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July-November 2019: Mobile handsets' import surges by 64 percent

Pakistan's import of mobile handsets surged by 64 percent to $498.466 million during July-Nov 2019, official figures say. Increase in cellular handsets now stands at $193.815 million during July-Nov 2019 comparing to the phones import of $304.651 million

Published 31 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

China names and shames tech giants for app privacy violations

Chinese tech giants Tencent and Xiaomi have been reprimanded by Beijing for designing apps that infringe on users' privacy, even as the Communist regime amasses its own collection of personal data. China, which exercises close surveillance of online activ

Published 30 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Huawei's role in Italy's 5G network sought

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei should be allowed a role in Italy's future 5G network, the Italian industry minister said on Sunday after an influential parliamentary committee called on Rome to block the company. The United States has lobbied Italy and othe

Published 30 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Decade in Review: what the smartphone has wrought

When the first Apple iPhone hit the market in 2007, not everyone was convinced it would supplant the flip-phone. When Google's Android software system arrived a year later, the Blackberry still seemed to have bright future.

Published 30 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Call connection time: only Ufone and SCO following benchmark: PTA

Only Ufone and Special Communications Organization (SCO) are following the benchmark of call connection time of 6.5 seconds, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Thuraya signs service partnership with Rockville Technologies

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), on Saturday announced that it has signed a service partner agreement with Rockville Technologies, one of the leading system integrators and IoT/M2M s

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

NA body visits NTC HO

National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecommunication visited NTC headquarters and Managing Director NTC Brigadier Viqar Rashid Khan (retd) briefed about ICT Services, being offered by NTC. According to a press release issued here, NTC's performa

Published 27 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Ministry seeks reduction in taxes/duties on mobile phones

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has opposed Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) taxation on mobile phones import under Baggage Rules and recommended reduction in duties/taxes on smart phones to achieve digital vision of the gover

Published 27 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Realme unveils 5s smartphone

Realme, a smartphone brand, on Tuesday unveiled its 48MP quad camera power hero smartphone, Realme 5s. "It is equipped with Qualcomm Technologies mobile platforms, Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, that provide users outstanding performance. Since its launch, Real

Updated 25 Dec, 2019 10:56pm

Telecommunication

Mobile phones: Telecom companies, FBR, MoIT to submit viewpoints today

Presidents/chief executive officers (CEOs) of the telecom companies, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Ministry of Information Technology would submit their viewpoints on taxation of mobile phones and allowing duty free import of mobile phones today at a

Published 24 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Mobile phones top list of tech speeding up aid operations in 2019: poll

Mobile technology had the biggest benefit of all technology on aid operations in 2019, according to an exclusive poll by the Thomson Reuters Foundation on Wednesday, with drones and satellites also helping to speed up help to people in need.

Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Huawei should be allowed 5G role in Italy

Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Mobile phone import up by 63 percent in five months

The import of mobile phones into the country increased by 63.62 percent during the first five months of current financial year (2019-20) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. Pakistan imported mobile phones worth US $ 498.466 million durin

Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Telenor, Serena Hotels launch 'S TEL' to facilitate guest

To ensure seamless connectivity for tourists and guests, Telenor Pakistan, in partnership with Serena Hotels Pakistan, has launched a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind digital platform. This solution, called 'S TEL,' will be a complimentary service for Ser

Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Golootlo partners with Jazz

In an effort to enrich Jazz World and to provide additional value to its customers, Jazz has entered into a partnership with Golootlo. The partnership will provide Jazz World users with access to over 12,500 discounts at their favorite outlets all over th

Published 22 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

PTA approaches WhatsApp over hacking of Pakistani users

PTA says it intended to get details of users targeted in Pakistan but also to have an update on the remedial measur

Published 21 Dec, 2019 06:26am

Telecommunication

Realme to launch 5s smartphone

The Realme Pakistan on Wednesday announced to launch its new smartphone Realme 5s on December 23.

Published 20 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Sanctions-hit Huawei plans components plant in Europe

Chinese telecommunications group Huawei is working on a plan to build its own components at a site in Europe, its chairman told AFP, as the 5G leader strives to overcome US sanctions.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Samsung chairman jailed for union sabotage

The chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest smartphone and chip maker, has been jailed for sabotaging union activities, prompting a rare apology on Wednesday from the firm.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

PTCL organises 'Talks@PTCL'

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), organized 'Talks@PTCL' where industry professionals enthralled the audience with their inspirational talks on topics related to technology, digital ecosystem and development of in-house talent. The event

Published 19 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

PTA blocks total of 933,775 objectionable URLs so far

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked a total of 933,775 uniform resource locators (URLs) so far carrying objectionable/pornographic images, texts and videos in the country.

Published 18 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

A buzz-worthy ‘Cricket Super Star Challenge’ by Tecno is here

This campaign is specifically designed to engage young and energetic youth. To be a part of the TECNO #Cricket

Published 17 Dec, 2019 10:39am

Telecommunication

Internet services restored across Pakistan

'Affected telecom services have been restored across the country after rectification of fault in AAE-1,' said PTA.

