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India's Prime Minister Modi shuts Weibo account after app ban

Since posting on Sina Weibo the first time in 2015 during a visit to China, Modi has been an infrequent user of the Chinese social media platform.
He had more than 200,000 followers and 100 posts before the account was shut.

Published Jul 02, 2020 10:39am

Technology

Social media rules: Facebook, PTA meeting

KARACHI: A delegation from Facebook held a virtual meeting with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to...

Updated Jul 02, 2020 03:34am

Technology

VPN registration deadline extended till 31st

ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate businesses and general public for registration of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs),...

Published Jul 02, 2020 02:49am

Microsoft to provide digital skills for Free amid corona economy

One of the keys to a genuinely inclusive recovery are programs to provide easier access to digital skills for people hardest hit by job losses.

Pakistani startup Airlift raises $10mn in Series A-1 financing

The financing was led by San Francisco based Quiet Capital, with the latest round of financing Airlift total investment to date has raised to $24.1mn.

Apple not dominant in any market, plenty of rivals

We compete with a wide variety of companies, Google, Samsung, Huawei, Vivo, LG, Lenovo and many more.
Apple does not have a dominant position in any market, and we face strong competition in every category, in tablets, wearables, desktop and notebook computers, maps, music, payments, messaging, and more.

Facebook agrees to audit its hate speech controls

The move comes as major advertisers such as Unilever and Starbucks have signed on to the "Stop Hate for Profit" campaign started by US civil rights groups.
The scope and timing of the audit are still being finalized, Facebook said.

Next generation broadband for sustainable development: Award of contracts worth Rs 518 million to PMTL (Ufone) approved for project in Balochistan

India bans 59 Chinese mobile apps

Telecom operators seek moratorium of USF, R&D fund contribution

India bans 59 mostly Chinese apps including TikTok, UC Browser, WeChat

Currency	Rate	Date
USD PKR Interbank Selling	168.15	Jul 1
USD PKR Interbank Buying	168.05	Jul 1
USD to Japanese Yen	107.44	Jul 2
USD to Swiss Franc	0.95	Jul 2
Pound Sterling to USD	1.25	Jul 2
Euro to USD	1.13	Jul 2

Business

Obscure Indian cyber firm spied on politicians, investors worldwide

Hackers for hire targeted more than 10,000 email accounts.
Targets include officials, activists and business executives.
US law enforcement investigating hacking campaign-sources.

Published Jun 27, 2020 07:22pm

Technology

Payoneer freezes all prepaid cards across globe after Wirecard insolvency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ordered Wirecard Card Solutions Limited, a UK company to stop all its regulation financial activities, in addition to some other restrictions.

Updated Jun 27, 2020 06:50pm

Technology

U.S. asks tech CEOs to ensure online platforms not used to spur violence

Wolf said the department supports First Amendment rights that allow citizens to freely express themselves but cautioned against social media being weaponized to perpetuate criminal activity.

Published Jun 27, 2020 11:14am

Technology

Microsoft to permanently close its retail stores

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft said Friday it will close its stores around the world, moving its retail operations online...

Published Jun 27, 2020 02:55am

Business

Microsoft to close physical stores, take $450mn hit

The Redmond, Washington-based software giant said would continue to serve customers online, with team members working remotely from corporate facilities.
The physical stores generated negligible retail revenue for Microsoft and ultimately everything was moving more.

Published Jun 26, 2020 08:10pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Pak Modaraba First Pak Modaraba (PAKMI)	1.6000 ▲ 0.25 (18.52%)
First National Equities First National Equities Limited (FNEL)	15.7600 ▲ 0.45 (2.94%)
Jauharabad Sug. Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited (JSML)	14.9200 ▲ 0.42 (2.90%)
Gadoon Tex. Gadoon Textile Mills Limited (GADT)	163.7500 ▲ 3.75 (2.34%)
Jubilee Sp. Jubille Spinning & Weaving Mills Limited (JUBS)	3.0500 ▲ 0.05 (1.67%)
Mithchells Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited (MFFL)	223.0000 ▲ 3.80 (1.64%)
Friesland. Engro Frieslandcampins Engro Foods Limited (FCEPL)	74.5500 ▲ 1.05 (1.36%)
S. S. Oil S.S.Oil Mills Limited (SSOM)	45.4100 ▲ 0.41 (0.91%)
Dewan Sugar Dewan Sugar Mills Limited (DWSM)	2.2900 ▲ 0.02 (0.88%)
Biafo Ind. Biafo Industries Limited (BIFO)	145.7000 ▲ 1.20 (0.83%)

Stock	Price
Worldcall Worldcall Telecom Limited (WTL)	1.1300 ▼ 0.25 (-12.50%)
Fauji Foods Fauji Foods Limited (FFL)	10.5400 ▼ 1.14 (-9.43%)
Flying Cement Ltd Flying Cement Company Limited (FLYNG)	10.2500 ▼ 1.12 (-8.42%)
Leiner Gelatine Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited (LPGL)	15.5000 ▼ 1.16 (-7.48%)
First Cap. Sec. First Capital Securities Corporation (FCSC)	1.1500 ▼ 0.12 (-6.96%)
TRG Pak. TRG Pakistan Limited (TRG)	31.5756 ▼ 3.32 (-6.20%)
Hum Network Hum Network Limited (HUMNL)	14.4020 ▼ 2.85 (-5.90%)
Nimir Resins Nimir Resins Limited (NRSL)	6.6000 ▼ 0.35 (-5.30%)
Lucky Cement Lucky Cement Limited (LUCK)	500.7269 ▼ 38.15 (-5.24%)
D.G.Cement D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC)	92.4341 ▼ 7.23 (-5.16%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd (KEL) K-Electric Limited	33,765,500 ▼ (0.23%)
Hum Network (HUMNL) Hum Network Limited	19,079,500 ▼ (2.85%)
Worldcall (WTL) Worldcall Telecom Limited	17,315,000 ▼ (0.25%)
TRG Pak. (TRG) TRG Pakistan Limited	10,320,000 ▼ (3.32%)
Maple Leaf (MLCF) Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited	5,923,500 ▼ (1.94%)
Agritech (AGL) Agritech Limited	5,740,000 ▼ (0.18%)
Pak Elektron (PAEL) Pak Elektron Limited	5,420,500 ▼ (1.20%)
Hascol Petroleum (HASCOL) Hascol Petroleum Limited	3,658,000 ▼ (0.34%)
Avanceon Ltd (AVN) Avanceon Limited	3,418,000 ▼ (3.38%)
D.G.Cement (DGKC) D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited	3,389,500 ▼ (7.23%)

Currency	Rate	Date
USD PKR Interbank Selling	168.15	Jul 1
USD PKR Interbank Buying	168.05	Jul 1
USD to Japanese Yen	107.44	Jul 2
USD to Swiss Franc	0.95	Jul 2
Pound Sterling to USD	1.25	Jul 2
Euro to USD	1.13	Jul 2