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Telenor Pakistan condemns Norway incident

Telenor Pakistan has strongly condemned the desecration of Holy Quran and expresses deepest concern over the unfortunate incident that took place in Norway. The company remains committed to the country and is proud to serve millions of Pakistanis.

Published 26 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

TCL launches series of mobile & tablet devices

TCL Communication on Monday launched its latest series of mobile and tablet devices in Pakistan, including the flagship Alcatel 3X smartphone and Alcatel Tablet series 3T and 1T.

Published 26 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

For Americans, mobile devices top for news: survey

Americans rely on their mobile devices for online news far more than desktop or laptop computers, building on a trend that began several years ago, a survey showed Wednesday.

Published 25 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Israeli regulator delays 5G mobile tender by two weeks

Israel's telecoms regulator on Sunday delayed a tender for fifth-generation (5G) cellular frequencies after mobile companies asked for more time.

Published 25 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

German 5G bidders must guarantee no foreign state meddling

Bidders for German 5G rollout contracts must guarantee the network will be free of foreign state influence, Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats agreed on Saturday, stopping short of singling out China's Huawei.

Published 24 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Edotco to develop AJ&K, GB's telecom infrastructure

Special Communications Organization (SCO) largest integrated network with multiple layers of backhaul connectivity in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gligit-Baltistan (GB) and Edotco Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, leading integrated telecom infrastructure serv

Published 24 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

MLAT & Budapest Convention: Ministry approached to finalise viewpoint with US

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has approached the Interior Ministry to finalize viewpoint on the matter of signing Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and Budapest Convention with the United States of America (USA), whi

Published 24 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

US FCC blocks China's Huawei, ZTE from subsidy program

American regulators on Friday unanimously branded Chinese telecoms firms ZTE and Huawei as threats to national security and blocked them from accessing $8.5 billion in federal funds for services and equipment.

Published 23 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Pakistan developing its own WhatsApp-like app to counter data breach

Upcoming messaging platform would work as an official communication channel between all federal ministries to share

Published 22 Nov, 2019 06:40am

Telecommunication

JBS enters into Cloud services agreement with Telenor Pakistan

Jaffer Business Systems (Private) Limited, one of the most reputable Information Technology Companies in Pakistan, has joined hands with the country's leading cellular services provider, Telenor Pakistan, to resell Alibaba Cloud Services across Pakistan.

Published 20 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

3G & 4G users reach 73.26 million by end-October

The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 73.26 million by end-October compared to 72.12 million by end-September 2019, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

US extends license for businesses to work with Huawei by 90 days

The United States on Monday granted another 90 days for companies to cease doing business with China's telecoms giant Huawei, saying this would allow service providers to continue to serve rural areas.

Published 19 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Vodafone Idea makes $7 billion loss after provisions for government dues

Indian mobile carrier Vodafone Idea on Thursday reported the biggest quarterly loss in India's corporate history after making provisions for outstanding government dues.

Published 18 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Edotco, Zong 4G partner to strengthen 4G coverage in Pakistan

Edotco Group Sdn Bhd ("edotco"), the region's end-to-end integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company through its local operations edotco Pakistan Private Limited ("edotco Pakistan") signed a long-term agreement with Zong 4G to collaborat

Updated 17 Nov, 2019 11:33pm

Telecommunication

TECNO launches TikTok Campaign #TECNOSPARK4MORE for Pakistani audience

TECNO has rolled out yet interesting campaign#TecnoSpark4more on TikTok. The goal of the campaign is to boost the pr

Published 15 Nov, 2019 12:11pm

Telecommunication

Canada spy agencies split over proposed Huawei 5G ban

Canada's spy agencies are divided over whether or not to ban Chinese technology giant Huawei from fifth generation (5G) networks over security concerns, the Globe and Mail reported Wednesday.

