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Amazon to open pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Seattle headquarters

Published 22 Jan, 2021 11:04am

The move came a day after Reuters reported that Amazon had offered to help with the United States' efforts involving the COVID-19 vaccine, citing a letter addressed to President Joe Biden.

New EU rules to define gatekeepers by users, areas of business

Published 11 Dec, 2020 12:45am

The criteria defining online gatekeepers which control access to people, services and information are expected to hit Alphabet unit Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon.
"It is going to be a fairly short list of gatekeepers," one of the people said, adding that numerical criteria will be used.

France imposes 135mn euros in fines on Google, Amazon

Published 10 Dec, 2020 01:24pm

The regulator said "no matter what path the users used to visit the website, they were either insufficiently informed or never informed of the fact that cookies were placed on their computer."

Tesla's Musk relocates to Texas from California; compares himself to war general

Published 09 Dec, 2020 11:01am

Musk said tech companies in Silicon Valley had too much influence on the world and predicted a decrease in their power.

Brazil pledge on Amazon needed to save EU-Mercosur trade deal: EU diplomat

Published 08 Dec, 2020 09:59am

Without that, EU importers cannot show where the wood came from, he said.

More than 400 lawmakers from 34 countries back 'Make Amazon Pay' campaign

Published 04 Dec, 2020 04:04pm

“We urge you to act decisively to change your policies and priorities to do right by your workers, their communities, and our planet,” the letter said.

Amazon delves deeper into voice recognition, call-center work as COVID-19 drives cloud

Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:18am

Amazon Connect Voice ID, which uses machine learning software to authenticate customers who dial into call centers.
Amazon is also adding a machine learning tool that helps call-center agents find answers for customers and another that help them personalize service.

Amazon to give $500mn in holiday bonuses to front-line US workers

Published 27 Nov, 2020 12:10am

Full-time operations staff in the United States who are employed by Amazon from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 will receive a bonus of $300.
In an earlier round of one-time bonuses in June, Amazon spent $500 million in one-time payments to front-line employees and partners.

German Amazon workers strike on 'Black Friday'

Published 26 Nov, 2020 08:43pm

The stoppage affected Amazon distribution facilities in Leipzig, Bad Hersfeld, Augsburg, Rheinberg, Werne and Koblenz.

Amazon launches online pharmacy in new contest with drug retail

Published 18 Nov, 2020 10:14am

The move builds on the web retailer’s 2018 acquisition of PillPack, which Amazon said will remain separate for customers needing pre-sorted doses of multiple drugs.

India to regulate streaming services and online content, including Netflix and Facebook

Updated 12 Nov, 2020 07:36pm

News and current affairs content on online media, such as Facebook and Twitter, will also come under the new regulatory regime.

Amazon faces EU antitrust charges over its use of merchant data

Published 10 Nov, 2020 06:06pm

The European Commission has been investigating Amazon's dual role - as a marketplace for merchants and also a rival seller.
The investigation also focuses on how Amazon uses competitively sensitive merchant data to select winners for its "buy box".

Amazon's Prime Video makes live sports foray in India with cricket rights

Published 10 Nov, 2020 10:16am

The New Zealand cricket board earlier announced a six-year domestic streaming deal with Spark Sport, which starts with matches against West Indies at home, starting later this month.

Amazon expands in Brazil, riding e-commerce boom set off by COVID-19 distancing

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:51am

The expansion, which adds 75,000 square meters (807,000 square feet) of distribution space, is Amazon’s biggest since it began operating in Brazil in 2012.

Amazon to Invest $2.8 billion to set its 2nd Data Center Region in India

Published 07 Nov, 2020 01:08pm

Amazon to invest around $2.8 billion to set up a new AWS Cloud region in India.

Amazon tells India regulator its partner Future Retail is misleading public

Published 31 Oct, 2020 01:27pm

Amazon is locked in a bitter legal dispute with Future Group, which in August sold its retail assets to Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd for $3.4 billion. The deal, Amazon alleges, breaches 2019 agreements by Future.

