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Microsoft faces complex technical challenges in TikTok carveout

Trump has given Microsoft until Sept. 15 to put together a blueprint for an acquisition that safeguards the personal data of Americans stored on the short-video app, and he has issued an order to ban it if there is no deal by then.

Published 11 Aug, 2020 10:26am

Technology

TikTok prepares advertisers for possible app ban

The short-form video app’s advertising business is still nascent. TikTok’s anticipated $1 billion in 2020 revenue is a small fraction of its Chinese owner ByteDance’s overall sales.

Published 08 Aug, 2020 10:24am

Technology

Under fire TikTok releases Community Guidelines in Urdu

The development comes after last month Pakistan has issued a final warning to Chinese-owned social media app to clamp down on what it called "immoral, obscene and vulgar" content on the video-sharing platform.

Published 07 Aug, 2020 12:17pm

Technology

Trump issues bans on China's TikTok, WeChat, stoking tension with Beijing

The executive orders, which go into effect in 45 days, come after the Trump administration said this week it was stepping up efforts to purge “untrusted” Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks and called TikTok and WeChat “significant threats.”

Published 07 Aug, 2020 10:38am

Business & Finance

Microsoft eyes entire operations of TikTok in talks: report

TikTok operates in some 150 countries and has an estimated billion users.

Published 07 Aug, 2020 02:20am

Technology

Facebook launches TikTok-like product inside Instagram

Reels' debut comes days after Microsoft said it was in talks to acquire TikTok's US operations from China's ByteDance. ByteDance has agreed to divest parts of TikTok.
Similar to TikTok, Reels users can record short mobile-friendly vertical videos, then add special effects and soundtracks pulled from a music library.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 01:18am

Technology

Trump's bid for a piece of Microsoft-TikTok deal could spur legal action

Microsoft has said it is seeking to buy the assets of TikTok in North America, Australia and New Zealand. It has not disclosed how much it is willing to pay, though sources previously told Reuters that ByteDance executives value all of TikTok at more than $50 billion.

Published 05 Aug, 2020 10:32am

Technology

China will not accept U.S. 'theft' of TikTok: China Daily

The United States’ “bullying” of Chinese tech companies was a consequence of Washington’s zero-sum vision of “American first” and left China no choice but “submission or mortal combat in the tech realm”, the state-backed paper said in an editorial.

Published 04 Aug, 2020 10:36am

World

White House adviser Navarro questions Microsoft's China ties amid TikTok discussions

Asked on Fox News about Microsoft's comments that it was seeking to acquire the company.

Published 03 Aug, 2020 07:01pm

Technology

TikTok owners will relocate to London from Beijing

ByteDance’s founders are to announce their intention to set up shop in London soon, the newspaper said, adding that the move was likely to upset U.S. President Donald Trump who has considered banning TikTok in the United States.

Published 03 Aug, 2020 11:16am

Technology

Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok from ByteDance

The company made the statement following a conversation between is CEO Satya Nadella and U.S. President Donald Trump. It said it would ensure that all private data of TikTok’s American users is transferred to and remains in the United States.

Published 03 Aug, 2020 09:59am

Markets

TikTok owner ByteDance accuses Facebook of 'plagiarism and smears'

The Chinese firm also said it faced “complex and unimaginable difficulties” as it worked to grow into global company.

Published 03 Aug, 2020 09:57am

Technology

US set to unveil crackdown on China's ByteDance over TikTok

The move would force ByteDance to separate from TikTok, the sources said. It would represent a major blow for the Beijing-based company.
ByteDance and the US Treasury Department, which chairs the government panel that has been reviewing ByteDance's ownership of TikTok.

Published 31 Jul, 2020 11:58pm

Technology

Trump says looking at options on TikTok, including possible ban

We're looking at TikTok. We may be banning TikTok. We may be doing some others things.
"There are a couple of options. But a lot of things are happening. So, we'll see what happens," he said.

Updated 31 Jul, 2020 11:28pm

World

Senators urge US Justice Dept to probe TikTok, Zoom

The two lawmakers said they were asking for the investigation because of reports of violations of Americans' civil liberties.
We believe that it is imperative that the Department of Justice investigate and determine whether Zoom and TikTok's business relationships.

Published 30 Jul, 2020 11:47pm

Pakistan

TikTok committed to ensure safety of users: Spokesperson

He said, TiKToK offered users a number of controls, tools and privacy settings including easy reporting mechanisms that enables users and law enforcement to report any inappropriate content.

