) giving it another sense in the first place lol
Great idea. Only don't call so early in the morning.
This was a lovely reply. Thanks for making me laugh.@Omair:
No at east I do not thinks.@bilal:
Imran; take care of judiciary and the police force. Rest every thing will come into automatically though slowly. Think about it young man.Police and judiciary without corruption will solve all the problems without doing any thing else.
Regards.
I had suffered from dengue and called Punjab govt helpline. After a few days, they called me back at my PTCL and Shahbaz shareef at the other end was talking about dengue control tips "men aap ka khadim e alla aap se mukhatib hon....." :-)
the idea is good but sounds a bit spam to me.
Nice idea Sir je :)
Congrats! May Allah Courage him to make all things possible what he promised
well the large turnout at the jalsa proved that the phone marketing strategy worked
I am furqan farooqui.... PTI and Imran Khan supporter...
imran khan will destroy corruption
i got da call :D
@amin, dear brother here in canada we recieve so many calls from advertisers and they wake us up, but you had to wake up once in life time and that also for a great cause of saving this country from the hands of all the monsters (our corrupt rulers), Its been thirty years that I am out of my country , not because I want to but because of political and financial situation off our motherland. I wish if Imran wins and Allah give him enough strenth to fullfill his promises and bring back our Pakistan which I left in 1980. Imran khan zinda bad
Well...!! Have gone through the comments and realized that no one really described the right word for this technique. This is actually called a VIRAL CAMPAIGN, its a marketing strategy for promotion that is done on behalf of ''Area Range (distance)'' or ''no. of contacts(like IK msg)''. This is being used throughout the world since years but introduced very first time here in PAK. Nevertheless, an effective way to convey the invitation to join for the Jalsa that has whetted my appetite to go for attending the event and I'm so looking forward to it as well. God Bless Imran Khan.. We Love You...!!!
politicians are becoming innovative,in India they distribute cash,mixers grinders mobile phones and other house hold goods to woo the house wife,it however does not work
God bless u imran khan.. we all trust you..
@bilal: You won't get the message if you didn't register for it. So its not a spam.
@JoJo u living in 18th century i think. in UK and US, everyone receives calls like this. Great strategy from PTI. God bless Pakistan.
I love IK
Wakeup Pakistan. No more time to waste or for any slackness. Time to act now. We slept enough.
@bilal: Dear, we are raging the WAR against the corruption......... and we all know that everything is right in Love and War..... So imran Bhai keep it up....... we are with you ............ and w'll meet on 25th Dec 2011 which will be the new beginning for Pakistan...............
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
Inshallah this jalsa will break all records in pakistan we r with u imran khaannnnnnnnnnn
well...i think thats a good way of making people enthusiastic...i mean come on we really dont mind receiving calls from credit card people.....y this call is bothering us...is it because it is made at 7 am in the morning....? or is it bcoz y the other parties didnt think of it first....i think Imran khan is genuinely trying to give this nation a wake up call....so lets all wake up...or else it will be too late....
This is just a new marketing strategy. This happens everywhere across the world. If you do not know the number or not feel like listening. Just do not pickup your phone SIMPLE.
I think it's cute! Probably the first Pakistani leader who's seeking out the 'riyaa'a'! :D To those who don't like the calls- treat it as a wrong number :-)
Either it is legal or illegal but if it is by PTI then its a good strategy and we should all take it positively and give a chance to a party who have not been in Govt. before....
Imran you are an angel Keep Judiciary at your top priority every thing else will be set in due course
Syed Abdul Quddus Clifton, Karachi
I had tears in my eyes when I heard his voice.Could he be our saviour after Allah (swt)?I have really high hopes Imran bhai.And expect so much from you!And so does the rest of Pakistan.I pray to Allah that he guides you to the right path.May he bless you with a long and healthy life.Please don't ever let us down...You are our last hope....
@JoJo: in UK u can do that as well without paying millions in fine , i m getting calls everyday from different companies. as there is something called directory and ex directory number, when u make a contract with any telecommunication company they ask your permission to include ur number in the directory for marketing companies to contact with u and the companies have to pay to buy these directories. even when u register urself on voterlist , there is one question about whether u want ur details to be included in the directory for marketing purposes or not.....
