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Published 08 May, 2020 12:05am

Telecommunication

O2, Virgin Media to merge into £38bn UK telco giant

Telefonica and Liberty Global on Thursday said they would merge their UK units O2 and Virgin Media to create a £38-billion telecoms giant that could shake up the British market.

The British government on Wednesday dismissed a TV presenter's claim that there could be a link between 5G technology and coronavirus as "complete nonsense".

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gulberg Greens Islamabad for provision of Information Communication Technology (ICT) services and infrastructure in the society.

Published 04 Apr, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Telecom goods worth $1.167 billion imported during July-February 2019-20

Pakistan's imports of telecom goods reach $1.167 billion during July-Feb 2019-20, up by 29.19 percent, official figures say. Up by $262.980 million during July-Feb 2019-20, telecom imports mounted from $904.020 million during July-Feb 2018-19, Pakistan Bu

Chairman Pakistan Tanner's Association (PTA) Sheikh Afzal Hussain has hailed the relief package announced by the Prime Minister of Pakistan which worth Rs1 trillion in comprehensive which was of course fundamental need of the country and export industries

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Ufone offers unlimited U-U & PTCL minutes

It is a time when every Pakistani is engulfed by fear and worries related to coronavirus. Amidst the panic, Pakistani brand Ufone is trying to help out its people to live with befikri through introduction of unlimited U-U and PTCL minutes (additional 5,00

Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

G7 pledges to 'do whatever is necessary' to restore growth

G7 finance ministers and central bank chiefs on Tuesday vowed to "do whatever is necessary" to safeguard jobs and the economy from disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Published 25 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Ufone monthly data offer to ensure seamless communication

Due to the coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, many people are now working from and staying at home to ensure social distancing. This has further increased the demand of effective and seamless communication. Owing to this growing demand, Ufone has introduce

Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Closure of telecom franchises to disturb social connectivity

Closer of telecom franchises, during the lockdown, may disturb the social connectivity and information sharing related to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Thales, Telstra, Microsoft & Arduino deliver scalable trust for easy-to-deploy IoT applications

Thales and Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications company are working with Microsoft and Arduino to pave the way for scalable security for connected IoT devices, by implementing a solution that enables trusted and secure end-to-end communication

The United States on Tuesday granted Chinese telecom giant Huawei another 45 days to continue doing business with American companies. The new provisional license expires on May 15. Prior to the extension, the previous license was set to expire on April 1.

Published 16 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Telenor marks 15 years operations in Pakistan

Telenor Pakistan on Friday marked 15 years of its operations in Pakistan with an investment of over $4.5 billion, making it one of the largest foreign direct investors in the country, and has paid over $2.5 billion in direct and indirect taxes through a s

Huawei unveiled an upgrade to its folding smartphone on February 24, hoping that a faster phone with higher-quality display will encourage consumers to spend as much as $2,700 for the top-of-the-range version. The new Mate XS arrives a year after the Chin

Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Apple, J&J to study if Apple Watch app leads to lower stroke risk

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it would partner with Apple Inc on a study to use an iPhone app and the Apple Watch to study how earlier detection of atrial fibrillation impacts stroke in people aged 65 or older.

Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Sony focuses on professional photo features with new Xperia handsets

Japan's Sony, which lags its South Korean and Chinese rivals in smartphone sales, on February 24 unveiled a new handset featuring advanced camera technology to boost its appeal for video and film professionals. Speaking via web streaming from Tokyo, Presi

Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Regulators move to fine telecoms for selling location data

US regulators moved to impose fines Friday against the nation's four major wireless carriers for selling location data of customers without their consent.

Ufone celebrated 19 years of successful operations in Pakistan with the entire UFamily at Ufone Tower, Islamabad and other offices across the country. During the anniversary celebrations, employees and management vowed to serve their customers with comple

Published 19 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Missed call? Counting the cost of no-show Mobile World Congress

For an event meant to showcase the power of telecoms, cancelling this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona without a back-up plan has perplexed many in the trillion-dollar sector. Wednesday's decision to call off the telecoms industry's biggest annua

The United States and the European Union could team up to counter the dominance of China's Huawei Technologies in next-generation 5G telecoms technology, but not if Washington continues to threaten tariffs against Brussels, a senior German conservative la

Published 09 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Apple fined in France over iPhone-slowing software

France's consumer watchdog said Friday that Apple had agreed to pay 25 million euros ($27.4 million) for failing to tell iPhone users that software updates could slow down older devices. The scandal erupted in December 2017, when the US tech giant admitte

Published 08 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Huawei makes 'Double Deposit Offer'

With market anticipation on a high, the pre-orders of Huawei Y6s were a hit as the entire pre-order stock was booked in less than a week; this time Huawei had made an exciting 'Double Deposit Offer' for its budget Y Series variant that got consumers to Hu

Published 08 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Nokia recovers in fourth quarter