Published 16 Dec, 2019 05:49am

Telecommunication

Telenor says Huawei will still play role in 5G rollout

Telenor reiterated on Sunday Huawei would be involved in building Norway's 5G network along with Ericsson, one of several companies to continue working with the Chinese company despite US pressure. Still, on Friday, the head of Telenor Norway, Petter-Boer

Published 16 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Chinese borrowers drown in online lending's 'bottomless pit'

Telecoms engineer Peng Jiezhao's taste for new smartphones and expensive sneakers seemed like a harmless, if expensive, hobby - until he started borrowing money from Chinese online lending sites to feed it.

Published 16 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Internet users may face 'service degradation'

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) on Sunday said that internet users may face "some service degradation" due to a technical fault in submarine cable AAE-1 at Doha.

Published 16 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

WhatsApp's support to old devices to end after 31st: PTA

WhatsApp has announced ending support for older devices including all window phones operating systems after December 31, 2019, and resultantly millions of phones would stop functioning.

Published 15 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Norway telecom operator snubs Huawei for 5G network

Norwegian telecom operator Telenor said Friday it had picked Sweden's Ericsson to build the country's 5G network, dropping Chinese behemoth Huawei which had provided equipment for its current 4G network.

Published 14 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Telenor Pakistan becomes country's first network to enable FTTT, 5G ready

Telenor Pakistan has become the country's first network to enable Fiber to the Tower (FTTT), aimed at enhancing customer experience and strengthening its network to achieve optimum readiness for emerging technologies.

Published 14 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

TMB and Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal sign MoU

Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), Pakistan's leading microfinance bank and Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of financial knowledge in women of the country. Under the agreement, the Bank will train women on the bas

Published 13 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 27	277 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 27	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 28	157.82 ▼ -0.05
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 28	0.83 ▲ 0.0014
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 28	1.33 ▼ -0.002
Euro to USD / Oct 28	1.11 ▼ -0.0012
SOFR % / Oct 26	3.93 ▲ 0.01

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India Sensex / Oct 28	72,952.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 28	64,087.42
Hang Seng / Oct 28	23,062.60
FTSE 100 / Oct 28	10,651.98
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 28	25,590.77
France CAC40 / Oct 28	7,903.29
S&P 500 / Oct 27	7,722.60
Nasdaq / Oct 27	26,477.81
Dow Jones / Oct 27	52,377.57

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 28	376.06
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 28	101.37
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 28	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 28	364,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 28	4,033.94
Diesel/Litre / Oct 28	398.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 28	77.80

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Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 28 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.67 ▲ 0.63 (20.72%)
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Oct 28 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.34 ▲ 1 (15.77%)
Hira Textile / Oct 28 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	5.61 ▲ 0.71 (14.49%)
Waves Corporation / Oct 28 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	8.95 ▲ 1 (12.58%)
Amtex Ltd / Oct 28 Amtex Limited(AMTEX)	4.35 ▲ 0.46 (11.83%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Oct 28 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	5.50 ▲ 0.58 (11.79%)
Aruj Industries / Oct 28 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	10.49 ▲ 1 (10.54%)
First Capital Equities / Oct 28 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.68 ▲ 0.44 (10.38%)
ECOPACK Ltd / Oct 28 Ecopack Limited(ECOP)	42.11 ▲ 3.83 (10.01%)
Flying Cement / Oct 28 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	33.63 ▲ 3.06 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Oct 28 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	6.62 ▼ -1 (-13.12%)
Dadex Eternit / Oct 28 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	146.59 ▼ -16.29 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 28 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,133.86 ▼ -125.98 (-10%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 28 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	120.79 ▼ -13.42 (-10%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 28 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	21.17 ▼ -2.35 (-9.99%)
AN Textile Mills / Oct 28 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	61.76 ▼ -6.51 (-9.54%)
Masood Textile / Oct 28 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	146.35 ▼ -15.26 (-9.44%)
Crescent Steel / Oct 28 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	78.67 ▼ -8.12 (-9.36%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Oct 28 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	16.62 ▼ -1.57 (-8.63%)
Diamond Ind. / Oct 28 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	77.34 ▼ -7.26 (-8.58%)

Stock	Volume
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 28 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	58,321,090 ▲ 0.63
TPL Properties / Oct 28 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	38,349,910 ▲ 0.92
Cnergyico PK / Oct 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	34,763,642 ▲ 0.08
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 28 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	30,325,444 ▲ 2.1
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,690,373 ▲ 0.03
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,245,811 ▼ -0.02
B.O.Punjab / Oct 28 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,574,248 ▲ 1.14
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Oct 28 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	14,967,348 ▼ -0.06
Ist.Capital Sec / Oct 28 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	14,098,706 ▲ 0.58
Media Times Ltd / Oct 28 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	13,600,536 ▲ 0.39

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