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December 21, 2011

Rupee hits record low at Rs 90 to US dollar on 21st December 2011

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KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee traded at a record low on Wednesday hurt by import payments and a bleak economic outlook for the country.

According to the interbank rate, the rupee was trading at Rs 90 to a US dollar.

Tuesday, 20th December

The dollar recorded growth against the rupee in the interbank market, dealers said Tuesday. It initiated the day’s trading at Rs 89.8 for buying, Read More »Rupee hits record low at Rs 90 to US dollar on 21st December 2011

Mobile app to help Indian women fight sex assault

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NEW DELHI: A smartphone app launched Wednesday in the Indian capital Delhi aims to fight a rise in sexual assault cases by enabling
women to immediately alert friends or family if they feel at risk.

The “Fight Back” app created by Indian non-profit Whypoll will — at the press of a single key — send an SOS message via text message, email and Facebook.

Once the SOS is activated, recipients will be able to track the sender’s
location via GPS and come to her aid.Read More »Mobile app to help Indian women fight sex assault