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1st June, 2013
Working group hacks away at power crisis
Background conversations with members of this group show that the new government will mean business. And that's no idle metaphor.
Background conversations with members of this group show that the new government will mean business. And that's no idle metaphor.
21st May, 2013
Amazon wins key cloud security clearance from government
Amazon.com Inc gets security clearance by the US government making it easier for federal agencies to use its cloud services.
Amazon.com Inc gets security clearance by the US government making it easier for federal agencies to use its cloud services.
19th April, 2013
Terrorist attacks: FC to be deployed for power system security
Govt decided to deploy FC at major power sector facilities across the country under a phased programme to protect electricity transmission and dispatch systems.
Govt decided to deploy FC at major power sector facilities across the country under a phased programme to protect electricity transmission and dispatch systems.
14th April, 2013
Armed men set fire to Sri Lankan newspaper press
Armed men set fire to printing machines and newspapers ready for distribution in the second attack on the paper this month, the publisher said.
Armed men set fire to printing machines and newspapers ready for distribution in the second attack on the paper this month, the publisher said.
14th April, 2013
Khoso seeks explanation from minister on statement
Caretaker PM retired Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso directed his cabinet members “to maintain conducive environment” for the elections through their “impartial” behaviour.
Caretaker PM retired Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso directed his cabinet members “to maintain conducive environment” for the elections through their “impartial” behaviour.
7th April, 2013
SSGC’s disconnection spree for Rs79bn
The Sui Southern Gas Company has cut off hundreds of gas connections of defaulting customers in a bid to recover massive outstanding dues of Rs79 billion.
The Sui Southern Gas Company has cut off hundreds of gas connections of defaulting customers in a bid to recover massive outstanding dues of Rs79 billion.
4th April, 2013
Govt raises Rs150bn through T-bills
The government borrowed Rs150 billion from banking system on Wednesday.
The government borrowed Rs150 billion from banking system on Wednesday.
22nd March, 2013
Apple blames record labels, film studios for high Australian prices
Apple Inc blamed "old-fashioned" record companies, film studios and TV networks for the inflated prices Australians pay
Apple Inc blamed "old-fashioned" record companies, film studios and TV networks for the inflated prices Australians pay
17th March, 2013
Deadlock over interim premier persists: All eyes now on caretaker set-up
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and the Leader of the Opposition, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, have another three days to reach an agreement on the caretaker prime minister.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and the Leader of the Opposition, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, have another three days to reach an agreement on the caretaker prime minister.
23rd February, 2013
While govt mulls talks with TTP, terror victims’ voices go unheard
To many victims of violence at the hands of the Pakistani Taliban, the idea of negotiating with people responsible for so much human pain is abhorrent.
To many victims of violence at the hands of the Pakistani Taliban, the idea of negotiating with people responsible for so much human pain is abhorrent.
20th February, 2013
Bulgarian government quits after days of protests
Bulgaria has been shaken over the past 10 days by protests that were first focused on soaring electricity prices but then grew into nationwide demonstrations.
Bulgaria has been shaken over the past 10 days by protests that were first focused on soaring electricity prices but then grew into nationwide demonstrations.
16th February, 2013
For KP’s new governor, talks with Pakistani Taliban ‘top priority’
The governor believes that the traditional tribal jirga, which allows negotiations is the best way to resolve the conflict.
The governor believes that the traditional tribal jirga, which allows negotiations is the best way to resolve the conflict.
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.
4th February, 2013
Suicide blast near Baghdad kills 22, injures 44
The second bloody attack to hit Iraq in as many days came soon after officials raised the salaries of the Sunni militiamen in a bid to placate weeks of anti-govt demonstrations.
The second bloody attack to hit Iraq in as many days came soon after officials raised the salaries of the Sunni militiamen in a bid to placate weeks of anti-govt demonstrations.
29th January, 2013
Afghanistan demands proof of airline drug smuggling
The Afghan government demanded that the United States provide proof that the country's largest private airline is involved in smuggling drugs or pay it compensation.
The Afghan government demanded that the United States provide proof that the country's largest private airline is involved in smuggling drugs or pay it compensation.
13th January, 2013
It’s not judiciary’s task to run govt, says Naek
"The judiciary needs to recognise its own role and strike a balance and equilibrium.”
"The judiciary needs to recognise its own role and strike a balance and equilibrium.”
10th January, 2013
Shahzeb murder suspect Shahrukh Jatoi traced in Dubai
Dubai police might arrest Shahrukh Jatoi in a few hours if there was proper coordination between the two governments, sources said.
Dubai police might arrest Shahrukh Jatoi in a few hours if there was proper coordination between the two governments, sources said.
29th December, 2012
HP says Gov’t investigating troubled autonomy unit
Autonomy, now owned by HP, is facing a Justice Department investigation over improper accounting under previous management, according to HP.
Autonomy, now owned by HP, is facing a Justice Department investigation over improper accounting under previous management, according to HP.
26th December, 2012
Mitsubishi offices inspected over latest recall
“We are inspecting the company's offices to see whether the quality improvement programme that Mitsubishi submitted to us is appropriate,”: Ministry Official
“We are inspecting the company's offices to see whether the quality improvement programme that Mitsubishi submitted to us is appropriate,”: Ministry Official
20th December, 2012
Police operations in Karachi against polio team attack suspects
Police arrested a dozen suspects and killed two suspected militants during operations in Karachi whereas the Pakistani Taliban denied responsibility of attacks on the polio teams, AP reported.
Police arrested a dozen suspects and killed two suspected militants during operations in Karachi whereas the Pakistani Taliban denied responsibility of attacks on the polio teams, AP reported.
