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May 12, 2021 PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ► Dollar to PKR ►

Ali Ahmed

Twitter has got a new feature that lets you monetize your post
Technology

Twitter has got a new feature that lets you monetize your post

  • “Tip Jar is an easy way to support the incredible voices that make up the conversation on Twitter. This is a first step in our work to create new ways for people to receive and show support on Twitter – with money,” said Esther Crawford, a senior product manager at the company, on Twitter's blog.
Published 11 May, 2021 10:24am
SECP considering conversion of physical shares into book-entry form
Business & Finance

SECP considering conversion of physical shares into book-entry form

  • As per SECP, in order to minimize shareholding disputes and make the entire process of holding, monitoring, and transferring of shares much easier, cost-efficient and transparent, the SECP is considering a proposal requiring all the public listed, public unlisted, public interest and private limited companies to have their shares in book-entry form in compliance with Section 72 of the Companies Act, 2017.
Published 08 May, 2021 11:14am
IBM unveils world's first 2nm chip
Technology

IBM unveils world's first 2nm chip

  • IBM claims that the use of new technology will also increase the battery life of mobile phones by four times, after which the phone will need to be charged only once in 4 days.
Published 07 May, 2021 03:40pm
Pakistan eyes KSA investment in power sector
Business & Finance

Pakistan eyes KSA investment in power sector

  • During the visit, the Prime Minister’s consultations with the Saudi leadership will cover all areas of bilateral cooperation including economic, trade, investment, energy, job opportunities for Pakistani workforce, and welfare of Pakistani Diaspora in the Kingdom.
Published 07 May, 2021 12:05pm
Pakistan, UK launch initiative to promote SMEs in country
Business & Finance

Pakistan, UK launch initiative to promote SMEs in country

  • The International Trade Centre (ITC) will implement the Revenue mobilization, Investment and Trade Programme (REMIT) programme.
  • These efforts are part of a larger UK-supported REMIT programme aimed at contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic development in the country.
Published 07 May, 2021 11:27am
Banks disburse Rs 12bn under Prime Minister's Housing Program
Business & Finance

Banks disburse Rs 12bn under Prime Minister's Housing Program

  • Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain has said that under the Prime Minister's Housing Program, banks have received applications for loans worth Rs 52 billion.
  • The Information Minister said the journey that was started towards making Naya Pakistan is now picking up momentum.
Updated 06 May, 2021 02:56pm