So IK havent done anything illegal and if its illegal then PTCL should b held responsible for providing the data to PTI
GO imran go . Love to see his new way of marketing and creating good effect.
@bilal: i am too lazy to read what other people answered..actually if you read bit about American democracy you will be surprised to know how deeply campaigns are legalised, for instance donations per person read Clinton, you will know what i am talking about... IK is the first to find this loop hole or a new way just like Obama did in 2008 in the long run , it will be banned because people will be annoyed hearing from PMLQ speaking rubbish Urdu!!
awesome! great idea, love to hear most vibrant Political Party like PTI is using current era techonoligical resources effectively..........success definately..........!
Telephone campaigning has been in vogue for ages in USA and other countries are joining the race as it is economical.Main candidates normally send their recorded message a few days before casting of vote.Here we have invitation for the Jalsa.
@bilal: oh come on! But on a serious note, who doesn't want to! Or, at least, who cares
@Hameedullah: I know denotative and connotative meanings. So why choose a word with negative connotations?
As for open mind advice, if I had a closed mind I would have agreed to whatever the headline said.
I am living in USA and we recieve calls everyday on landline from different advertisment companies so I think it is not illegal provided you introduce yourself in mesage . Anyway great idea by PTI of using technology and we expect PTI to use these new innovative ideas in every field to take country out of mess.
Imran Khan is the only and only true leader in Pakistan. I'm definitely going to his jalsa.
@Zalim Singh: Now u r going to his personal life Quaid azam couldn't hold to his daughter Bt look he is the founder of Pakistan Wait and see how he ll take Pakistan to new hights in the world
Thank you imran khan for calling...i ll def come to your jalsa now...
I love the campaign...what an idea
@bilal: in a country where corruption is the major evil,,, who cares about spam.... btw i m not a pti supporter
@Talha: You can take your privacy and put it where the sun doesn't shine...
Wo wo wo ... Just when you expected to hear Imran Khan over the phone call, an unknown voice is heard promoting the marketing company ...
The number should be removed immediately from the article.
Cheers.
@bilal: bro cant you compromise your comfort for the sake of Pakistan?
IK we just LOVE U
I simply Love the title of this news ... KARACHI GOES GAGA !!! :-)
Karachi even Pakistan can only go gaga with but cant be more than that...
We love imran. Imran putting its efforts to teach people and expose the real face of Nawaz badmash and Zardari butto
For those who considered the message spam, did anyone stop to think how many yards of paper (posing as campaign posters) were saved that would have been forcibly removed, all those lovely piles of trash that would have littered the streets of the city?!!
this interesting
Brilliant campaign. We need this man more than he needs us. I am sooooo going to be there Inshallah!
ths is rubbish and not needed to be implimentated, this is against people privacy,
@bilal: it is called creative marketing technique :)
I live in New Jersey and we receive same kind of voice message recordings from political candidates running for election. This tectic is legal and currently being used in the USA
Assalam O Allaiku, mai Mohammed Abbasi baat kar rha hun ” PAUSES so that you can say Walaikum assalam to me… - acha ji remember to vote for the best person you think can help Pakistan not people who have been tried and tested tried and tested tried and tested...
@bilal: GET A LIFE!!
@Hameedullah: Let me open dictionary for you and tell you the meaning.
ploy/ploi/ Noun: A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
who was tearing down his posters?? I am afraid some ''political'' party won't let him do a peaceful jalsa in Karachi keeping in view IK popularity across the country.only people of Karachi can stop these miscreants by attending his jalsa in huge numbers.I am more worried about his safety and well being there.
Yes I got the call too and was excited confused for 5 secs till I realized it was recording. I wanted to complain to him about my daily commute to chundrigar road area. Millions suffer everyday in polluted traffic due to Sindh cm decision to block the road next to pc hotel for convenience of this one man. It is joke in the name of democracy. I hope imran khan doesn't fall into same habits when elected.
What a great idea and innovation. It would be my luck to hear such a great leader. Really, we have never seen in the history of Pakistan such a marvelous thing. It it is honor of IMRAN KHAN and PTI that he has used technology in a genius way. Such Leaders Lead from the front and take the country to the heights of Glory. Imran Khan Zindabad......... PTI Zindabad..................... Pakistan Paindabad...........
