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24th April, 2013
Apple to dole out $100B to shareholders
Apple is opening the doors to its bank vault, saying it will distribute $100 billion in cash to its shareholders by the end of 2015.
Apple is opening the doors to its bank vault, saying it will distribute $100 billion in cash to its shareholders by the end of 2015.
22nd February, 2013
Sony bills PS4 console as gaming’s future
“We are exploring opportunity enabled by cloud technology with a long-term vision of making PlayStation technology available on any device,”: David Perry
“We are exploring opportunity enabled by cloud technology with a long-term vision of making PlayStation technology available on any device,”: David Perry
12th February, 2013
Obama may issue order Wednesday on defense against cyber attacks: sources
One of the White House's major goals is to improve information-sharing about attacks among private companies, and between companies and the government.
One of the White House's major goals is to improve information-sharing about attacks among private companies, and between companies and the government.
16th January, 2013
Anti-hacking law questioned after death of Internet activist
Swartz, argued that research created with public funds should be freely shared on the Internet.
Swartz, argued that research created with public funds should be freely shared on the Internet.
2nd January, 2013
LG begins sales of next-generation TV
The LG OLED model, 55 inches wide but just 0.16 inches (four mm) thick, was crowned best gadget of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last year.
The LG OLED model, 55 inches wide but just 0.16 inches (four mm) thick, was crowned best gadget of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last year.
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.
17th November, 2012
“Call of Duty – Black Ops II” game has 1st-day sales of $500 mln
Activision said it believes the new “Call of Duty” represents “the biggest entertainment launch of the year for the fourth year in a row.”
Activision said it believes the new “Call of Duty” represents “the biggest entertainment launch of the year for the fourth year in a row.”
17th November, 2012
“Call of Duty – Black Ops II” game has 1st-day sales of $500 mln
Activision said it believes the new “Call of Duty” represents “the biggest entertainment launch of the year for the fourth year in a row.”
Activision said it believes the new “Call of Duty” represents “the biggest entertainment launch of the year for the fourth year in a row.”
26th October, 2012
Bambino cinema rises from the ashes
Showing steely resilience, the Bambino cinema will resume functioning on the first day of Eid.
Showing steely resilience, the Bambino cinema will resume functioning on the first day of Eid.
9th September, 2012
Suicide bomb kills six near Nato gate in Afghanistan
A suicide bomber struck at the heart of Nato's operation in Kabul, killing at least six Afghan civilians in an attack that officials blamed on the Haqqani network.
A suicide bomber struck at the heart of Nato's operation in Kabul, killing at least six Afghan civilians in an attack that officials blamed on the Haqqani network.
6th July, 2012
NIT to distributeRs4,798m
National Investment Trust Limited, the largest mutual fund in the country, announced distribution of dividend at Rs3.50 per unit.
National Investment Trust Limited, the largest mutual fund in the country, announced distribution of dividend at Rs3.50 per unit.
19th June, 2012
KP to replicate Indian land settlement model
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is likely to replicate the Indian land settlement model to end monopoly of revenue officials (patwaris).
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is likely to replicate the Indian land settlement model to end monopoly of revenue officials (patwaris).
19th March, 2012
Overall food prices rose by 79pc in four years
ISLAMABAD, March 18: The cost of minimum food basket comprising basic items increased by 79 per cent during four years of the current government, adding to malnutrition and poverty, according to official findings.
ISLAMABAD, March 18: The cost of minimum food basket comprising basic items increased by 79 per cent during four years of the current government, adding to malnutrition and poverty, according to official findings.
9th March, 2012
Directors approve 3-year term for KSE board
KARACHI, March 8: The directors of the Karachi Stock Exchange approved three-year term for the Board at an emergent meeting held on Thursday.
KARACHI, March 8: The directors of the Karachi Stock Exchange approved three-year term for the Board at an emergent meeting held on Thursday.
2nd March, 2012
Divergent reaction to ‘negative list’
KARACHI, March 1: Trade and industry leaders gave mixed reaction over federal cabinet approval of negative list thereby restricting imports of 1,209 tariff lines from India before the normalisation of trade relations by the end of this year.
KARACHI, March 1: Trade and industry leaders gave mixed reaction over federal cabinet approval of negative list thereby restricting imports of 1,209 tariff lines from India before the normalisation of trade relations by the end of this year.
1st March, 2012
Electricity from Iran frees Makran of loadshedding
ISLAMABAD, Feb 29: The Makran division of Balochistan has become free of loadshedding and there will be no power shortage in the area for next five years, thanks to another 35MW of electricity now being supplied by
ISLAMABAD, Feb 29: The Makran division of Balochistan has become free of loadshedding and there will be no power shortage in the area for next five years, thanks to another 35MW of electricity now being supplied by
28th February, 2012
16-kg ghee tin becomes costlier by Rs100
KARACHI, Feb 27: The price of 16 kg ghee and cooking oil went up by Rs100 on Monday owing to disruption in supplies from the distributors in the markets.
KARACHI, Feb 27: The price of 16 kg ghee and cooking oil went up by Rs100 on Monday owing to disruption in supplies from the distributors in the markets.
21st February, 2012
Restricted items for trade with India being finalised
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20: In what appears to be the last round of consultations on opening border for Indian goods, the ministry of commerce on Monday kicked off crucial consultations with relevant ministries/departments to finalise the proposed restricted items to be placed on
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20: In what appears to be the last round of consultations on opening border for Indian goods, the ministry of commerce on Monday kicked off crucial consultations with relevant ministries/departments to finalise the proposed restricted items to be placed on
21st February, 2012
Team to probe cracks in GB dam
GILGIT, Feb 20: Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly Speaker Wazir Baig on Monday constituted a committee headed by Wazir Shakil, Minister for Water and Power, to investigate reasons behind cracks appeared in the water reservoir of 18MW power station in Naltar.
GILGIT, Feb 20: Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly Speaker Wazir Baig on Monday constituted a committee headed by Wazir Shakil, Minister for Water and Power, to investigate reasons behind cracks appeared in the water reservoir of 18MW power station in Naltar.
13th February, 2012
PPP, allies stand behind premier
ISLAMABAD: At a meeting held at the Presidency, the Pakistan People’s Party and its coalition partners extended full support to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani who will appear in the Supreme Court on Monday for framing of charges in the contempt of court
ISLAMABAD: At a meeting held at the Presidency, the Pakistan People’s Party and its coalition partners extended full support to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani who will appear in the Supreme Court on Monday for framing of charges in the contempt of court
