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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.
6th February, 2013
Dell to go private in landmark $24.4 billion deal
Michael Dell struck a deal to take Dell Inc private for $24.4 billion in the biggest leveraged buyout since the financial crisis.
Michael Dell struck a deal to take Dell Inc private for $24.4 billion in the biggest leveraged buyout since the financial crisis.
15th January, 2013
Dell in talks to go private, shares surge
Michael Dell now owns 244 million shares in the company, and last year was ranked the 22nd richest American with a fortune of $14.6 billion.
Michael Dell now owns 244 million shares in the company, and last year was ranked the 22nd richest American with a fortune of $14.6 billion.
1st December, 2012
WikiLeaks suspect turned bed sheet into a noose
The American soldier is accused of the biggest leak of official secrets in US history.
The American soldier is accused of the biggest leak of official secrets in US history.
28th November, 2012
WikiLeaks suspect may speak at pre-trial hearing
At issue is the treatment he received while he was detained at the military prison in Quantico, Virginia shortly after his arrest in May 2010.
At issue is the treatment he received while he was detained at the military prison in Quantico, Virginia shortly after his arrest in May 2010.
10th October, 2012
SpaceX rocket glitch puts satellite in wrong orbit
The company still plans to launch 17 more OG2 satellites on two Falcon 9 rockets in 2013 and 2014.
The company still plans to launch 17 more OG2 satellites on two Falcon 9 rockets in 2013 and 2014.
8th October, 2012
SpaceX craft on way to ISS in first supply run
US firm's $1.6 billion contract with NASA - is a milestone for American efforts to privatize the space industry.
US firm's $1.6 billion contract with NASA - is a milestone for American efforts to privatize the space industry.
9th August, 2012
Company formerly called Blackwater to pay sanctions fine
The military contractor agreed to pay a fine up to $7.5 million for trying to operate in Sudan in violation of trade sanctions and for other arms-trade breaches.
The military contractor agreed to pay a fine up to $7.5 million for trying to operate in Sudan in violation of trade sanctions and for other arms-trade breaches.
11th May, 2012
India’s STC invites bids for wheat exports
Indian government-run State Trading Corporation on Friday invited bids from private traders for exports of wheat.
Indian government-run State Trading Corporation on Friday invited bids from private traders for exports of wheat.
24th April, 2012
Govt opening up gas distribution system
The government is planning to allow private sector companies to operate in the sale of gas to high-end consumers, a senior government official told dawn.
The government is planning to allow private sector companies to operate in the sale of gas to high-end consumers, a senior government official told dawn.
12th March, 2012
‘Contract’ trains criticised
MIRPURKHAS March 11: Chairman of the Railway Workers Union Manzoor Ahmed Razi has criticised the running of Shalimar Express and Business Train on contract system.
MIRPURKHAS March 11: Chairman of the Railway Workers Union Manzoor Ahmed Razi has criticised the running of Shalimar Express and Business Train on contract system.
2nd March, 2012
Punjab stops acquiring land on official rates
LAHORE, March 1: The Punjab government has stopped acquiring land on government (concessional) rates for private housing schemes, correcting a wrong decision made in 2005.
LAHORE, March 1: The Punjab government has stopped acquiring land on government (concessional) rates for private housing schemes, correcting a wrong decision made in 2005.
10th February, 2012
PSEs retire more than private borrowing
KARACHI, Feb 9: Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) retired a huge amount of banking debts during the last seven months which is even higher than the entire private sector borrowing made last year, reflecting a
KARACHI, Feb 9: Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) retired a huge amount of banking debts during the last seven months which is even higher than the entire private sector borrowing made last year, reflecting a
4th February, 2012
Over 1.78m hit by BISP budget constraints
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has stopped providing cash grants to over 1.78 million beneficiaries because of 'budgetary constraints'.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 3: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has stopped providing cash grants to over 1.78 million beneficiaries because of 'budgetary constraints'.
26th January, 2012
Counterfeit stamp papers land many in trouble
LAHORE, Jan 25: Stamp papers submitted by scores of property buyers in seven private housing schemes of Lahore during the past two-and-a-half years have proved to be fake as no amount has been deposited with
LAHORE, Jan 25: Stamp papers submitted by scores of property buyers in seven private housing schemes of Lahore during the past two-and-a-half years have proved to be fake as no amount has been deposited with
27th April, 2011
Apple, Google asked to testify on mobile privacy
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers have invited Apple and Google to attend a hearing on privacy next month following claims the iPhone and Android devices regularly track…
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers have invited Apple and Google to attend a hearing on privacy next month following claims the iPhone and Android devices regularly track…
