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USTR slams India, Italy, Turkey on digital taxes but holds off on tariffs

The probes are among several still open USTR Section 301 investigations that could lead to tariffs before President Donald Trump leaves office or early in the administration of President-elect Joe Biden. Among these is a more advanced probe into France’s digital services tax.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 09:54am

Technology

Apple ties exec bonuses to social, environmental values

"We believe diversity drives innovation and is key to our success."

Published 06 Jan, 2021 11:24am

Technology

Samsung vows to get ‘even more epic’ with upcoming entry of Galaxy S21

As per details, at the January 14 virtual event, Samsung will unveil three different models of its new phone, including the 6.2-inch S21, the 6.7-inch S21 Plus and the 6.8-inch S21 Ultra.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 04:11pm

Technology

Breaker podcasting platform team joins Twitter

Twitter recently began letting a "very small" group of users create Spaces, which it described as online venues "built around the voices of the people using Twitter."

Published 05 Jan, 2021 08:45am

Technology

Apple bringing in major changes in its keyboard

As per details, there will be two types of displays on the keyboard which will show the pictures of the key label.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 04:53pm

Technology

WhatsApp may not run on these smartphones from January 1st

But the bad news is that the customers of some old Apple and Android phones will have no choice but to give up and buy a new phone. Such phones are still used in large numbers around the world.

Updated 30 Dec, 2020 04:02pm

Technology

Tech's reign over US stock market to be tested in 2021

Even some strategists who like other stocks aren't straying far from tech. BMO Capital Markets cut tech to "market weight" for 2021 but urged investors to maintain positions rather than sell.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 11:40am

Business & Finance

Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology

The iPhone maker’s automotive efforts, known as Project Titan, have proceeded unevenly since 2014 when it first started to design its own vehicle from scratch.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 10:52am

Markets

Tesla pulls S&P 500 lower for second day in index

Apple jumped over 3% on Tuesday, increasing the iPhone maker's stock market value by more than the entire value of General Motors.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 02:43am

Business & Finance

Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - sources

Apple’s goal of building a personal vehicle for the mass market contrasts with rivals such as Alphabet Inc’s Waymo, which has built robo-taxis to carry passengers for a driverless ride-hailing service.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 09:34am

Business & Finance

Apple says no new business for supplier Wistron after India plant violence

Wistron failed to implement proper working hour management processes, which “led to payment delays for some workers in October and November,” Apple said.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:18pm

Technology

Apple shuts some California stores as coronavirus cases spike

Apple’s website showed that at least 12 stores were being shut starting Friday and Saturday, including those at Grove, Sherman Oaks and Beverly Center, just a week ahead of peak holiday season.

Published 19 Dec, 2020 10:15am

Markets

Japan shares rise on Wall Street gains; Apple suppliers shine

In its final policy meeting of the year, the US central bank is expected to keep its key overnight interest rate pinned near zero and signal it will stay there for years to come.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 08:35am

Technology

EU moves to rein in US tech giants with threat of fines, break-up

EU says rules aimed at protecting consumers, businesses.
EU hitting successful firms - US Chamber of Commerce.
Google warns of threat to innovation.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 12:33am

Business & Finance

Apple aims to make 30pc more iPhones in first half of 2021

Apple has been fighting for several years to become less dependent on the iPhone, which contributed to 40.8pc of overall sales during the last quarter.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 06:18pm

Technology

Apple supplier Wistron puts India plant damage at up to $7mn

Apple said it was sending staff and auditors to the site and was cooperating with police in their investigation.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 09:51am

Business & Finance

Angry Indian workers attack iPhone factory

The workers alleged that they have not been fully paid for four months and are being forced to work overtime.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 12:02pm

Technology

Apple launches $549 new AirPods Max to boost holiday sales; delivery times face delays

The AirPods Max model will compete with high-end headphones such as Bose’s Noise Cancelling 700 units, which retail for $340 with holiday discounts.
At $549, AirPods Max headphones are more expensive than Apple’s entry-level iPhone, iPad and Watch models.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 09:52am

Business & Finance

Italy fines Apple 10mn euros for water damage claims

It cited promotional claims relating to the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11pro and iPhone 11 pro Max models.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 03:07pm

World

India import hurdles hit Apple iPhone, Xiaomi devices from China, say sources

Applications to the quality control agency, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), typically used to be processed within 15 days, but some are now taking up to two months or longer.

Updated 25 Nov, 2020 04:45pm

Technology

Apple to launch App Store Small Business Program for developers

The App Store Small Business Program will launch on January 1, 2021.

Updated 20 Nov, 2020 02:37pm

Technology

Apple to pay $113mn for intentionally slowing down iPhones

33 US states had claimed that the technology company Apple slows down the performance of old mobile phones so that its users buy new phones.

Published 19 Nov, 2020 03:52pm

Technology

Apple lowers App Store fees for small developers, critics see little impact

Apple takes a 30% cut of most purchases made on the App Store, although the commission drops to 15% for subscriptions that remain active for more than a year.

Published 19 Nov, 2020 10:25am

Technology

Apple begins testing foldable iPhone: Report

The company is reportedly evaluating between OLED and microLED displays for a folding device.

