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13th May, 2013
Fall in growth of corporate profitability
An analysis result reveals that almost half of the two dozen major companies unveiled financial figures that turned out to be ‘lower than expectations’.
An analysis result reveals that almost half of the two dozen major companies unveiled financial figures that turned out to be ‘lower than expectations’.
13th May, 2013
The reform business
Reform has been the buzzword in Pakistan with hope that it can bring progress in the economy through better governance.
Reform has been the buzzword in Pakistan with hope that it can bring progress in the economy through better governance.
16th April, 2013
Trader admits fraud in $1 billion Apple stock scheme
"What happened here was out of character for a kind and generous family man who has lived an otherwise law-abiding and good life,": Kenneth Murphy
"What happened here was out of character for a kind and generous family man who has lived an otherwise law-abiding and good life,": Kenneth Murphy
14th April, 2013
Proof of the pudding lies in eating
Discussing election manifestos, business and industry leaders stress the need to rise above personal gains.
Discussing election manifestos, business and industry leaders stress the need to rise above personal gains.
26th March, 2013
Sewing machines drown out gunfire in Aleppo factory
For some in Syria's war-torn city, the din of sewing machines has replaced the sound of gunfire and bombing, as bombardment by regime forces becomes less frequent.
For some in Syria's war-torn city, the din of sewing machines has replaced the sound of gunfire and bombing, as bombardment by regime forces becomes less frequent.
22nd March, 2013
Analysis: Big Tech tests the waters of the music stream
Technology giants Apple, Google and Amazon are furiously maneuvering for position in the music business and looking at ways to make streaming profitable.
Technology giants Apple, Google and Amazon are furiously maneuvering for position in the music business and looking at ways to make streaming profitable.
22nd March, 2013
Rs1.5m taken away in bank heist with guard’s help
Four robbers struck at a private bank branch and made away with about Rs1.5 million with the help of the bank’s private security guard.
Four robbers struck at a private bank branch and made away with about Rs1.5 million with the help of the bank’s private security guard.
14th March, 2013
India’s media, entertainment sector set to double by 2017
Television remains the dominant segment, despite the huge popularity and turnover of the Bollywood film industry.
Television remains the dominant segment, despite the huge popularity and turnover of the Bollywood film industry.
21st February, 2013
Karachi still attractive for investment: Ebad
“Various multinational are planning to make Karachi their regional hub and investments are fundamental in stimulating the economy.”
“Various multinational are planning to make Karachi their regional hub and investments are fundamental in stimulating the economy.”
7th February, 2013
Seven ways boomers are rewriting the rules of retirement
Boomers aren't heading quietly into retirement, they are changing it.
Boomers aren't heading quietly into retirement, they are changing it.
5th February, 2013
S&P faces US gov’t suit over 2007 mortgage bond ratings
The US Justice Department plans to sue Standard & Poors over its rating of mortgage bonds prior to the 2008 financial crisis.
The US Justice Department plans to sue Standard & Poors over its rating of mortgage bonds prior to the 2008 financial crisis.
23rd January, 2013
Google’s fourth-quarter results shine after ad rate decline slows
"Business looked really strong, especially from a profitability perspective. They really grew their margins in the core business,": Analyst
"Business looked really strong, especially from a profitability perspective. They really grew their margins in the core business,": Analyst
21st January, 2013
Beyond the logos
Beyond the polished and somewhat alluring image of these logos are the recent news affecting each conglomerate.
Beyond the polished and somewhat alluring image of these logos are the recent news affecting each conglomerate.
12th January, 2013
Microsoft taps Krikorian to help run its Xbox business
Blake Krikorian to help run its Interactive Entertainment Business as the Microsoft plans bigger things for its Xbox gaming console.
Blake Krikorian to help run its Interactive Entertainment Business as the Microsoft plans bigger things for its Xbox gaming console.
11th January, 2013
Tracing footsteps in the sand
"If an efficient and client-centered approach is maintained then Pakistan is very well placed to benefit from global changes,": Salim Ghauri
"If an efficient and client-centered approach is maintained then Pakistan is very well placed to benefit from global changes,": Salim Ghauri
3rd January, 2013
Google’s Executive Chairman to visit North Korea
North Korea is in the midst of what leader Kim Jong Un called a modern-day "industrial revolution" in a New Year's Day speech.
North Korea is in the midst of what leader Kim Jong Un called a modern-day "industrial revolution" in a New Year's Day speech.
29th November, 2012
Los Angeles Auto Show 2012
Some of the cars at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California. – Text and photos by Reuters…
Some of the cars at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California. – Text and photos by Reuters…
27th November, 2012
Minister says Mittal not welcome in France
“We do not want Mittal in France any longer because they do not respect France,” French Minister Montebourg told a French financial daily “Mittal's lies since 2006 are damning.”
“We do not want Mittal in France any longer because they do not respect France,” French Minister Montebourg told a French financial daily “Mittal's lies since 2006 are damning.”
11th November, 2012
Indian PM sees end of economic ‘gloom and doom’
Singh vowed that a raft of reforms announced in September would revive the economy and attract foreign investment, with more policy changes in the pipeline.
Singh vowed that a raft of reforms announced in September would revive the economy and attract foreign investment, with more policy changes in the pipeline.
9th November, 2012
Cellphone service with India likely
The Ministry of Information Technology has agreed to allow mobile phone services between Pakistan and India but certain issues have to be settled in this regard.
The Ministry of Information Technology has agreed to allow mobile phone services between Pakistan and India but certain issues have to be settled in this regard.