Finnish telecom equipment provider Nokia beat expectations in a "challenging" 2019 as a strong fourth quarter enabled it to post its first full-year net profit since 2015, of 7.0 million euros. For the three months to December, it chalked up net profit of

Published 07 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Vodafone takes 200 million euro hit from Huawei 5G curbs

British telecoms giant Vodafone revealed Wednesday that it would cost about 200 million euros ($221 million) over five years to remove controversial Chinese group Huawei's equipment from core 5G European activities. "We have now decided, as a result of th

Published 06 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

PTA clarification

Apropos a news item titled "Imported Cellphones: Experts Underscore Need for Revision of Tax Slabs" which was published in Business Recorder on 4th February 2020, it is clarified that the news item presents a skewed and incorrect image of the Devic

Published 06 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

TCL set to end deal making BlackBerry smartphones

Chinese electronics group TCL will stop producing BlackBerry-branded smartphones this year, the companies said Monday, leaving it unclear whether that will be the end of the line for the once-dominant handsets.

Published 04 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

5G: Five things to know

It is heralded as the breakthrough to a brave new world of technology, but in the here and now, super-fast 5G networking has been pitting the United States against China. On Tuesday, the European Union and Britain indicated a conditional green light for C

Published 03 Feb, 2020 12:00am

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Huawei 5G troubles to test Nordic competitors' bandwidth

Tougher UK and EU rules restricting 5G network supplier Huawei should be a golden opportunity for competitors Nokia and Ericsson, but the companies may struggle to meet the increased demand, analysts warned. On Tuesday, Britain imposed a 35 percent cap on

Published 03 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Telecom imports bill up by 29 percent

Pakistan's overall telecom imports bill surged by 29 percent to $844.657 million in July-Dec 2019-20, official figures say. Increase in the telecom imports reached to the tune of $188.73 million in July-Dec 2019-20 from $655.927 million in July-Dec 2018-1

Published 02 Feb, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

TECNO to launch its first Pop up Camera soon

Published 30 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Vodafone sells Egypt stake to Saudi group for $2.4 billion

British telecoms group Vodafone said Wednesday it had agreed to sell its majority stake in its Egyptian unit to Saudi Telecom Company for $2.4 billion (2.2 billion euros).

Published 30 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

Johnson says can square Huawei 5G role with security concerns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday insisted the UK can have technological progress while preserving national security, as he prepared to approve a role for Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in developing its 5G telecoms network despite strong US o

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Universal Service Fund Company (USF Co) has approved award of two contracts with a subsidy of Rs 680 million to Telenor Pakistan and Jazz under Next Generation Broadband for Sustainable Development (NGBSD) Programme.

Chairman EDB's Board, Almas Hyder on Wednesday said that final touches are being given to Pakistan's mobile set manufacturing policy which will be ready within the month.

Published 16 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

CPEC initiative: Zong introduces unlimited calls to China

The launch of this bundle is in-line with our strategy of connecting both private and corporate customers, says Zon

Published 15 Jan, 2020 11:42am

Telecommunication

Makers of 4G & 5G mobile sets: Incentives to be announced soon: Dawood

Prime Minister Advisor on Commerce, Industries and Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood on Monday said that the government will soon announce incentives for the local manufacturers of 4G and 5G mobile sets.

Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am

Telecommunication

20 Technology Trends 2020 revealed at Telenor Pakistan Headquarters 345

The twenty technology trends will take a prominent lead in developing the global digital ecosystem supported by cellular service providers, device makers and internet companies, said Bjorn Taale Sandberg, Head of Telenor Research.

Poland's Cyfrowy Polsat said on Friday its Polkomtel unit had begun the roll-out of commercial 5G technology and aimed to start serving seven cities in the first quarter. The network, on the 2600 MHz TDD frequency, will be rolled out using technology from

Pakistan's import of mobile handsets surged by 64 percent to $498.466 million during July-Nov 2019, official figures say. Increase in cellular handsets now stands at $193.815 million during July-Nov 2019 comparing to the phones import of $304.651 million

Published 31 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Huawei's role in Italy's 5G network sought

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei should be allowed a role in Italy's future 5G network, the Italian industry minister said on Sunday after an influential parliamentary committee called on Rome to block the company. The United States has lobbied Italy and othe

Published 30 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Decade in Review: what the smartphone has wrought

When the first Apple iPhone hit the market in 2007, not everyone was convinced it would supplant the flip-phone. When Google's Android software system arrived a year later, the Blackberry still seemed to have bright future.