@JoJo, I live in Canada and it is not illegal at all, we receive atleast 4 calls like this every day and sometime its a recorded message, even politicions use the same way to convey their message at the time of elections.
@bilal: no yar if they do not do that so how could u wake up and a call of 30 sec does not make any sense that they try to disturb u they want u to wake up as we all are sleeping ok bro. . . . .
@Ahsan Mlk: Never knew people with landlines could subscribe to a mobile service :P
@Saim Baig: Sheikh Rasheed did it in NA bye-elections way back
A good way to wale up the deep sleeping MQM ridden Karachi people.
My brother got call and he thought, just for an instant, that Imran himself was calling.
Immi, let people say what they want to say, i support you till i believe you are doing the right things. If you wake me at 3 am, i dont have any complaints as i have been suffering from load shedding for many years. i pray that you deliver what you have been promising. May Allah guide you. Just be honest.
now this shows, pti and in glove with agencies. GO ask for this kind of marketing from PTCL and pretend as legit company, hear what they will tell you. "Pakistan Penal Code does not allow sharing of personal information of pupil outside government agency" My company 'pfizer' was rebuked by PTCL in 2010 about a campaign. wonder how they got list and approval to do this.
Assalam O Allaiku, mai Imran khan baat kar rha hun '' PAUSES so that you can say Walaikum assalam to him... hahaha that recording just made a fool out of me! cuz in the beginning i thought it was real
Hats off to the brainiacs behind the strategy! Bravo!
Waiting for Imran Khan's visit to FATA and hence the CALL
i think some friends not dialing the city code 042 before the number. i called and it is responding. the company doing is Global IT Vision and they also did it in Lahore i remember receiving a call than too.
@CK: Also John Kerry's campaign, both of which I was a part of...
@bilal: It is totally legal and does not consider a spam under any Pak Tel/Comm legislation.
Zindabad IK
Imran should be fined for spamming unsuspecting people. I was driving in my car when I got the phone and was thinking what is going on? Obviously it landed me in a dangerous situtaion,
Yes this marketing strategy is very much legal. Whether its ethical or not, is up for debate.
@Ahsan Mlk:
I registered my number on 80022 for receiving SMS updates from PTI, not receiving voice calls.
What would be next? Some PTI prankster would using my number and calling me at odd hours just because I gave my number? This is unethical!
good job PTI.....
If making such a call would have been illegal Imran would have never done that.
i just hope that nawaz sharif doesnt call me
@bilal: this is absolutely legal. this strategy was fisst employed by BJP in india by sending voice messages of Bajpayee ji. Though BJP lost the election.
@ Adeel Ahmed..point taken man and i can understand when u say u r happy cause its Imran's call.. believe me here it was used by many politician and ppl got so annoyed with these calls that it in a way had a negative impact on the campaign. Overkill of anything is not good i guess.What i can gather from the information here is since its new concept in Pakistan it has a novelty factor and it attracts ppl.So far so good...good wishes to IK
Thanks every one for your replies.
this technique has been used in American elections for number of years it is a form of electronic canvassing but it will be new to most of people in Pakistan
@bilal:
No, It isn't illegal and it's not a spam either, Spam is when you get messages from unknown sources, here on this call source is crystal clear and i wonder who wouldn't want to hear the voice of A Great, Clean, Honest, Caring and Loving leader IK.
I live in UK and even here it's not illegal, it's one of the marketing strategies companies use to promote their businesses. I'm amazed Khan has come up with such a new idea in Pakistan to promote his politics and awake the people of Pakistan from a long sleep.
Bilal I'd request you and all others who could reach to Khi , Please do go to Jalsa. It's in your interest and in the interest of Pakistan.
Save Your Future, Save Your Pakistan ... Go to Jalsa to Listen Imran :-)
@Tauseef: the correct number IF YOU WANT TO CALL is 009242-38375454.you can call on this number to hear the message if you are from Pakistan.As, 92 is the code of Pakistan and 42 in the code of UK.if you RECEIVE a call then the number would be displayed as 0042-38375454.So don't worry, they didn't change the number, it's just a country codes thing.