Updated 17 Nov, 2020 04:40pm

Technology

Privacy activist files complaints against Apple's tracking tool

It is the first such major action against the U.S. technology group in regards to European Union privacy rules.

Published 16 Nov, 2020 11:23am

Technology

Apple announce prices of iPhone 12 accessories

The new iPhone charger is priced at $129, or Rs 20,530, which can charge the iPhone as well as the Apple Watch at the same time.

Published 10 Nov, 2020 12:14pm

Technology

What is iPhone 12 latest feature, all about ?

As per media reports, the new iPhone 12 has a "Le DAR" sensor that can scan people through a camera and accurately measure their height to see how tall a person is.

Published 03 Nov, 2020 01:28pm

Business & Finance

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi sold more smartphones than Apple

According to the report, Samsung's sales in the third quarter of 2020 have increased by about 2 percent compared to the quarter of 2019, after which Samsung is at the top with 80.4 million smartphone units sold.

Published 31 Oct, 2020 03:48pm

Technology

Apple steps up efforts to create its own ‘search engine’

Earlier, in the iPhone operating system, the web browser 'Safari' used to search for information on any object and reach the desired link through the Google search engine.

Published 29 Oct, 2020 10:40am

Technology

Apple starts developing its own search engine to rival Google

The move is being viewed as a consequence of the anti-trust fire the company has been facing recently.

Published 28 Oct, 2020 04:32pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Abdullah Shah / Sep 28 Abdullah Shah Ghazi Sugar Mills Limited(AGSML)	5.49 ▲ 0.45 (8.93%)
Universal Ins. / Sep 28 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	3.80 ▲ 0.29 (8.26%)
Shakarganj / Sep 28 Shakarganj Limited(SML)	37.42 ▲ 2.61 (7.50%)
Int. Knit. / Sep 28 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	14.47 ▲ 0.97 (7.19%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Sep 28 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	16 ▲ 1.00 (6.67%)
Invest Bank / Sep 28 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	1.12 ▲ 0.07 (6.67%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Sep 28 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	0.86 ▲ 0.05 (6.17%)
Chakwal Spinning / Sep 28 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	1.25 ▲ 0.07 (5.93%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Sep 28 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	5.30 ▲ 0.28 (5.58%)
EFU General / Sep 28 EFU General Insurance Limited(EFUG)	89.50 ▲ 4.65 (5.48%)

Stock	Price
SME Leasing Ltd / Sep 28 SME Leasing Limited(SLL)	1.72 ▼ -0.68 (-28.33%)
Pak Oilfields / Sep 28 Pakistan Oilfields Limited(POL)	388.63 ▼ -50.86 (-11.57%)
Shadab Textile / Sep 28 Shadab Textile Mills Limited(SHDT)	10.72 ▼ -1.00 (-8.53%)
Kohat Textile / Sep 28 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	11.30 ▼ -0.95 (-7.76%)
Masood Textile / Sep 28 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	41.50 ▼ -3.36 (-7.49%)
Nishat (Chun.) / Sep 28 Nishat Chunian Limited(NCL)	19.50 ▼ -1.37 (-6.56%)
First Prudential Mod. / Sep 28 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	1.56 ▼ -0.08 (-4.88%)
At-Tahur Ltd. / Sep 28 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	14.95 ▼ -0.75 (-4.78%)
Gharibwal Cement / Sep 28 Gharibwal Cement Limited(GWLC)	16.01 ▼ -0.68 (-4.07%)
Rupali / Sep 28 Rupali Polyester Limited(RUPL)	18.85 ▼ -0.75 (-3.83%)

Stock	Volume
Maple Leaf Cement / Sep 28 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	11,085,943 ▼ -0.17
Pak Petroleum / Sep 28 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	9,115,995 ▼ -0.05
Agritech Limited / Sep 28 Agritech Limited(AGL)	7,172,000 ▲ 0.32
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	7,096,855 ▲ 0.01
P.I.A.C.(A) / Sep 28 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	6,933,000 ▲ 0.14
Oil & Gas Dev. / Sep 28 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	6,830,288 ▲ 0.04
Dewan Motors / Sep 28 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	6,537,980 ▲ 0.00
Bankislami Pak. / Sep 28 BankIslami Pakistan Limited(BIPL)	6,477,203 ▼ -0.23
B.O.Punjab / Sep 28 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	6,308,530 ▼ -0.04
Sui North Gas / Sep 28 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	5,152,021 ▼ -0.18

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 28	288.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 28	287.73
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 28	149.36
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 28	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 28	1.21
Euro to USD / Sep 28	1.05
UK LIBOR % / Sep 27	5.43

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 27	4274.51
Nasdaq / Sep 27	13092.85
FTSE 100 / Sep 27	7593.22
Dow Jones / Sep 27	33550.27
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 27	15217.45
France CAC40 / Sep 27	7071.79
India Sensex / Sep 28	66115.09
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 28	31744.50
Hang Seng / Sep 28	17429.46

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 27	17935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 27	174950
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 28	94.58
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 28	1874.97
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 28	88.65

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