Author: M Khan
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Exchange rates: Rupee closes at Rs277.68 against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) recorded a marginal decline against the US dollar, depreciating 0.01 per cent in the interbank market on Monday.
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Exchange rates for today: PKR declines 0.05% against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) experienced a slight decline against the US dollar on Thursday, depreciating by 0.05 per cent in the inter-bank market.
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Govt approves massive gas tariff hike, raising concerns of growing financial hardship
The government’s recent decision to approve a substantial increase in gas tariffs, set to take effect from November 1, 2023, has significant implications for the public and the country’s economic situation.
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Pakistan Stock Exchange crosses 47,000-mark after five weeks
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) enjoyed a favourable trading session on Wednesday, with its key KSE-100 Index surging above the 47,000 level for the first time in five weeks. This uptrend was primarily driven by the robust performance of the banking sector.
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WhatsApp to introduce animated avatars for video calls soon
The Meta-owned messenger application WhatsApp is reportedly planning to add animated avatars for video calls, a feature that – resembles Apple’s Memoji – rumored to be in the works since last year.
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Indian-made iPhone 15 units expected to reach Pakistan soon
Apple is expected to release iPhone 15 units manufactured in India for sale in India and other countries. This means that we might also see these made in India iPhones in Pakistan, as Pakistani mobile sellers import iPhones from various countries like China, Japan, Hong Kong, and the US. While these Indian-made iPhones may not…
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Will iPhone 15 Pro Max in Pakistan surpass the price of a Hyundai SUV in India?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max with 256 GB of storage is initially priced at $1100 in the United States, which, at the current exchange rate of Rs295, translates to approximately Rs325,000 in Pakistani rupee (PKR).
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Is Apple considering a massive RAM and storage upgrade for the iPhone 15?
In recent months, there has been a flurry of information and speculation regarding the storage and RAM specifications of the forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro. This situation has been marked by conflicting reports.
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American retailer sells Pakistani Servis Cheetahs as ‘Taliban’s favourite shoe,’ priced over Rs30,000
An American online store called ‘Americana Pipedream’ is selling Pakistani Servis Cheetah high-top shoes, claiming they are the ‘favorite shoes’ of the Taliban, and they cost about Rs30,500 ($99).
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Arrogance vs innovation: Why BlackBerry failed to see threat posed by the iPhone
In 2007, Apple introduced the iPhone, a revolutionary new smartphone that would change the way people use their phones forever. BlackBerry, the dominant smartphone maker at the time, was quick to dismiss the iPhone, saying that it was “not a threat” and that “we’ll be fine.”