Amazon's prep for holiday sales rush, pandemic in focus

Published 28 Oct, 2020 05:01pm

Just three months ago, the world's largest online retailer posted the biggest profit in its 26-year history.
"Do they have the logistics and delivery capacity to handle order volumes?" Sebastian asked.

Small Business Loses Out As Amazon Freezes Seller Account Amidst Pandemic

Published 28 Oct, 2020 11:07am

While Amazon presents itself as a friend of small businesses, small retail businesses owners like Barak Govani suffered unfair treatment when their seller account was suspended, freezing retail inventory worth $1.5 million and pushing the retailer towards poverty amidst the pandemic.

Amazon and UPS ramp up hiring for holiday shopping blitz

Published 27 Oct, 2020 11:36pm

E-commerce colossus Amazon announced it is creating more than 100,000 jobs in operations such as packing and delivering orders for its "peak season."

In fight with Amazon, India's Future Retail sees liquidation if Reliance deal fails

Published 27 Oct, 2020 10:17am

The dispute centres around FRL’s decision in August to sell its retail, wholesale, logistics and some other businesses to Reliance for $3.38 billion, including debt.

Amazon refuses to appear before India panel on data privacy

Published 23 Oct, 2020 07:22pm

Amazon is doing huge business in India ... If it doesn't appear before the committee, coercive action may be initiated against it.
Separately, Facebook representatives appeared before the committee on Friday. Twitter has been asked to appear on Oct. 28.

Amazon extends work from home option till June

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:24am

The development comes less than three weeks after the world’s largest online retailer said more than 19,000 of its U.S. frontline workers contracted the coronavirus this year.

Amid tensions with China, India warns Amazon, Flipkart over country of origin rule

Published 17 Oct, 2020 03:01pm

A push for strict enforcement of the rule has come amid tensions between India and China following a border skirmish which began in June, and is part of India’s efforts to cut down on Chinese-made imports.

Amazon broke virus safety vows, workers say

Published 15 Oct, 2020 02:25am

The lawsuit claims the company's "oppressive and dangerous" policies violated public-nuisance laws and exacerbated COVID-19 hazards.
Amazon says worker safety is its top priority, but employees at several facilities in different states claim their well-being takes a back seat to quickly shipping customers' orders.

Amazon India's payments unit gets $95.5 million from parent

Published 09 Oct, 2020 10:56am

Amazon will begin its festive season sales on Oct. 17, and has been trying to encourage payments through Amazon Pay with cashbacks and other rewards.

Amazon sends legal notice to India's Future Group over Reliance deal

Published 08 Oct, 2020 01:04am

Amazon's investment in Future Group came with contractual rights that include a right of first refusal and a non-compete-like pact.
Reliance said in August it would acquire the retail and wholesale business as well as the logistics and warehousing business of Future in a deal valued at $3.38 billion.

Amazon unveils payment by hand-waving

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:29am

In Amazon Go stores, the palm-waving system will be added to the store's entry gate as an option for shoppers.

U.S. charges former Amazon manager and her family members with insider trading

Published 29 Sep, 2020 10:32am

The SEC alleged that Laksha Bohra, who worked as a senior manager in Amazon’s tax department, acquired and tipped her husband Viky Bohra with highly confidential information about Amazon’s financial performance.

Amazon sets October 13-14 for 'Prime Day' global mega-sale

Published 29 Sep, 2020 02:22am

In the second quarter, Amazon pulled in $5.2 billion in net profit, double the previous year.

Amazon adds spherical speakers, car security products to devices lineup

Published 24 Sep, 2020 11:29pm

The company said Tesla Inc vehicles will be the first that are compatible with its Ring Car Connect software.
Amazon also announced upgrades such as a deletion feature for all prior voice recordings.

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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

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Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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