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Apple delivers best-ever quarter, powered by iPhones, services

Apple on Tuesday posted record results for the final three months of last year delivered by gains in iPhone sales even as the company transitions to digital services and wearables.

Published 30 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Johnson says can square Huawei 5G role with security concerns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday insisted the UK can have technological progress while preserving national security, as he prepared to approve a role for Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in developing its 5G telecoms network despite strong US o

Published 28 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Ericsson hit by higher 5G costs and weaker US market

Sweden's Ericsson reported a smaller-than-expected rise in fourth-quarter core earnings on Friday and said higher costs would spill over into 2020 as the telecoms equipment maker looks to exploit its leading position in super-fast 5G networks. After a num

Published 27 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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UK likely to decide on Huawei 5G this week

Britain is expected to announce this week whether to allow China's Huawei to develop its 5G network, an official said Friday, amid indications it will agree to grant at least limited access despite intense US opposition. A senior UK official, speaking on

Published 27 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Trump, Johnson talk security ahead of Huawei decision

Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China's Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday. In a phone call on Friday evening, the leaders "discussed a

Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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UK 'to decide on Huawei 5G next week'

Britain is expected to announce next week whether to allow China's Huawei to develop its 5G network, an official said Friday, amid indications it will agree to grant at least limited access despite intense US opposition.

Published 25 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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MoITT plans to revive TIP through joint venture

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has short-listed two companies to finalize one of them as Financial Advisor (FA) to provide Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) to solicit partnership through a suitable mode to utilize

Published 24 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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PM Khan, Telenor talk on enhancing Pakistan’s technology sector.

PM Khan appreciated Telenor's confidence in Pakistan due to its presence in the country since 2005 with an investme

Published 23 Jan, 2020 05:30am

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NGBSD Programme: USF Co's BoD okays award of contracts to Telenor & Jazz

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Universal Service Fund Company (USF Co) has approved award of two contracts with a subsidy of Rs 680 million to Telenor Pakistan and Jazz under Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development (NGBSD) Programme.

Published 23 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Canada lawyers argue for Huawei executive's extradition to US

Canadian government lawyers on Wednesday laid out a case for extraditing a senior Huawei executive to the United States, saying it is based on "a fraud on a bank."

Published 23 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Huawei chief says US may 'escalate' but confident on business

The chief executive of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei on Tuesday said he was ready for the United States to escalate a "campaign" against the firm this year but insisted it would not have a significant effect on business.

Published 22 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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EU industry chief dismisses fears strict security rules could delay 5G

European industrial policy chief Thierry Breton dismissed claims that relying on European companies to build a 5G network would delay its rollout, weighing in on an increasingly tense debate in Germany over the risk posed by China's Huawei. In a speech at

Published 20 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Pre-paid recharge: PTA warns CMOs against overcharging

The government Friday warned the cellular mobile operators (CMOs) of stern action if consumers are charged more than the notified tariffs and applicable taxes. CMOs are deducting only withholding tax and general sales tax/federal excise duty on the pre-pa

Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Reliance claims record quarterly profits

Indian oil-to-telecoms giant Reliance Industries reported record quarterly net profits on Friday, boosted by strong growth in its retail businesses despite falling refining margins.

Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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HMD Global announces two new Nokia phones

The HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Thursday announced two new quality Nokia Phones in Lahore; the Nokia 2.3, delivering a feature-packed camera fuelled by AI, helping you get the best shot, and the Nokia C1, a smartphone designed to entertain.

Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Mobile set manufacturing policy being finalised: chief of EDB's board

Chairman EDB's Board, Almas Hyder on Wednesday said that final touches are being given to Pakistan's mobile set manufacturing policy which will be ready within the month.

Published 16 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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CPEC initiative: Zong introduces unlimited calls to China

The launch of this bundle is in-line with our strategy of connecting both private and corporate customers, says Zon

Published 15 Jan, 2020 11:42am

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20 Technology Trends 2020 revealed at Telenor Pakistan Headquarters 345

The twenty technology trends will take a prominent lead in developing the global digital ecosystem supported by cellular service providers, device makers and internet companies, said Bjorn Taale Sandberg, Head of Telenor Research.

Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Makers of 4G & 5G mobile sets: Incentives to be announced soon: Dawood

Prime Minister Advisor on Commerce, Industries and Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Monday said that the government will soon announce incentives for the local manufacturers of 4G and 5G mobile sets.

Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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MI5 dismisses UK-US relationship fears over Huawei

The head of Britain's MI5 security service has dismissed suggestions UK-US intelligence sharing could be damaged if Chinese telecoms giant Huawei develops Britain's 5G network, the Financial Times reported Monday.

Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Vivo launches S1 Pro smartphone

Vivo, the global innovative smartphone brand has unveiled its new S1 Pro in Pakistan at special media launch event, held in Lahore.

Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Samsung unveils AI-powered digital avatar

A Samsung lab on Tuesday unveiled a digital avatar it described as an AI-powered "artificial human," claiming it is able to "converse and sympathize" like real people. The announcement at the opening of the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas tout

Updated 13 Jan, 2020 07:10am

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Pakistan developing its own international payment gateway

System would be joined with other online payment companies such as PayPal, which will help real-time payments trans

Published 11 Jan, 2020 06:23am

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MTN says Nigeria withdraws $2 billion tax demand

Mobile giant MTN said Friday that Nigeria's attorney general had withdrawn a demand for around $2 billion in back taxes in the latest step towards resolving its legal woes with the authorities.