@JoJo: I live in UK and it is not illegal in UK, alot of marketing companies call on landlines in UK as well. And Also, the people who are receiving calls are registered PTI members and they have provided their numbers to PTI. I do not think any harm in that. Even it is an honor to receive a call from Imran Khan
All the best Imran. I hope this becomes the biggest ever gathering in Pakistan History. May Allah succeed Imran and save him from any harm.
When will Nawaz Shareef copy this?
Can't wait to see him live in Karachi, i hope Karachi Jalsa will start off with some soul awakening music like Lahore...
different and motivating idea and...... different he is
@bilal: it is legal.. its part of marketing... i think US used it first....
the number was working till yesterday with the recorded message of imran
@Bilal, unsolicited contents delivery is spamming... unfortunately we do not have a law in place to control it, like in US, they have implemented a CAN-SPAM Act, which protects unsolicited contents delivery.
If it were anyone else, people would have been outraged. It would have been (rightly) considered an infringement of their privacy rights. I guess being pretty does give one the licence to do whatever one wants. I wonder how much this advertisement firm's charging him. Oh, I forgot. He's also extremely rich.
Note to self: Must be pretty and rich to rule country.
God bless PTI and IK
while reading this article i heard a beep from my cellphone and following is the message i received right now:
"I invite you to the national uniy jalsa in Karachi on 25th December at Mazar-e-Quaid - I hope to see you there with all your friends and family" - Imran Khan
He is leading from front without a doubt!
@Oldfunda. You cannot see the difference between Vajpayee and Imran. We are not happy about call but Imran's call. BTW Were Indians happy to receive Vajapyee call?
As it is first time in Pakistan from politician so let us happy. We are already in lot of stress.
The number mentioned above is not working. :/
@Bilal,
Its not illegal as the call is being made to only people who have subscribed to official sms campaign, its not random but only to subscribers.
The number is not valid.
@Haseeb Uddin: Do we have any laws like this?
This is how it works, you have new ideas, you have a chance to come up with the talent and the leader will listen to you. This is the best ever political party we have seen in the country. I am hoping one day we will be appreciated and IK govt will sponsoring youth to implement their ideas. God bless you IK you are the true leader.
@ Ahsan Mlk: that's not true my own home and several of my relatives have received calls, and we've never registered with any number. and No Don't appreciate calls after 9pm to attend a political rally.
i called at the no bt there ws an advertisement, no msg of such kind
smart way to wake up everyone ...:P
I received the call and it fooled me . . . I said "WalaikumAsalam" and was stunned that Imran was personally calling me. Then it dawned that it is a recording . . . but let me tell you, it felt like he had made the effort in inviting me personally. So here is change calling me on a Sunday in the peacefulness of my residence . . . if I ignore it and don't support this man and his ideas, will I be able to live with myself if change doesn't come or comes but doesn't sustain? I am going to the jalsa to thank this man for believing in himself and for believing in us.
Great thinking from a great man! We live in the 21st century n its great to utilise technology in such a way. Its not illegal to use such methods. I live in england n recorded messages are a popular form of telemarketing. But u never know in pakistan anything can legal one day n illegal the next! Imran khan is a legend in the west british muslins feel proud to be associated with him.
This is ethically im-moral.
Yes.. I am going.
According to Rules of PTA, Telemarketing, without express written approval of the customer, on which marketing call is made, is crime.
So how can People of Pakistan expect a change when PTI it self is involved in criminal activities and is in breach of Pakistani Laws?
Jeay IMRAN KHAN Jeay PTI !!! <3
@Sk: Its not JUST a JALSA!!!... its history in making!!!
To everyone who is saying its illegal and saying that if it was happening elsewhere... he would be sued!... just to make it clear!... here in canada... we get calls from MPs & MNAs even premiers to vote for them!.... (all recorded msgs)... its just a way of getting to ppl personally!.... so dont make an issue out of a non-issue!... just enjoy the moment, and a new thing introduced to Pakistanis!...... its better than getting lame joke sms!!
btw.. that phone number isnt working! :(.... I soo want to hear the msg!...
How its possible to get in touch with imran khan if any one desires to some useful tips
Its so funny reading most of the comments here...ppl saying revolutionary step, 21st century modern step..Here in india it was used in 1998 as well as during 2004 general election with Vajpayee calling phones!!!.. and everyone knows the results...
