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15th May, 2013
People’s media
Social media – platform for political discourse or another wedge between the elite and the proletariat?
Social media – platform for political discourse or another wedge between the elite and the proletariat?
13th March, 2013
National Assembly annuls Musharraf-era ‘mischief’
ISLAMABAD, March 12: With its time ticking by, the National Assembly moved with lightning speed on Tuesday to strike off a perceived Musharraf-era ‘mischief’ from an electoral law and exempt politicians from personally delivering their nomination papers to returning officers.
ISLAMABAD, March 12: With its time ticking by, the National Assembly moved with lightning speed on Tuesday to strike off a perceived Musharraf-era ‘mischief’ from an electoral law and exempt politicians from personally delivering their nomination papers to returning officers.
5th March, 2013
SimCity rebuilt for modern life
Technology in 'SimCity' has been updated along with forces influencing the health of cities and the happiness of inhabitants, according to Maxis.
Technology in 'SimCity' has been updated along with forces influencing the health of cities and the happiness of inhabitants, according to Maxis.
15th February, 2013
Gulzar apologises to people, festival organiser
True to his poetic inclinations, he titled the letter “Mujh Se Naraz Na Hon (Don’t be cross with me)”.
True to his poetic inclinations, he titled the letter “Mujh Se Naraz Na Hon (Don’t be cross with me)”.
15th February, 2013
Karachi Literature Festival begins today
Ever since its inception in 2010, the Karachi Literature Festival has assumed a significant position in the cultural space of the country.
Ever since its inception in 2010, the Karachi Literature Festival has assumed a significant position in the cultural space of the country.
22nd January, 2013
Nvidia’s Project Shield – New Kid on the Gaming Block.
The things this beast is capable of doing are far beyond anything we see right now.
The things this beast is capable of doing are far beyond anything we see right now.
3rd January, 2013
Bollywood movies to watch out for in 2013
With maestros like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prakash Jha returning, 2013 promises some big surprises.
With maestros like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prakash Jha returning, 2013 promises some big surprises.
1st January, 2013
New Year 2013 celebrations around the world
This gallery comprises of images of New Year celebrations all around the world.
This gallery comprises of images of New Year celebrations all around the world.
1st January, 2013
Ban on demanding Facebook passwords among new 2013 state laws
More than 400 measures were enacted at the state level during 2012 and will become law in the new year.
More than 400 measures were enacted at the state level during 2012 and will become law in the new year.
31st December, 2012
Expectations for the year 2013: Have your say
Dawn.com invites readers to share with us hopes and ambitions for Pakistan and the rest of the world as we transit into 2013.
Dawn.com invites readers to share with us hopes and ambitions for Pakistan and the rest of the world as we transit into 2013.
28th December, 2012
Back-up plans at Presidency as elections loom
As the year came to an end, two key officials at the President’s Secretariat who had managed official and personal affairs of President Asif Ali Zardari opted for new postings in the federal government.
As the year came to an end, two key officials at the President’s Secretariat who had managed official and personal affairs of President Asif Ali Zardari opted for new postings in the federal government.
24th December, 2012
Amazon, Google on collision course in 2013
Now, Amazon is pushing its online ad efforts, threatening to siphon revenue and users from Google's main search website.
Now, Amazon is pushing its online ad efforts, threatening to siphon revenue and users from Google's main search website.
7th December, 2012
Apple to return some Mac production to US in 2013
The company will spend more than $100 million on the US manufacturing initiative, Cook said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek.
The company will spend more than $100 million on the US manufacturing initiative, Cook said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek.
23rd November, 2012
RIM shares rally as optimism about new devices grows
Thompson believes that there is more money to be made in the stock ahead of the early 2013 launch of the make-or-break new line of devices.
Thompson believes that there is more money to be made in the stock ahead of the early 2013 launch of the make-or-break new line of devices.
4th October, 2012
HP stock sinks with slow turnaround
HP anticipated revenue for fiscal 2013 would decline during what Whitman referred to as a “fix and build year.”
HP anticipated revenue for fiscal 2013 would decline during what Whitman referred to as a “fix and build year.”
7th June, 2012
Govt eyes Rs590bn from oil and gas
With the government eyeing about Rs590 billion from the oil and gas sector, it seeks to divert about Rs12-15 billion to the Federal Consolidated Fund.
With the government eyeing about Rs590 billion from the oil and gas sector, it seeks to divert about Rs12-15 billion to the Federal Consolidated Fund.
5th June, 2012
Agriculture and the budget
Budgetary estimates presented by Federal Finance Minister have nothing exceptional for farming sector. Farmers say it leaves a lot to be desired.
Budgetary estimates presented by Federal Finance Minister have nothing exceptional for farming sector. Farmers say it leaves a lot to be desired.
2nd June, 2012
We have put forth our shortcomings: Shaikh
Federal Minister for Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday said that the government was not hiding any figures or facts about the budget.
Federal Minister for Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Saturday said that the government was not hiding any figures or facts about the budget.
1st June, 2012
Behind the smokescreen
The presentation of the last budget of the longest serving democratic government in Pakistan on the first day of June looks difficult.
The presentation of the last budget of the longest serving democratic government in Pakistan on the first day of June looks difficult.
1st June, 2012
Budgeting for society
Spending on health and education has never been a priority for our governments, leading to a miniscule allocation towards the social sectors over the years.
Spending on health and education has never been a priority for our governments, leading to a miniscule allocation towards the social sectors over the years.