Updated 22 Jul, 2020 08:28pm

PTA blocks Bigo, issues final warning to TikTok over vulgar content

Chinese Consul General in Karachi warns of 'consequences of acting like a stooge' if TikTok banned

Updated 22 Jul, 2020 04:46pm

Business & Finance

Fawad Chaudhry slams authorities over social media apps ban

Such bans on internet-based apps will destroy Pakistan tech industry and development of technology will be permanently hampered, says Chaudhry.

Published 22 Jul, 2020 01:04pm

Pakistan

PTA blocks Bigo, issues ‘final warning’ to TikTok

Therefore, in exercise of its powers under PECA, PTA has decided to immediately block Bigo and issue final warning to TikTok to put in place a comprehensive mechanism to control obscenity.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 06:26pm

Pakistan

PTA bans Bigo in Pakistan, issues final warning to TikTok

The regulator informed that it had issued necessary notices to the aforementioned social media companies under law to moderate the socialization and content within legal and moral limits, in accordance with the laws of the country.

Published 21 Jul, 2020 10:37am

Technology

Zoom overtakes TikTok, as world’s most downloaded app

The video-conference app on iOS was downloaded almost 94 million times from April 1 to June 30

Published 20 Jul, 2020 11:01am

Technology

India asks court to stymie potential challenge to Chinese app ban

Chinese firms have faced hostility since a border clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers, with Delhi intensifying scrutiny of Chinese imports and any funding from China.
Let nothing be done till the applicants (government) are heard in the matter.

Published 11 Jul, 2020 08:38pm

Technology

Explainer: How the U.S. seeks to protect children's privacy online

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and the Justice Department, which often files court actions for the FTC, have opened a preliminary investigation into the matter involving the China-based video-sharing app.

Published 09 Jul, 2020 10:24am

World

Trump says considering TikTok ban as China row deepens

TikTok is led by an American CEO, with hundreds of employees and key leaders across safety, security, product, and public policy here in the US.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 06:19pm

Technology

TikTok's ad launch faces challenges from US ban threat, hoaxes

The new self-service ad platform, which lets companies purchase ads without needing to speak with a sales team.
The trust issues are there because it's a new app," said an executive at a major ad agency.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 05:55pm

Technology

U.S. probing allegations TikTok violated children's privacy - sources

The development is the latest bump in the road for the short video company, which is popular with teens. TikTok has seen scrutiny, including from the national security-focused Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

Published 08 Jul, 2020 10:40am

Technology

TikTok quits Hong Kong as US giants suspend processing data requests

Major US internet companies including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Twitter and Zoom have all announced they have suspended the processing of requests for user data.
The US companies' social media platforms are generally banned in China, where access is blocked by Beijing's "great firewall".

Published 07 Jul, 2020 05:42pm

World

Pompeo says US looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok

Pompeo’s remarks also come amid increasing U.S.-China tensions over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak and China’s actions in Hong Kong.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 11:11am

Technology

TikTok says it will exit Hong Kong market within days

The short form video app owned by China-based ByteDance has made the decision to exit the region following China’s establishment of a sweeping new national security law for the semi-autonomous city.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 10:50am

Technology

TikTok distances from Beijing in response to India app ban

In a letter to the Indian government dated June 28th and seen by Reuters on Friday, TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer said the Chinese government has never requested user data, nor would the company turn it over if asked.

Published 04 Jul, 2020 10:41am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 30	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 30	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / May 1	157.86
USD to Swiss Franc / May 1	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / May 1	1.25
Euro to USD / May 1	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 30	5035.69
India Sensex / Apr 30	74482.78
Nasdaq / Apr 30	15657.82
Hang Seng / Apr 30	17763.03
Dow Jones / Apr 30	37815.92
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 30	17932.17
France CAC40 / Apr 30	7984.93
Tokyo Nikkei / May 1	38274.05

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 30	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 30	207390
Petrol/Litre / May 1	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 1	81.12
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 1	2288.39
Diesel/Litre / May 1	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 1 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 1 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 1 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 1 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 1 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 1 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 1 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 1 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 1 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 1 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 1 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 1 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 1 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 1 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 1 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 1 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 1 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 1 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 1 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 1 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 1 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 1 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 1 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 1 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 1 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 1 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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