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Affordable instalment options: Ministry to take step to make smartphones more accessible

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) will issue a policy directive in the next few days to make...

Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am

Technology

PTCL Group collaborates with GSMA to address ‘Digital Gender Disparity’

KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading ICT services provider, PTCL Group (comprising PTCL & Ufone 4G), joined forces with...

Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am

Business & Finance

Telecom customers: GSMA advocates reduction in taxes through finance bill

ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has proposed the government for a ...

Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am

Business & Finance

GSMA enumerates damages caused by curbs on internet

ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has expressed concerns over the...

Updated 13 May, 2023 06:37am

Technology

‘Far-reaching effects’: GSMA urges Pakistan to restore internet services

Says individuals and businesses rely on connectivity for their livelihoods

Updated 12 May, 2023 08:06pm

Technology

Only around 50pc of women own mobile phones: GSMA

ISLAMABAD: Only around half of all women in Pakistan own a mobile phone compared to 81 percent of men, and without...

Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am

Pakistan

Jazz signs LOI with GSMA to increase women empowerment

ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of VEON Group, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)...

Published 11 Mar, 2023 03:16am

Pakistan

Broadband facilities: Over 70 connectivity projects under way, says minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque said over 70 connectivity projects worth...

Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am

Business & Finance

Mobile industry underscores need for WGA to battle against headwinds

ISLAMABAD: There is a significant risk of Digital Pakistan not being realised in the current market and regulatory...

Published 25 Nov, 2022 06:26am

Pakistan

Minister launches ‘smartphone for all’ initiative

ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) and Kistpay in collaboration with the...

Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am

Telecom sector: Ministry takes up WHT issue with Finance Division, FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has taken up the issue of withholding tax on...

Updated 24 Nov, 2022 09:41am

Business & Finance

MMBL collaborating with GSMA to reduce gender gap in digital financial inclusion

ISLAMABAD: To support the mission of promoting digital inclusion across the nation through innovative financial...

Published 23 Nov, 2022 05:55am

Technology

The reasons why IT-telecom sector lagging behind explained

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology and telecom sector is lagging behind its potential due to...

Updated 03 Nov, 2022 12:17pm

Business & Finance

JazzCash wants to increase female customer base to 50pc

KARACHI: JazzCash is aiming to increase its female customer base to 50 percent in the next few years to provide easy...

Published 01 Nov, 2022 05:55am

Technology

Minister apprises GSMA chief of readiness for 5G launch

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday stated that the strategy for 5G...

Published 28 Oct, 2022 05:58am

Business & Finance

Telenor unveils report on impact of AgriTech, problems of sector

ISLAMABAD: Advancing its ambition to further empower the agriculture sector, Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with...

Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am

Pakistan

Ufone 4G expands female customer base

ISLAMABAD: Ufone 4G is at the forefront to support women’s empowerment in the country, hence, the Pakistani ...

Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am

Business & Finance

Jazz Digit 4G recognised as successful rollout globally by GSMA

ISLAMABAD: To expand the benefits of mobile broadband, especially among low-income segments in Pakistan, Jazz Digit...

Published 27 Apr, 2022 06:46am

Pakistan

Climate action support: Jazz signs ‘commitment’ with GSMA

KARACHI: Jazz, on the occasion of World Earth Day, has committed to be a Net zero emitter of carbon by 2050. While...

Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am

Technology

Easypaisa considering using voice-enabled authentication: GSMA

Islamabad: Easypaisa is considering the use of voice-enabled authentication in its services across Pakistan, ...

Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:11am

Business & Finance

DeafTawk partners with GSMA and Jazz

ISLAMABAD: Making the world’s most influential connectivity industry event inclusive for the global deaf community...

Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am

Technology

Tech firms flock to Spain trade show in shadow of Russia war

BARCELONA: One of the technology industry's biggest annual get-togethers is set to kick off in the Spanish city of...

Published 28 Feb, 2022 10:49am

Technology

No Russian showcase at Mobile World Congress

BARCELONA/STOCKHOLM: There will be no Russian pavilion at the telecoms industry’s biggest annual gathering and a...

Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am

Pakistan

OICCI Awards: Jazz recognized for ‘driving change beyond workplace’

KARACHI: To recognize the commitment in improving the lives and livelihood of women through technology, the Overseas...

Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am

Business & Finance

‘Reversal’ of tax reforms to hit economy: GSMA

ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) has stated that the reversal of 2021-22 tax reforms in...

Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am

Pakistan

Qureshi terms borrowing from IMF ‘slavery’

ISLAMABAD: Terming borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)”, “slavery”, Foreign Minister Shah...

Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am

Pakistan

Experts explain why country doesn't need 5G services immediately

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan tested 5G services in 2020, but the race to new technology is not currently feasible, as...

Published 27 Oct, 2021 04:50am

Pakistan

PTA, GSMA organise workshop

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunicat-ion Authority (PTA) and the GSMA, organised a workshop on 25th October 2021 ...

Published 26 Oct, 2021 04:39am

Rules notified: Only 5 mobile devices can be imported for personal use in a year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has notified “Type Approval Technical Standards...

Updated 26 Sep, 2021 12:18pm

Business & Finance

Mobile industry in Pakistan: Economic contribution can reach '$24bn' by 2023: GSMA

ISLAMABAD: The economic contribution of the mobile industry in Pakistan could reach $24 billion, accounting for 6.6...

Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Elite Cap.Mod / Dec 8 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	5 ▲ 1.00 (25.00%)
Chakwal Spinning / Dec 8 Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited(CWSM)	2.44 ▲ 0.40 (19.61%)
Punjab Mod / Dec 8 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	1.98 ▲ 0.27 (15.79%)
Saritow Spinning / Dec 8 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	8.35 ▲ 1.00 (13.61%)
Jubilee Spinning / Dec 8 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	8.80 ▲ 1.00 (12.82%)
F.Treet Manuf / Dec 8 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	4.60 ▲ 0.50 (12.20%)
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	4.45 ▲ 0.48 (12.09%)
Samba Bank / Dec 8 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	9.35 ▲ 1.00 (11.98%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 8 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	9.72 ▲ 1.00 (11.47%)
Dewan Textile / Dec 8 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	4.75 ▲ 0.47 (10.98%)

Stock	Price
Sec. Inv. Bank / Dec 8 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	5.74 ▼ -1.00 (-14.84%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Dec 8 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	5.05 ▼ -0.49 (-8.84%)
Supernet Ltd. / Dec 8 Supernet Limited(GEMSPNL)	12.90 ▼ -1.05 (-7.53%)
Universal Network (GEM) / Dec 8 Universal Network Systems Limited (GEM)(GEMUNSL)	23.53 ▼ -1.91 (-7.51%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Dec 8 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	10.54 ▼ -0.81 (-7.14%)
Trust Mod. / Dec 8 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	2 ▼ -0.15 (-6.98%)
LSE Propetech / Dec 8 LSE Propetech Limited(LSEPL)	4.46 ▼ -0.33 (-6.89%)
Ismail Ind. / Dec 8 Ismail Industries Limited(ISIL)	1300 ▼ -95.00 (-6.81%)
Kohat Textile / Dec 8 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	18.31 ▼ -1.19 (-6.10%)
Hoechst Pak. / Dec 8 Hoechst Pakistan Limited(HPL)	1200 ▼ -77.00 (-6.03%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	341,598,066 ▲ 0.48
Cnergyico PK / Dec 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	98,899,853 ▲ 0.02
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	97,311,739 ▲ 0.04
Hascol Petrol / Dec 8 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	60,506,500 ▲ 0.27
P.T.C.L. / Dec 8 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	57,212,000 ▲ 1.00
Kohinoor Spining / Dec 8 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	56,298,000 ▲ 0.42
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 8 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	47,608,697 ▲ 0.96
Pak Elektron / Dec 8 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	42,544,241 ▲ 1.23
Hum Network / Dec 8 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	40,175,500 ▲ 0.07
TPL Properties / Dec 8 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	36,065,929 ▲ 0.08

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 8	284.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 8	283.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 8	143.72
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 8	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 8	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 8	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Dec 7	5.48

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 7	4585.59
Nasdaq / Dec 7	14340
Dow Jones / Dec 7	36117.38
India Sensex / Dec 8	69810.76
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 8	32305.33
Hang Seng / Dec 8	16275.13
FTSE 100 / Dec 8	7514.73
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 8	16654.79
France CAC40 / Dec 8	7458.02

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 7	17235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 7	187671
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 8	70.35
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 8	2031.22
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 8	82.72

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