The telephone call, the talk shows, the rallies with great atmosphere is all good and there should be more. What also should be ensured is that when I go to vote the process must be safe, credible and the result fair. Good luck to PTI.
its amazing what one can do when u have the backing of the agency!
@Ahsan Mlk: Is there a way to listen to the message? I live in London but would love to just hear what he says!
great tactics by PTI!
@Pakistani: Maybe you will bring the change... 100% false
Technology Time :)
@sk no he's using the money to unite people. The pakistan cricket team is a true reflection of what we're really like. talented but selfish! Its time that we got together and saved this country.
We need a leader for our country which is in worst shape and these guys here are worrying about spam calls. How ironic!
Now this is called 'waking up' people. Karachiites have been sleeping for too long now. Its time they realised that this is the perfect opportunity to save our country which is plagued with all sorts of problems. The future appears to be very bleak and time has come that we do something to change that.
got the call n my bothh numberssssss =P i would say i dont believe any politician in this country not even imran khan but y not give him a try...so i would definitely support imran khan
For Heavens Sake.....IK is talking about Pakistan and for your kind information, Pakistan is in deep trouble. If you are not supporting him, you are not being loyal to your country. Please, either save Pakistan or leave it.
FYI.. please fix the typo in your article... "beginings"
An outstanding way to convince people of Pakistan ... my family is going to join you on 25th decemeber as i am not in Pakistan. I wish you best of luck for your future.
Who would've known that Imran Khan would find HUGE fame and success 15 years down the road....perseverance pays off!
I can hear him on and on. He is my Kaptaan.
No change will come from PTI. 100% true
This is pure marketing. Good use of technology. Excellent...
It's funny how people are fascinated about this in Pakistan. I ran a small municipal campaign last year in Canada and had broadcasted my message to some 5000 households. Here politician do it all the time. It starts to get annoying after a while but I guess its such a new thing in Pakistan that it works... as long as PML-N does copy it, i would get so annoyed if they did
Good on You Imran Khan and PTI. You have done excellent job. This shows that how visionary, creative, knowledgeable and versatile Imran Khan and PTI Members are. PTI has changed the face of old politics where people used to be transported by truck and trolley for publicity.
i like this marketing strategy of PTI.
I am the realist and I love Imran Khan NOW!
@bilal: No, here in the US telemarketing is legal then why not this, which is in Pakistan. not to say that no laws exist in Pakistan.
well i don't answer unknown numbers which is just as well!!
Great idea...It will swell up the ranks on the 25th for sure.
It would be spam if you consider this "unwanted" & "irrelevant". Do you? Even supporters of other parties were glad to hear this message, and they do want to hear it one more time. It's more then just an invitation. It's certainly not a spam. This will be written in history as a very innovative technique to push people and make them feel that they can bring change, they can be a part of bright beginning of PAKISTAN.
Spam messages, calls, do not make you feel the same.
@bilal:
i wonder do u have the same opinion when different organizations call u to market their product. Iam sure no one says its illegal because they called you without your consent. Hence if a politician is using the same strategy, why should it be illegal.
It is definitely privacy infringement, if IK would have done this in UK, he would have been fined millions. Leader talking about rules smashed the rules
@bilal: I do not think their is a "Do not call" list in Pakistan. Even here in the US it is absolutely legal to call for marketing purposes unless your telephone # is on the do not call list. We receive messages from political candidates for the senate and even preseidential elections all the time here in the U.S.
Awesome aesome, i got the call at eleven in the moring and had even gotten it at six wouldnt have stopped me form going!! yeah finally we have a sensible choice
Listening vioce of THE IMRAN KHAN on my cell, was a awesome experience to me, a great feeling, something i never experienced in my whole life... everybody is with Imran Khan, but we the people have to prove it by participating in 2th December Jalsa, and always be a support to Imran Khan, not for his own, but for the better future of hte country... GO ON IMRAN KHAN.... we all are with you
imran khan will destroy corruption .............. a charismatic leader in the making.....................................
Only those people registered on the 80022 SMS service would be receiving the call. This is to ensure that all PTI subscribers are contacted, thus, anyone who isn't registered will not (in all probability) receive any call.
And sorry for the early morning calls! It was not meant to be. Apologies!
