News Archives for Technology - 2020-09-02

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Technology

US appeals court rejects Oracle's challenge in JEDI contract fight

At the heart of Oracle's dispute was whether the Pentagon should turn to a single company for its cloud computing services. *The contracting process had long been mired in conflict of interest allegations, even drawing the attention of President Donald Trump.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 07:21pm

Technology

India bans Tencent's PUBG app as takes aim at China tech

The list of 118 mostly Chinese apps also includes applications from Baidu and Xiaomi's ShareSave.
Tension between nuclear-armed India and China has simmered since June when 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a border skirmish with Chinese troops.

Updated 02 Sep, 2020 06:49pm

Technology

Pakistan’s IoT co TPL Trakker joins hands with Rider

In the first phase, Rider has deep-linked the TPL Maps Navigation App (available on Android & iOS) in its Drive4Rider App.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 04:34pm

Technology

Apple-Epic row being closely watched by German antitrust chief

Apple dropped Epic Games after a dispute in which the 'Fortnite' creator alleged that the iPhone maker's in-app payment terms constitute a monopoly.
"This has most certainly attracted our interest," said Andreas Mundt, head of the Federal Cartel Office.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 04:32pm

Technology

For next wave of startups, Nest I/O launches 12th Incubation Cycle program

The maximum number of team members per team that can be stationed at The Nest i/o at a given time are four, which is subject to availability of space.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 04:10pm

Pakistan

Curbing misinformation, Facebook launches new feature in Pakistan

Users in Pakistan will be shown a message when they attempt to share specific types of images, including photos that are over a year old and that may come close to violating Facebook’s guidelines on violent content.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 03:16pm

Technology

This battery can remain charged for thousands of years

As per reports, researchers say that the hardest metal diamond has been used in the manufacture of the nano-diamond battery, due to which it emits less radiation than the human body.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 12:08pm

Technology

Facebook to block news on Australian sites after new law, riling lawmakers

The world's largest social network also updated its "terms of use" on Tuesday to say that it can block content anywhere globally or restrict users from accessing the services if such a move is warranted to avoid regulatory risks.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 10:28am

Mutual Funds

Amazon's new offerings make India centre of fintech push

The push ramps up competition as financial technology (fin-tech) rivals and their deep-pocketed foreign backers struggle for profitability in a predominantly cash-based economy where about 190 million adults do not have bank accounts.

Published 02 Sep, 2020 10:13am

Technology

PTA blocks 5 apps

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked access to five dating/live streaming...

Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am

Technology

OPPO to unveil Reno4 series on 10th

LAHORE: OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announced that the all-new Reno4 Series will be launched in...

Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 12	276.81 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 12	276.61 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 12	159.82 ▲ 0.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 12	0.83 ▲ 0.0003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 12	1.33 ▼ -0.0019
Euro to USD / Nov 12	1.11 ▼ -0.0017
SOFR % / Nov 10	3.89 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 12	81,896.37
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 12	60,792.29
Hang Seng / Nov 12	24,032.15
FTSE 100 / Nov 12	10,860.32
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 12	26,973.67
France CAC40 / Nov 12	8,387.88
S&P 500 / Nov 11	7,619.38
Nasdaq / Nov 11	25,466.19
Dow Jones / Nov 11	52,486.49

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 13	335
Diesel/Litre / Nov 13	364
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 12	86.29
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 12	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	357,112
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 12	3,978
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 12	82.48

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 12 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.55 ▲ 0.86 (11.18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 12 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	10.53 ▲ 1 (10.49%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 12 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	10.96 ▲ 1 (10.04%)
Crescent Fib. / Nov 12 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	76.84 ▲ 6.99 (10.01%)
Prosperity Weav / Nov 12 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	61.02 ▲ 5.55 (10.01%)
Ansari Sug. / Nov 12 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	26.62 ▲ 2.42 (10%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	99.24 ▲ 9.02 (10%)
Arpak Int. / Nov 12 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	138.71 ▲ 12.61 (10%)
Asim Textile / Nov 12 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	67.07 ▲ 6.1 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Nov 12 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	604.11 ▲ 54.92 (10%)

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 12 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.26 ▼ -0.2 (-43.48%)
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 12 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	3.76 ▼ -0.6 (-13.76%)
Hira Textile / Nov 12 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.25 ▼ -0.5 (-10.53%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	20.76 ▼ -2.31 (-10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 12 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	77.98 ▼ -8.66 (-10%)
J.K.Spinning / Nov 12 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	372.26 ▼ -41.36 (-10%)
Popular Islamic / Nov 12 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	152.93 ▼ -16.99 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 12 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	14 ▼ -1.55 (-9.97%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 12 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	210.18 ▼ -23.09 (-9.9%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 12 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	76.60 ▼ -8.09 (-9.55%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	190,622,572 ▲ 0.03
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 12 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	147,355,708 ▼ -0.31
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	55,342,344 ▲ 0.03
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	35,381,209 ▲ 0.1
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 12 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	34,091,021 ▲ 0.08
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Nov 12 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	30,204,209 ▲ 0.04
Hascol Petrol / Nov 12 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	22,959,535 ▲ 0.24
Pak Elektron / Nov 12 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	21,421,963 ▲ 0.36
B.O.Punjab / Nov 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,558,575 ▼ -0.39
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 12 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	19,339,405 ▼ -0.29

Technology

US appeals court rejects Oracle's challenge in JEDI contract fight

India bans Tencent's PUBG app as takes aim at China tech

Pakistan’s IoT co TPL Trakker joins hands with Rider

Apple-Epic row being closely watched by German antitrust chief

For next wave of startups, Nest I/O launches 12th Incubation Cycle program

Curbing misinformation, Facebook launches new feature in Pakistan

This battery can remain charged for thousands of years

Facebook to block news on Australian sites after new law, riling lawmakers

Amazon's new offerings make India centre of fintech push

PTA blocks 5 apps

OPPO to unveil Reno4 series on 10th

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PM Shehbaz calls for grant-based climate finance, increased adaptation funds at COP31

Oil prices rise as geopolitical risks offset rising crude output

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Govt further decreases petrol price by Rs3, diesel's by Rs7 per litre

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