Published 30 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

China names and shames tech giants for app privacy violations

Chinese tech giants Tencent and Xiaomi have been reprimanded by Beijing for designing apps that infringe on users' privacy, even as the Communist regime amasses its own collection of personal data. China, which exercises close surveillance of online activ

Published 30 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Call connection time: only Ufone and SCO following benchmark: PTA

Only Ufone and Special Communications Organization (SCO) are following the benchmark of call connection time of 6.5 seconds, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Thuraya signs service partnership with Rockville Technologies

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), on Saturday announced that it has signed a service partner agreement with Rockville Technologies, one of the leading system integrators and IoT/M2M s

Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

NA body visits NTC HO

National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecommunication visited NTC headquarters and Managing Director NTC Brigadier Viqar Rashid Khan (retd) briefed about ICT Services, being offered by NTC. According to a press release issued here, NTC's performa

Published 27 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Ministry seeks reduction in taxes/duties on mobile phones

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has opposed Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) taxation on mobile phones import under Baggage Rules and recommended reduction in duties/taxes on smart phones to achieve digital vision of the gover

Mobile technology had the biggest benefit of all technology on aid operations in 2019, according to an exclusive poll by the Thomson Reuters Foundation on Wednesday, with drones and satellites also helping to speed up help to people in need.

Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Golootlo partners with Jazz

In an effort to enrich Jazz World and to provide additional value to its customers, Jazz has entered into a partnership with Golootlo. The partnership will provide Jazz World users with access to over 12,500 discounts at their favorite outlets all over th

Published 22 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

PTA approaches WhatsApp over hacking of Pakistani users

PTA says it intended to get details of users targeted in Pakistan but also to have an update on the remedial measur

Published 21 Dec, 2019 06:26am

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Realme to launch 5s smartphone

The Realme Pakistan on Wednesday announced to launch its new smartphone Realme 5s on December 23.

Published 20 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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Samsung chairman jailed for union sabotage

The chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest smartphone and chip maker, has been jailed for sabotaging union activities, prompting a rare apology on Wednesday from the firm.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

PTCL organises 'Talks@PTCL'

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), organized 'Talks@PTCL' where industry professionals enthralled the audience with their inspirational talks on topics related to technology, digital ecosystem and development of in-house talent. The event

Published 19 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Sanctions-hit Huawei plans components plant in Europe

Chinese telecommunications group Huawei is working on a plan to build its own components at a site in Europe, its chairman told AFP, as the 5G leader strives to overcome US sanctions.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 12:00am

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PTA blocks total of 933,775 objectionable URLs so far

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked a total of 933,775 uniform resource locators (URLs) so far carrying objectionable/pornographic images, texts and videos in the country.

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), in its endeavor to support the Clean Green Pakistan Movement, has initiated a comprehensive project to install latest solar power systems to conserve energy and support environmental preservation at its H

Published 13 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Oppo launches Reno2 special edition smartphone

OPPO, a leading smartphone brand, launched its new Reno2 F Shahryar Munawar Special Edition in Pakistan on December 10.

Published 13 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Tecno’s new campaign has thrilled its audience once again

People are expecting something bigger and better once again by this renowned smartphone brand. Recently a pict

China will require telecom operators to collect face scans when registering new phone users at offline outlets starting Sunday, according to the country's information technology authority, as Beijing continues to tighten cyberspace controls.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law a requiring all smartphones and computers sold in the country to come pre-installed with Russian software. The legislation, which will take effect in July 2020, is aimed at promoting Russian-made software.

Published 04 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Huawei to shift research from hostile US to Canada: founder

Chinese tech giant Huawei, facing US criminal charges and economic sanctions, is planning to relocate its telecommunications research from the United States to Canada, founder Ren Zhengfei said in an interview published Tuesday.

Published 04 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Siemens managers get 15 years for Greek bribes

The main culprits in a long-running corruption case involving Germany's Siemens group and Greek telecoms operator OTE were handed 15-year sentences by Greek judges on Monday, a legal source said.

Published 03 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2019: Teams from Pakistan win 2nd & 3rd positions

Teams from Pakistan win second and third positions in the final of Huawei Middle East Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Competition 2019.

Published 03 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Telecommunication

China introduces mandatory face scans for phone users

China will require telecom operators to collect face scans when registering new phone users at offline outlets starting Sunday, according to the country's information technology authority, as Beijing continues to tighten cyberspace controls.

Published 02 Dec, 2019 12:00am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 27	277.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 27	277.83
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 27	151.96
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 27	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 27	1.26
Euro to USD / Nov 27	1.05

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 26	6,021.63
Nasdaq / Nov 26	19,175.58
Dow Jones / Nov 26	44,860.31
India Sensex / Nov 27	80,416.35
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 27	38,134.97
Hang Seng / Nov 27	19,595.16
FTSE 100 / Nov 27	8,261.85
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 27	19,236.54

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 26	17,685
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 26	239,716
Petrol/Litre / Nov 27	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 27	69.12
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 27	2,647.32
Diesel/Litre / Nov 27	255.14

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.48 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.52 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	125.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	917.87 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	11.82 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.48 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	610.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	68.52 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	125.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	917.87 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	11.82 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	101,636,133 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	92,023,190 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Nov 27 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	73,320,431 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Nov 27 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	54,116,789 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 27 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	54,088,119 ▲ 0.00
Treet Battery / Nov 27 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	49,797,748 ▲ 0.00
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Nov 27 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	47,465,434 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	44,206,223 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	34,058,498 ▲ 0.00