Seems like the huge success of Apple’s AppStore has set industry standards and other competitors across the continent are taking up the model and implementing into their own markets. It’s no surprise that China Mobile, China’s and World’s… This cup of tea was served by: ProgrammerFish - Everything that’s programmed!
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World’s Largest Mobile Carrier Opens Its MobileMarket
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Source Code of Several 7800 Games Released!
3 Jul 2009 | 7:40 amRemember the Dig Dug or Centipede or Robotron? They used to be favorites when Atari’s 7800 series was still around. Now since the era of those consoles is over and a different world of interactive reality gaming has taken over, Atari has… This cup of tea was served by: ProgrammerFish - Everything that’s programmed! -
Elements, of the Elementary Particle. Meaning: The Definitive Islamic Concept, of "A State of Creation": "Matter.
3 Jul 2009 | 6:30 amDefining, the Ordained Totality of the Existents, with "Paired Singularities" Defining Distinct Forms, what Constitute, the Totality, called, "Physical Universe 1. Thus, my Heralding the Sequential Change in Human Cognition of Existential Reality, by Establishing, Semantically, and in Definitive Terms: That, "The State of Being" … Meaning, the "Existential Reality" of Forms… Is [...] -
Algebra Capital CEO confident of regional economic upturn
3 Jul 2009 | 6:30 amCEO named one of the 25 most influential asset managers from Tokyo to Dubai — Ziad Makkawi, chief executive officer and founder of leading asset management company Algebra Capital Limited (Algebra), is optimistic that the worst of the impact of the global credit crisis on emerging and regional market economies has passed already. According to Makkawi, [...] -
Greatest Philosopher
3 Jul 2009 | 5:36 amHere you can see the result of BBC’s Greatest Philosopher voting. Karl Marx won the first place, receiving 27.93% votes. No surprises. And here is BBC’s wonderfully succinct philosopher timeline. This cup of tea was served by: A Myth in Creation: Awais Aftab’s Blog
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State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan
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Augere Brand ‘QUBEE’ - Soon to Launch
I discussed the WiMAX evolution in Pakistan earlier. The recent launch of wi-tribe has definitely elevated the level of competition in WiMAX market in Pakistan. Now the latest news is the expected launch of Qubee an Augere brand for WiMAX services in Pakistan. Qubee is a new and exciting company providing ... -
Talkshock
The race of teleco adverts has taken a new turn now. We have the on-going trend of taunting at each other in adverts but now its about acquiring over the brand ambassadors. Ali Zafar, the renowned brand ambassador of Telenor Talkshawk has left all with a shock with his entry in ... -
Braintel Is Back In Business - Again.
Braintel has completed a full circle regarding its fight with PTA. A few weeks ago Braintel sent an email to its customers with an attachment which showed that the services have been restored based on a decision by the High Court. That is good news for expat Pakistanis. However the letter also ... -
Wi-tribe Launched Officially
Wi-Tribe has now officially launched its Wi-MAX services in Pakistan. The official launch press release is as follows. Launches largest wireless broadband Internet service in Pakistan Doha, June 30, 2009: wi-tribe, a Qtel Group company, today announced the official launch of its wireless broadband service in Pakistan, its largest market to date. ... -
Data Collection From Mobiles - New Possibilities
This Economist article, titled Sensors and Sensitivity, talks about the various interesting studies of data collection from mobile phones. Mobile phones provide new ways to gather information, both manually and automatically, over wide areas. If your mobile phone could talk, it could reveal a great deal. Obviously it would know many of ...
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Sarkozy’s adviser promises military equipment
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday urged the need for chalking out a roadmap for pragmatic cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy with France. -
PML-N to quiz Hashmi, others for backing new province
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amISLAMABAD: Top Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders will seriously question in the next party meeting its senior stalwarts, including Makhdoom -
23 militants killed in Swat: ISPR
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amRAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 23 militants during the last 24 hours in the troubled Swat Valley, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said -
Bomber killed, 36 injured in Rawalpindi suicide attack
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amRAWALPINDI: Thirty-six persons were injured, some critically, when a lone suicide bomber rammed his motorcycle into a bus carrying employees of the Ar -
Roadside blast kills two cops in Peshawar
3 Jul 2009 | 12:00 amPESHAWAR: Two cops were killed and a police officer and two passers-by sustained injuries when a patrolling car of the Agha Mir Jani police station wa