This was automated, but you can hear him live on 25th December at the open ground at Mazar-i-quaid. Be there and be an expression for Karachi alongwith thousands of other families.
Please REMOVE the Phone Number.. the Imran Khan's message has been changed by the company for their own advertisments..
@bilal, Telephone is not restricted to a privacy level, its open to public. Even if you raise it as a legal issue, a political party would have it covered.
IK u will be successful in ur mission Insha ALlah
@bilal: I am PTI and Imran Khan supporter. I have a question. Is this legal? Would this not be considered SPAM ? waking or interrupting peoples lifes without consent.
How can you bring change if you cant receive a call. You receive dozens of advertisement SMS daily. I hope each number will be called only once by PTI team. You receive many calls from call centers advertising different products. Don't misguide people by calling yourself PTI member.
yes Guys & girls go over there ..............It would be great fun......Moreoever......we need to save pakistan and have to make it ideal pakistan of Quaid.......
I too called on the number mentioned above but couldn’t hear the respective message ?
i wish i could hear his voice............... given number is not responding........
Dear Mr Khan
I just want to wish you all the very very best for Karachi. my all prayers are with you for your safety and success. you are our last hope
Call me IK on my Canadian number. PLEASE PLEASE
@bilal: this is revolution current state of Pakistan is not in a condition to wait for people to wake up.
@Ayesha Ahmad: dear u must again and again to hear this we all love imran khan and God help him and protect him....
Rise and take your fate in your hands!
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These robo-calls are very common in the American electoral campaigns. I used to receive automated calls from Barack Obama during the presidential election of '08.
@bilal: Political calls are different from the solicitations and telemarketers. They're permitted under the law.
"Marketing ploy" ... sounds so filled up with bias.
@bilal: According to Pakistani law, no. It is not illegal nor spamming!
I received his call too ... :D
@Bilal...this is not considered spam because It is not like typically repeated annoying telemarketing messages. Just a one time message. Secondly, it doesn't have a commercial aspect to it and therefore, it is used by many non-profit organizations in developed countries as well. Lastly, out of curiosity, how would you receive consent from people on a unprecedented one-time event?? By calling them to ask beforehand? If so, that would be waste of time and resources for a one-time event, which itself will be considered SPAM going by your definition???
@bilal: I don't think so it is fake thing. It is excellent way and the people should be motivated using different communication sources.
PTI best in using all the creative tool and techniques to reach their supporters..Bravo
@ bilal
It would be illegal if the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Ordinance, 2007 was in force, but it lapsed over a year ago. So I don't think it is currently illegal.
@Bilal: So you should consider every caller on you phone to be a spammer.
@bilal was it not a crime to tear down PTI posters? Let me tell you this, everything is fair in love and war, and this is war for survival we are dealing with bud.
I dont like the idea of calling at 7 am though.
@bilal: its kind of Telemarketing
Yes, it is SPAM if all others start doing it for their Jalsaas!
Great strategy!! Love you Imran Bhai :~)
@bilal not really, a spam is from an unidentified source, this is Imran Khan speaking!
hes wasting money on recorded phone calls ? just for a jalsa!
No Bilal. This is advertisement. Who minds hearing IK on phone? I for one will go absolutely nuts. Such a message is enough to make my day.
Those who have to attend his jalsa will attend it - with or without his personal call message. That's what we Lahoris did on 30th October. Let's see how Karachi welcomes our hero.
This is soooo revolutionary and innovative... That's really a work of fresh young professional minds... Love PTI loads for this.
Imran never seizes to amaze us. Now I am going for sure!
This reminds us of the Obama campaign. Yes we can. Go PTI!!
I wish if i could have attend but i appeal to all and everyone who wants change to attend and help bring the change please thanks pakistan zindabad !!
This reminds me of the book '1984', where the secret government reaches every household through a communication device. Anyways, this clever marketing strategy shows how PTI is the party of the 21st century, as it is using new, technological, never before tactics to promote itself. Way to go PTI
yeah got the call ;)
I called on the number mentioned above but couldn't hear the respective message :(
I have heard that the message is very well recorded; almost looks real. Now that is creativity. Where there is a will, there is a way!
I am PTI and Imran Khan supporter. I have a question. Is this legal? Would this not be considered SPAM ? waking or interrupting peoples lifes without consent.