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Nov 27, 2020 PRINT EDITION ► BR MARKETS ►

Technology

China terms India’s latest app ban as ‘glaring violation of market principles’

"These moves in glaring violation of market principles and WTO rules severely harm the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies. China firmly rejects them,” said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian in a presser.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 01:11pm

Technology

U.S. grants ByteDance new seven-day extension of TikTok sale order: filing

The new deadline is Dec. 4, TikTok said in the filing.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 09:26am

World

India import hurdles hit Apple iPhone, Xiaomi devices from China, say sources

Applications to the quality control agency, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), typically used to be processed within 15 days, but some are now taking up to two months or longer. Updated 25 Nov, 2020 04:45pm

India bans dozens of Chinese apps including AliExpress, terming them security threat

India has once again targeted China with web restrictions and has banned 43 applications, including Alibaba Group's application AliExpress, which is being termed as a reaction to the ongoing tension on the Himalayan border.

YouTube testing AI-generated Video Chapters to Improve Video Navigation

YouTube plans to introduce AI-generated video chapters that can helps its users navigate a video quickly.

Twitter plans to relaunch verification program next year

The company said it may cut the blue badge from accounts that severely or repeatedly violate rules.

Samba Bank, Techlogix to introduce digital lending platform

KARACHI: Samba Bank Limited signed an agreement with Techlogix Mobility Pakistan to launch digital lending platform...

Twitter wants feedback on new plan for 'verification' check marks

Pakistan eyes to enter $90bn gaming industry with upcoming program

Snapchat Launches Spotlight to Take on TikTok and Instagram Reels

China calls launch a success as robotic spacecraft heads to moon

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 26	159.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 26	159.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 26	104.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 26	1.34
Euro to USD / Nov 26	1.19

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 26	3629.65
India Sensex / Nov 26	43828.10
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 26	26296.86
Nasdaq / Nov 26	12094.40
Hang Seng / Nov 26	26669.75
FTSE 100 / Nov 26	6391.09
Dow Jones / Nov 26	29872.47
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 26	13289.80
France CAC40 / Nov 26	5571.29

Indicator	Value
Per Capita Income USD (CPI) / Nov 19	1516.00
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Nov 25	20085.60
GDPGROWTH / Nov 25	1.00
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Nov 25	17000.00
Average CPI % / Nov 25	11.11
UK LIBOR % / Nov 26	0.08

Technology

Broadband Penetration in Pakistan Quadrupled in 5 years: SBP

Broadband penetration in the economy quadrupled in the last five years from only 8.9 percent in June 2015 to 39.1 percent by March 2020, according to the State Bank of Pakistan

Updated 23 Nov, 2020 01:20pm

Technology

Microsoft introduces free 24-hours video calling option

For this, the host will need a Microsoft account, after which he will be able to add up to 300 people to the call. If for some reason the host cannot speak, he can leave the meeting so that other people can continue talking for hours.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 10:45am

Technology

China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s

The Chang’e-5 probe, named after the ancient Chinese goddess of the moon, will seek to collect material that can help scientists understand more about the moon’s origins and formation. The mission will test China’s ability to remotely acquire samples from space, ahead of more complex missions. Updated 22 Nov, 2020 01:47pm

Technology

Plan to launch 5G technology by Dec 2022: minister

KARACHI: The government is planning to launch 5G technology in the country by December 2022. This was stated by... Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

World

Russia ready to provide other countries with Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, says Putin

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin told G20 leaders on Saturday that Russia was ready to provide its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to other countries who need it.

Published 21 Nov, 2020 08:23pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Askari Gen. / Nov 27 Askari General Insurance Company Limited(AGIC)	24.7700 ▲ 1.27 (5.40%)
AL-Ghazi / Nov 27 Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited(AGTL)	370.0000 ▲ 9.00 (2.49%)
HBL Growth Fund / Nov 27 HBL Growth Fund(HGFA)	8.1000 ▲ 0.30 (1.92%)
S. S. Oil / Nov 27 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	67.0000 ▲ 1.01 (1.53%)
Reliance Ins. / Nov 27 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	7.9400 ▲ 0.10 (1.28%)
Saritow Sp. / Nov 27 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	6.0000 ▲ 0.25 (1.22%)
Tata Textile / Nov 27 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	52.8600 ▲ 0.38 (0.63%)
United Ins. / Nov 27 The United Insurance Company(UNIC)	7.7450 ▲ 0.33 (0.40%)
Power Cement / Nov 27 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	9.6060 ▲ 0.50 (0.33%)
Philip Morris / Nov 27 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	1450.0000 ▲ 34.74 (0.33%)

Stock	Price
First Pak Modaraba / Nov 27 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	1.9300 ▼ 0.42 (-21.76%)
Ravi Textile / Nov 27 Ravi Textile Mills Limited(RAVT)	6.2000 ▼ 0.51 (-14.19%)
Service Tex. / Nov 27 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	17.5000 ▼ 2.30 (-11.54%)
Khyber Tob / Nov 27 Khyber Tobacco Company Limited(KHTC)	474.3000 ▼ 35.05 (-7.39%)
Gharibwal Cem. / Nov 27 Gharibwal Cement Limited(GWLC)	28.0000 ▼ 3.00 (-7.37%)
Systems Limited / Nov 27 Systems Limited(SYS)	366.0000 ▼ 36.02 (-7.35%)
Dost Steel / Nov 27 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	5.0280 ▼ 0.88 (-6.77%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 27 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	8.4200 ▼ 0.58 (-6.51%)
Crescent Star / Nov 27 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	2.7400 ▼ 0.24 (-6.32%)
Bilal Fibres / Nov 27 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	1.5000 ▼ 0.09 (-6.00%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Fert. Bin (R) / Nov 27 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (R)(FFBLR)	20,878,000 ▼ 0.85
TRG Pak. / Nov 27 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	16,909,500 ▼ 5.48
Hum Network / Nov 27 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	16,524,000 ▼ 0.40
Maple Leaf / Nov 27 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	15,002,344 ▼ 2.24
Unity Foods / Nov 27 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	8,749,500 ▼ 0.46
Power Cement / Nov 27 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	8,249,000 ▼ 0.50
Pakistan Refinery / Nov 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	7,703,500 ▼ 0.85
Fauji Fert. Bin / Nov 27 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited(FFBL)	7,361,500 ▼ 1.55
Pak Int.Bulk Ter / Nov 27 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited(PIBTL)	6,637,500 ▼ 0.38
Hascol Petroleum / Nov 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	6,574,294 ▼ 0.61

Markets →

Forex
World
Econ

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 26	159.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 26	159.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 26	104.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 26	1.34
Euro to USD / Nov 26	1.19

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 26	3629.65
India Sensex / Nov 26	43828.10
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 26	26296.86
Nasdaq / Nov 26	12094.40
Hang Seng / Nov 26	26669.75
FTSE 100 / Nov 26	6391.09
Dow Jones / Nov 26	29872.47
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 26	13289.80
France CAC40 / Nov 26	5571.29

Indicator	Value
Per Capita Income USD (CPI) / Nov 19	1516.00
Weekly Foreign Reserves / Nov 25	20085.60
GDPGROWTH / Nov 25	1.00
Foreign Debt (PKR billions) / Nov 25	17000.00
Average CPI % / Nov 25	11.11
UK LIBOR % / Nov 26	0.08