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ڈی آئی خان،فرقہ وارانہ فسادات کی روک تھام کیلئے امن معاہدہ طے پاگیا
3 Jul 2009 | 11:21 amڈی آئی خان،فرقہ وارانہ فسادات کی روک تھام کیلئے امن معاہدہ طے پاگیا -
قبائلی علاقے اورکزئی ایجنسی میں پاک فوج کا ہیلی کاپٹرتباہ ہونے کے نتیجے میں 26اہلکار شہید ،مالاکنڈ ڈویژن میں آپریشن جاری،24گھنٹوں میں طالبان کمانڈر نعیم اللہ سمیت11شدت پسند ہلاک،وزیرستان میں ڈورن حملے،جیٹ طیاروں کی بمباری،24شدت پسند ہلاک
3 Jul 2009 | 10:21 amقبائلی علاقے اورکزئی ایجنسی میں پاک فوج کا ہیلی کاپٹرتباہ ہونے کے نتیجے میں 26اہلکار شہید ،مالاکنڈ ڈویژن میں آپریشن جاری،24گھنٹوں میں طالبان کمانڈر نعیم اللہ سمیت11شدت پسند ہلاک،وزیرستان میں ڈورن حملے،جیٹ طیاروں کی بمباری،24شدت پسند ہلاک -
محکمہ داخلہ نے سربجیت سنگھ کے وکیل اویس شیخ کو 6جولائی کو جیل میں ملاقات کی اجازت دیدی ، رانا عبدالحمید ایڈووکیٹ سپریم کورٹ میں سربجیت سنگھ کی سزائے موت کے خلاف اپیل کرینگے‘اویس شیخ
3 Jul 2009 | 10:20 amمحکمہ داخلہ نے سربجیت سنگھ کے وکیل اویس شیخ کو 6جولائی کو جیل میں ملاقات کی اجازت دیدی ، رانا عبدالحمید ایڈووکیٹ سپریم کورٹ میں سربجیت سنگھ کی سزائے موت کے خلاف اپیل کرینگے‘اویس شیخ -
دہشتگردوں کے خلاف آپریشن جاری رہنے کا حتمی عرصہ نہیں بتایا جا سکتا،شاہ محمود قریشی، دہشتگردوں کے خاتمہ تک ان کا پیچھا کیا جائے گا،افغانستان میں جاری آپریشن سے با خبر ہیں،ملتان میں پریس کانفرنس
3 Jul 2009 | 10:20 amدہشتگردوں کے خلاف آپریشن جاری رہنے کا حتمی عرصہ نہیں بتایا جا سکتا،شاہ محمود قریشی، دہشتگردوں کے خاتمہ تک ان کا پیچھا کیا جائے گا،افغانستان میں جاری آپریشن سے با خبر ہیں،ملتان میں پریس کانفرنس -
کے ای ایس سی نے یومیہ 6 گھنٹے کی لوڈشیڈنگ کا اعتراف کرلیا، سوئی سدرن گیس کمپنی کو لوڈشیڈنگ کا مورد الزام ٹھہرادیا
3 Jul 2009 | 10:20 amکے ای ایس سی نے یومیہ 6 گھنٹے کی لوڈشیڈنگ کا اعتراف کرلیا، سوئی سدرن گیس کمپنی کو لوڈشیڈنگ کا مورد الزام ٹھہرادیا
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Pakistan News
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LPG Prices Increased
3 Jul 2009 | 6:54 amKARACHI: The prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) have shot up by Rs9 per kilogram in the domestic market following the producers’ announcement to raise ex-factory rates,. This time, too, the producers referred the increase in petroleum products’ prices by the government the main reason behind LPG price hike. After the recent upsurge, the per kg LPG retail price would be Rs69, while its 11.8kg cylinder would be available at Rs720 and 45.4kg cylinder at Rs2789, dealers informed the channel. All Pakistan LPG Distributors Association has strongly reacted over the price hike, terming it a… -
Prime Minister Should Have His Due Rights: Nawaz Sharif
3 Jul 2009 | 6:42 amLONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif Friday said the affairs of the country are being run on the same rules which were being followed by Pervez Musharraf led government and the Prime Minister is not enjoying the powers that he should be entitled to. Addressing the party workers, the PML-N Chief said: “Our intention is to set the matters right by cooperating with Pakistan People’s Party.” He said, if he is given an opportunity, he would be ready to serve the country as prime minister. Nawaz Sharif said presently the President is enjoying all the powers. It should be the… -
Operation in Malakand 11 Militants killed: ISPR
3 Jul 2009 | 6:12 amISLAMABAD: At least 11 militants including one of their commander were killed in last 24 hours of ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast in Malakand division. Security forces also detained 23 militants from various areas of the division and recovered huge amount of explosives and weapons from their possession, said a handout issued by the ISPR here Friday. Two security personnel were killed in the search operation in Gokda and Tandwag areas of Swat, while in Dir, four members of a tribal lashkar killed and two others were wounded in their ongoing drive against the militants in the district. Unknown… -
Helicopter Crashed in Orakzai Security Personnel Dead
3 Jul 2009 | 5:45 amPESHAWAR: At least five security personnel were feared to be dead as their helicopter crashed in Orakzai agency, near the Pak-Afghan border. The helicopter, reportedly belongs to Pakistan Army, crashed near the Chapar Feroze Khel, a bordering area of Khyber and Orazkzai agencies, says the channel. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) the helicopter crashed due to ‘technical reasons’, adding that no information regarding the loss of human lives in the incident has yet been received. According to preliminary reports, the helicopter was on routine flight when it came under… -
Crystal Defanti , Isabelle Jackson elementary
3 Jul 2009 | 5:05 amSchool teacher Crystal Defanti may have made the worst mistake of her career when she accidentally gave her students a sex tape. Isabelle Jackson Elementary School teacher Crystal Defanti had intended to make a DVD filled with school memories from the past. The DVD began innocuously with shots of the school and the students, but then it suddenly cut to tapes of Crystal Defanti having sex. As soon as she became aware of the mix-up she called every parent crying and apologizing profusely, trying to prevent other students from watching the tape. According to CBS News, Crystal Defanti is unlikely…
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Chowk Articles
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Am I a Skeptical Muslim?