Updated 14 Nov, 2019 11:01am

Telecommunication

Far-flung areas: NA body asks PTA to ensure better telecom service delivery, coverage

While expressing concern on poor coverage of telecom services in the far-flung areas, a parliamentary panel has asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take necessary regulatory steps to ensure improvement of telecom service delivery and c

Updated 15 Nov, 2019 01:43pm

Telecommunication

QMobile collaborates with Telenor Pakistan to bring country's first 4G mobile

QMobile has joined hands with Telenor Pakistan as part of its ambition to connect Pakistan and commitment to offer devices for every individual in multiple price ranges. QMobile and Telenor Pakistan have entered into a latest partnership to bring Pakistan

Updated 14 Nov, 2019 11:00am

Telecommunication

ICT sector crosses $10 billion mark with over 74 million broadband users: Siddiqui

Pakistan's information and communications technology (ICT) sector has surpassed $10 billion mark with more than 74 million broadband users and over 76 percent teledensity.

Published 13 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Jazz selects IBM cloud & analytics solutions

Jazz, Pakistan's leading mobile operator and digital communications company, has selected IBM Cloud and Analytics Solutions as key components of its digital transformation. IBM will build a private cloud environment at Jazz's data centre to deliver IBM An

Published 12 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

MoITT to hire financial adviser for transaction advisory services

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has decided to hire financial advisor (FA) to provide transaction advisory services (TAS) to solicit partnership through a suitable mode to utilize capability of Telephone Industries of

Published 10 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

How carrying TECNO phone has become a style trend?

TECNO has come up with trendy budget phones that are feature rich and integrate revolutionary technology. TECN

Published 09 Nov, 2019 06:33am

Telecommunication

Increase in pension: Senate body adopts report on PTCL's retired employees' issue

The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Friday adopted the report of the sub-committee on the issue of increase in pension of retired employees of PTCL payable by the Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust (PTE

Published 09 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Telecom imports surges to $375.221 million in July-September

Pakistan's telecom imports surged to $375.221 million in July-Sept 2019, which are higher by 14.21 percent, official figures say.

Published 08 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

itel Pakistan sign contract with Airlink Communications

An official contract signing ceremony between itel Pakistan and Airlink Communications was held at a local hotel in Lahore. The contract was signed by the CEO of itel Pakistan, Zeeshan Yousuf and CEO Airlink Communications, Muzaffar H. Paracha.

Published 07 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Oppo to launch Qualcomm-powered 5G smartphone

China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom, China's three major Chinese carriers debuted 5G service packages on October 31st, marking the official commercialization of 5G in the country.

Published 07 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Pakistan beats India, Bangladesh in mobile net speed: Ookla report

Broadband speed analysis firm Ookla found Pakistan’s mobile net speed among the fastest in South Asia, with a downl

Published 05 Nov, 2019 06:44am

Telecommunication

TelloTalk raises $1.6 million funding from investors

TelloTalk, Pakistan's homegrown messaging platform has raised US $1.6 million funding from a consortium of international and domestic investors.

Updated 05 Nov, 2019 07:32am

Telecommunication

Telenor launches first-ever NB-IoT site in Pakistan

Telenor Pakistan has successfully launched the first ever Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) site in Pakistan aimed at boosting the country's digital ecosystem.

Published 05 Nov, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Huawei pushes 5G in SEAsia, brushing off 'tech war' with US

Chinese phone giant Huawei said Sunday it was ready to roll out 5G infrastructure across Southeast Asia, dismissing US warnings its tech could be used to hoover up data for Beijing.

Published 04 Nov, 2019 12:00am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 25	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 25	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 25	155.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 25	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 25	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 25	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 24	5070.63
Nasdaq / Apr 24	15712.75
Dow Jones / Apr 24	38460.92
India Sensex / Apr 25	73780.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 25	37628.48
Hang Seng / Apr 25	17264.90
FTSE 100 / Apr 25	8077.84
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 25	17994.97

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 23	21035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 23	213220
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 25	83.02
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 25	2325.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 25	80.89
Petrol/Litre / Apr 26	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 26 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 26 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 26 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 26 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 26 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 26 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 26 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 26 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 26 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 26 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 26 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 26 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 26 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 26 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 26 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 26 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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