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Five guards freed after new Ecuador prison riot controlled

President Lenin Moreno denounced the "barbarity" of the riots and said the gangs were "fighting for leadership and the trafficking of drugs throughout" Ecuador.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 11:55am

Technology

Twitter to boot users who persist with Covid-19 lies

Covid-19 vaccination campaigns are taking place in many countries in an effort to keep people healthy and return to pre-pandemic lifestyles.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 10:45am

Technology

Twitter to charge users for special content, in revenue push

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said it plans to offer a subscription service in which users would pay for special content...

Published 01 Mar, 2021 06:13am

Technology

Twitter considers charging users for special content, in revenue push

App makers are concerned that the labels will discourage users from allowing collection of data used to more effectively target ads.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 10:13am

Technology

India plans new social media controls after Twitter face-off

In India, Twitter ignored orders to remove content over farmers’ protests, fuelling the zeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government since 2018 to tighten regulation for content it deems disinformation or unlawful.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 12:53pm

World

Twitter CEO Dorsey's Square firm invests $170 million in Bitcoin

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's credit and payments firm Square has invested $170 million in Bitcoin, tripling his previous investment in the cryptocurrency giant.
The announcement came as Bitcoin's value surged past $50,000, setting a new record.

Updated 24 Feb, 2021 03:28pm

Technology

Global tech firms in Australia launch anti-disinformation code

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher warned the tech firms Monday that the government would be "watching carefully" to ensure they follow through on the measures.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:42am

World

White House working with Facebook and Twitter to tackle anti-vaxxers

Disinformation that causes vaccine hesitancy is going to be a huge obstacle to getting everyone vaccinated and there are no larger players in that than the social media platforms.
"We are talking to them ... so they understand the importance of misinformation and disinformation and how they can get rid of it quickly."

Published 19 Feb, 2021 08:35pm

World

Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs will testify about misinformation before U.S. Congress

This will be the seventh time Zuckerberg has testified before Congress since 2018.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 10:30am

Pakistan

Twitter removes Taliban account after tweet threatening Malala

The tweet, which was posted in Urdu, read: “Malala to return home ‘because we have a score to settle with you and your father’, adding that ‘there would be no mistake’ next time.
“This is the ex-spokesperson of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan who claims the attack on me and many innocent people. He is now threatening people on social media. How did he escape?” she tweeted.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 04:27pm

Twitter removes Taliban account after tweet threatening Malala

The tweet, which was posted in Urdu, read: “Malala to return home ‘because we have a score to settle with you and your father’, adding that ‘there would be no mistake’ next time.
“This is the ex-spokesperson of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan who claims the attack on me and many innocent people. He is now threatening people on social media. How did he escape?” Malala tweeted.

Updated 18 Feb, 2021 04:25pm

Technology

Italy fines Facebook 7mn euros over data protection

AGCM had already fined Facebook 5.0 million euros in 2018, charging it with unfair trading practices, and ordered it to take corrective action.

Published 17 Feb, 2021 02:58pm

Pakistan

Silencing Kashmiri, Pakistani voices: Parliamentary body grills Twitter’s regional head

ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir on Tuesday grilled the regional head of social media platform,...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:39am

World

Strong 6.2-magnitude quake rocks Vanuatu capital: USGS

"Wow, haven't felt one like that in years. My heart's still in my mouth," local journalist Dan McGarry posted on Twitter, "very large lateral movement".

Published 16 Feb, 2021 10:33am

Technology

Twitter to label personal accounts of Heads of State

Twitter will be adding labels to the personal accounts of heads of state starting next week as part of its policy for government-affiliated accounts.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 05:41pm

Technology

Facebook, Twitter CEOs in talks to testify at House hearing as early as March: Politico

Facebook has discussed making its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, available to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the report added, citing two people. Twitter and its chief, Jack Dorsey, have discussed the same, Politico said, citing one person.

Published 13 Feb, 2021 12:11pm

Technology

Twitter sees jump in user base

SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said Tuesday its user base jumped to 192 million in the quarter marked by US presidential...

Published 12 Feb, 2021 04:54am

Technology

Google tests dark mode for desktop search

Google is testing a dark mode for its desktop search on Windows 10 and macOS.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 05:56pm

World

Trump's Twitter ban to remain permanent, even if he is re-elected: Twitter CFO

Former President Donald Trump's Twitter ban will remain permanent, even if he is re-elected to office - according a senior executive from the social media company.
This news came as Trump's impeachment trial was taking place in the Senate, on charges that he incited an insurrection with his inflammatory exhortations at a rally in Washington, immediately prior to the breach of the Capitol Building by an aggravated mob on the 6th of January.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 05:04pm

Technology

Twitter will explore letting users receive payments from followers

Dorsey said the feature would help the social media platform earn more money and engagement from its base of 192 million daily users.
“I think the first thing we want to focus on is that economic incentive to people who are contributing to Twitter,” he said at the virtual Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference.

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 04:38pm

Sports

Fear drives 'old savvy veteran' Kyrgios to ignite Australian Open

Along the way, Kyrgios smashed a racquet, delivered underarm serves, played 'tweener' shots through his own legs, ranted at the umpire and saved two match points.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 10:47am

World

Row escalates between Twitter and India over blocking accounts

NEW DELHI: Twitter said Wednesday it had blocked some accounts in India over comments on mass farmers’ protests in...

Updated 11 Feb, 2021 09:36am

Pakistan

All set to introduce ‘Data Protection Bill’

ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to introduce “Data Protection Bill” which would bind social media platforms...

Published 11 Feb, 2021 04:34am

Coronavirus vaccination: Registration for aged people from next week: Asad

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) chief and Minister for Planning, Development, and...

Published 11 Feb, 2021 04:34am

World

India and Twitter face off over content as officials flock to rival Koo

Twitter says can't comply with all of India's requests
Refusal has sparked a political row in India
Indian politicians moving to local rival app Koo.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 06:56pm

World

Row escalates between Twitter and India over blocking accounts

Twitter's response comes as a tussle intensifies between India's authorities and social media services.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:40pm

World

Twitter expresses concern for safety of staff in India, after disagreement with Govt on 'objectionable' accounts

Twitter has expressed concern for the safety of its personnel in India, after the company's refusal to comply with a demand from the Indian government to remove accounts connected to the escalating farmers protests.
Last week, the Indian government threatened Twitter employees in India with fines and up to seven years’ jail time if the company did not comply with their demands for the removal of certain accounts alleged to be spreading “misinformation”.

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 04:19pm

Technology

Twitter says India's orders to block accounts inconsistent with local law

"These accounts continue to be available outside of India," Twitter said. "Because we do not believe that the actions we have been directed to take are consistent with Indian law."

Published 10 Feb, 2021 11:18am

Technology

PTA urges Twitter to review its ‘biased approach’ towards Pakistani users

As per PTA, the authority has received 369 complaints from users regarding blocking/suspension of their Twitter accounts.
After analysis, PTA reported 280 valid accounts/ handles ostensibly suspended for posting in support of the rights of people of IOJ&K.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 10:23am

Pakistan

Unlawful content rules: AIC submits letter to AGP over removal and blocking

ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has submitted a letter to the Attorney General of Pakistan stating that...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
India Sensex / Apr 19	72222.48
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35
Hang Seng / Apr 19	16205.02
FTSE 100 / Apr 19	7834.89
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 19	17717.67

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	84.27
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2382.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 19	80.67
Petrol/Litre / Apr 20	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 20 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 20 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 20 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 20 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 20 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 20 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 20 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 20 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 20 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 20 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 20 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 20 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 20 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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