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YouTube Shorts eyes TikTok competition with 3.5bn daily views in India

The new format is seen as a way for Google to compete with Gen Z-favorite TikTok, which currently has 700 million users worldwide.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 11:28am

Technology

Google revives Australia news platform launch amid content payment fight

Google has argued that the legislation, which is currently the subject of a parliamentary inquiry but expected to be passed into law soon, is unworkable.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 10:22am

Technology

Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results

Following the incident, Republicans in Congress faced blowback from several corporate firms who paused campaign donations and said they were reviewing their policies.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 10:50am

World

Google offers facilities for US vaccination sites

Chief executive made the announcement as part of a $150 million initiative to promote vaccine education and equitable access.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 08:11pm

World

Google threatens to block Australians over media law

SYDNEY: Google threatened Friday to block Australians from using its search service unless the government changed...

Published 24 Jan, 2021 03:32am

Technology

Google to Redesign its Mobile Search Feature

Google is planning to redesign its search results feature for mobile phones.
This new design is expected to roll out in the next few days.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

Technology

Developer complains to EU over Apple, Google app rules after COVID game rejected

Several developers have challenged Google and Apple over their app policies, triggering calls for regulatory action as nearly all smartphones outside restricted markets such as China come with either Google's Play store or Apple's App Store.
In the United States, state attorneys general are planning a lawsuit against Google over its Play Store for Android phones following complaints.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 08:25pm

Technology

Alphabet closes down internet balloon network project 'Loon'

Loon was deployed to provide internet in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017, as well as after a major earthquake in Peru.
Operations will be wound down in "the coming months", with the hope that Loon employees will be redeployed at Alphabet, the firm said.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Technology

Google threatens to block Australians over media law

"The great majority of people who are using Facebook would continue to be able to do so, but we would no longer be able to provide news," Facebook's Simon Milner told the hearing.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 10:17am

Technology

Google signs deal on copyright payments to French press

PARIS: Google and French newspapers said Thursday they had signed an agreement aimed at opening the way to digital...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

Markets

Wall Street at record highs as Netflix jumps, Biden inaugurated

NEW YORK: US stocks closed at record highs on Wednesday as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th US president, while...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

Technology

Google Chrome 88 makes it easy to fix weak passwords

Google's latest Chrome 88 update will identify weak passwords and allow its users to change them swiftly.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 03:17pm

Business & Finance

Business investments into Singapore rise 13pc, highest in over a decade

SINGAPORE: Business investment commitments into Singapore rose 13% last year to their highest in more than a decade,...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

World

YouTube extends ban on Trump channel ahead of inauguration

Operators say the embittered leader could use his accounts to foment more unrest aimed at Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 05:58pm

Technology

YouTube extends ban on Trump channel ahead of inaugeration

The supporters of Trump who attacked the US Capitol were "provoked" by the president and "fed lies," Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 09:59am

Business & Finance

Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative

The law allows authorities to remove content from platforms, rather than blocking access as they did in the past.
"We will withdraw the representative if we face pressure on either," the company said in a statement.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:53pm

Business & Finance

After dizzying gyrations, what's bitcoin really worth?

He added that the bulk of investors are not day-to-day traders, but people making a long-term punt -- and he estimates that the spectacular price boom of recent weeks has involved only around five millions units.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:03am

Technology

As Wikipedia turns 20 it aims to reach more readers

Wikipedia continues to be a volunteer-driven effort, with each language site built up independently from original contributions rather than translated articles.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 09:26am

Business & Finance

Google closes deal to buy Fitbit as Justice Dept probe continues

We worked with global regulators on an approach which safeguards consumers' privacy expectations.
Google won EU antitrust approval last month for its Fitbit bid, after agreeing restrictions on how it will use customers' health related data.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:44pm

Business & Finance

Nokia signs up Google for building cloud-based 5G network

Nokia will bring its 5G expertise, Google Cloud will serve as the platform for launching applications and assist customers in building an ecosystem of services.
We will start to see some of these things to get in the live environment by end of this year.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:01pm

Technology

Google removes some lending apps in India to protect consumers

We have reviewed hundreds of personal loan apps in India, based on flags submitted by users and government agencies.
Google has contacted companies and asked them to clarify if they are compliant with the rules and regulations.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:00pm

World

Google backs Biden's immigration reform plan for 'dreamers'

Google has announced that it would support President-elect Joe Biden's efforts to pass a new United States immigration law, helping to cover application fees for immigrants seeking lawful work.
Google announced its philanthropic aim to pay for the application fees of nearly 500 young immigrants, seeking employment under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme.

Updated 14 Jan, 2021 05:16pm

Technology

Google 'experiment' blocks Australian news from local searches

"The digital giants should focus on paying for original content, not blocking it," he said Thursday.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 09:36am

World

Google to pause all political ads ahead of U.S. inauguration

The email said the action was taken "following the unprecedented events of the past week and ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration," which takes place on Jan. 20.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 12:54am

World

Tech giants hope for US data privacy law

The European Union's GDPR has largely contributed to making consumers aware of the issues related to the data that they submit to large digital platforms.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 08:01pm

World

Google backs Biden immigration efforts, covers fees in threatened 'Dreamer' program

Google said on Wednesday it would pay for the application fees of about 500 young immigrants seeking employment under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
A court ruling expected soon threatens to pause renewals and applications for those permits, Walker said. Recipients are often called "Dreamers."

Published 13 Jan, 2021 06:37pm

Technology

YouTube suspends Trump channel for week over violence fears

The president's YouTube account has amassed 2.77 million subscribers.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 01:09pm

World

Google, Facebook and Microsoft among other corporate giants to suspend political spending

In the aftermath of the violent attack on the Capitol Building last week, Facebook, Microsoft and Google have joined a growing list of corporations that are pausing their political spending.
As corporate responses have escalated, some companies have suspended donations to lawmakers who objected to the certification of the election, while many have halted all of their political donations for a few months.

Updated 12 Jan, 2021 04:34pm

Technology

Amazon pushes Parler offline after Capitol attack

Google pulled Parler from its app store for allowing "egregious content" that could incite deadly violence like that seen at the Capitol.

Published 10 Jan, 2021 10:50am

World

Google suspends Parler social networking app from Play Store; Apple gives 24-hour warning

Apple Inc on Friday also gave the service 24 hours to submit a detailed moderation plan, pointing to participants using the service to coordinate Wednesday’s siege of the U.S. Capitol building.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 10:51am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.99 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	278.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	78.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	641.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / May 21 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	85.59 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 21 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.99 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 21 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	278.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 21 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 21 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 21 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 21 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	78.00 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 21 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	641.42 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 21 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 21 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / May 21 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	85.59 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

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World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 20	200.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 20	199.80
USD to Japanese Yen / May 20	127.88
USD to Swiss Franc / May 20	0.97
Pound Sterling to USD / May 20	1.25
Euro to USD / May 20	1.06
UK LIBOR % / May 20	0.82

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 20	3901.36
India Sensex / May 20	54326.39
Tokyo Nikkei / May 20	26739.03
Nasdaq / May 20	11354.62
Hang Seng / May 20	20717.24
FTSE 100 / May 20	7389.98
Dow Jones / May 20	31261.90
Germany DAX 30 / May 20	13981.91
France CAC40 / May 20	6285.24

Item	Value
Crude Oil / May 20	113.23
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / May 20	21180.00
Gold 10 Grams / May 20	115200.00
Gold Spot / May 20	1846.50
Cotton / May 20	125.18

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