Published 11 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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'Advisory Committee for 5G Planning' formed to define roadmap

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has constituted Advisory Committee for 5G Planning in Pakistan (5G Pakistan Plan Committee) to define a roadmap and finalize recommendations for 5G technology readiness in the country.

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Samsung Electronics flags one-third drop

Samsung Electronics' operating profits fell by more than a third in the fourth quarter, the world's biggest manufacturer of smartphones and memory chips estimated Wednesday.

Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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PTA allows test and trial of 5G technology

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted six months permission to mobile operators for conducting test and trial of 5G technology under limited environment and non-commercial basis.

Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Jazz successfully conducts 5G trials

Jazz has successfully tested out the fifth generation of mobile technology. In its effort to lead the digitalization journey in Pakistan, the 5G trials of Jazz aimed to test the improvement in performance of the network as a result of this technology. Whe

Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Realme celebrates its first anniversary

Realme Pakistan, a leading smartphone brand, celebrates its first anniversary; the brand arrived in Pakistan last year on January 2, 2019, with Realme 2 Pro and Realme C1 launch.

Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Superfast 5G on the slow road at gadget gala

It will be revolutionary when superfast 5G mobile networks come to our gadgets, cars and digital lives. But the road to 5G remains agonizingly slow at the massive Consumer Electronics Show opening this week in Las Vegas, where ultrafast products are expec

Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am

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Stock	Price
Pak Gulf Leasin / Dec 8 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.64 ▲ 0.99 (17.52%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Dec 8 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	3.42 ▲ 0.40 (13.25%)
Nadeem Tex. / Dec 8 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	40.00 ▲ 2.67 (7.15%)
JS Global Cap.XD / Dec 8 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	93.85 ▲ 4.86 (5.46%)
Kohinoor Power / Dec 8 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	4.00 ▲ 0.20 (5.26%)
Pak TobaccoXD / Dec 8 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1098.88 ▲ 48.88 (4.66%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Dec 8 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	750.05 ▲ 25.05 (3.46%)
Pak Hotels / Dec 8 Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited(PHDL)	147.36 ▲ 4.91 (3.45%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Dec 8 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	1.24 ▲ 0.04 (3.33%)
Nishat (Chun.) / Dec 8 Nishat Chunian Limited(NCL)	43.00 ▲ 1.27 (3.04%)

Stock	Price
Popular Islamic / Dec 8 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	11.70 ▲ -0.95 (-7.51%)
J.K.Spinning / Dec 8 J.K. Spinning Mills Limited(JKSM)	41.00 ▲ -3.00 (-6.82%)
Janana D Mal / Dec 8 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	67.01 ▲ -4.62 (-6.45%)
Prud Mod.1st / Dec 8 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.73 ▲ -0.11 (-5.98%)
Pioneer Cement / Dec 8 Pioneer Cement Limited(PIOC)	74.02 ▲ -4.34 (-5.54%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 8 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	10.50 ▲ -0.60 (-5.41%)
Orient Rental / Dec 8 Orient Rental Mod(ORM)	6.65 ▲ -0.36 (-5.14%)
Pak Mod. / Dec 8 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	2.64 ▲ -0.13 (-4.69%)
Pervez Ahmed Co / Dec 8 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	1.04 ▲ -0.04 (-3.70%)
Kohinoor Textile / Dec 8 Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited(KTML)	54.00 ▲ -2.00 (-3.57%)

Stock	Volume
Hascol Petrol / Dec 8 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	57,065,232 ▼ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Dec 8 Telecard Limited(TELE)	21,575,000 ▼ 0.00
Treet Corp / Dec 8 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	10,984,000 ▼ 0.00
Unity Foods Ltd / Dec 8 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	9,649,498 ▼ 0.00
Byco Petroleum / Dec 8 Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited(BYCO)	8,701,500 ▼ 0.00
TPL Properties / Dec 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	8,660,500 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	6,923,500 ▼ 0.00
Ghani Glo Hol / Dec 8 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	5,325,000 ▼ 0.00
TRG Pak Ltd / Dec 8 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	5,183,814 ▼ 0.00
Hum Network / Dec 8 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	4,987,000 ▼ 0.00

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 8	176.89
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 8	176.79
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 8	113.51
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 8	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 8	1.32
Euro to USD / Dec 8	1.13
UK LIBOR % / Dec 8	0.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 8	4686.75
India Sensex / Dec 8	57633.65
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 8	28455.60
Nasdaq / Dec 8	15686.92
Hang Seng / Dec 8	23983.66
FTSE 100 / Dec 8	7339.90
Dow Jones / Dec 8	35719.43
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 8	15813.94
France CAC40 / Dec 8	7065.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil / Dec 8	71.76
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Dec 8	16880.00
Gold 10 Grams / Dec 8	101200.00
Gold Spot / Dec 8	1784.52
Cotton / Dec 8	106.37

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