The story of Islam from the rift on the succession of the prophet, the end of the Muslim glory in Spain in 1492, to the end of Ottoman caliphate in 1924, is all... -
Greatest Challenge Before Obama
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Peace for People and People of Peace
This is all I ask after paying my taxes. A safe haven for my home. Smiles on my children faces. Halal, hard earned food, and electricity. -
Himanshu Rai: The Light of India
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The Kaleidoscope Of My Dreams
My present is what I have.<br /> My thoughts are here to stay.<br /> The rapture will come again.<br /> You can’t take that away.<br /> My kaleidoscope of dreams,<br /> Will be born again.
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Koolmuzone: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009 film)
3 Jul 2009 | 8:35 amRelated posts:Coke Studio Pictures [Dawn Images] With love,Land of the Lost (2009 film) Night At The Museum 2 Battle Of The Smithsonian (2009 film) Related posts:Coke Studio Pictures [Dawn Images] With love,Land of the Lost (2009 film) Night At The Museum 2 Battle Of The Smithsonian (2009 film)... -
Guppu: Disgusted of the Barbaric Jungli Politicians of Punjab Assembly
3 Jul 2009 | 8:10 amThe story that made the headlines in the past week is about the confrontation between opposing groups in which they attempted to harm each other, with bodily force and budget books. The videos still keep on coming and the way they have been fighting is hard to believe for someone like me. It is... -
Koolmuzone: Pakistani musicians on Michael
3 Jul 2009 | 7:47 amThe King of Pop’s impact on our local music industry is undeniable – from dance moves to disco beats. Here, some of the top names in Pakistani pop revisit their relationship with Michael Jackson, the man and the music. (Interviews by Madeeha Syed. Photography by Rizwan-ul-Haq, Kohi Marri and Fayyaz... -
Pak Blogger: Top Gadgets For Windows Vista Sidebar And Windows 7
3 Jul 2009 | 7:33 amOk if you use Windows vista or Windows 7, you can have these pretty cool gadgets on your desktop (on desktop sidebar in vista). I have already shared some Windows Vista gadgets (also check these windows vista gadgets) and here are some more cool and useful gadgets that you can have on your desktop... -
Chowrangi: Gay marriages legalized in India
3 Jul 2009 | 7:17 amThere has been a huge uproar at the legalization of gay marriages in India. The thing I don't und...
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Karachi Metblogs
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Illegal and Inconsiderate Construction
29 Jun 2009 | 2:05 pmFirst of all the owners of house that is being constructed decided to illegally extend not just a sunshade (like even that is legally allowed) but the whole upper story of the house beyond the land area allotted to them. Secondly during the construction this road remained closed for the whole two days, causing difficulties for the area residents and passers by. This closure of the road could have easily been avoided if the owner would have had the slights sense of responsibility and consideration for others. -
MJ Memorial
26 Jun 2009 | 11:13 pmJust a quick note for all MJ fans in Karachi. A memorial for Michael Jackson today from 6 to 7 pm at Unicorn Gallery. Open to everyone. -
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Oil Spill on Sunset Blvd?
25 Jun 2009 | 7:35 amAn eyewitness report (via sms courtesy Mr. Zaid Aziz) places an oil spill on Sunset Blvd, whereby causing a few accidents (including Mr. Aziz himself) - Approximately 9 cars smashed along with motorbikes… If anyone has a confirmation, please post a comment? Regardless, please be careful when you venture out in that area. Have already informed emergency services to verify and attend to the area. -
Rains in Karachi
25 Jun 2009 | 12:31 amRains in Karachi bring joy and a level of happiness that is not readily available to majority of us on daily basis. Rains, if they are heavy, bring shutters down, people on the roads; street urchins go dancing on the beach. And most of us go down - or above - to wash ourselves. Our elders tell us that first rains must be avoided at all costs. But what if the first major rains comes after a gap of say 11 months? Can the rain-starved Karachi wallas avoid rains at all, first or last? NO. And rains - hopefully & Inshallah - will bring more business to me! Cheeky Choo. Sea View - 4:13 PM 5:51…
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A Pakistani Tech forum
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Pakistan in 3009
3 Jul 2009 | 10:44 am[quote]If we believe that all your thoughts are to some extent true, then what solution you think for such problems.[/quote] Martial law. A MILITARY dictatorship and a civilian one is quiet different. The military has served this country tiem and time again ... much much much much more than any politician ever has! Ban on political parties. They are nothing but racist bastards out to get an illegal advantage over other people. Open execution of all those party leaders and top workers who do all the jamhooriat bullshit when they actually are raping Pakistan from every corner! Make an example… -
Unable to Excess Hotmail
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WTS : Gaming Mouse Pad for Sale
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Zong 2gb internet package price reduced
3 Jul 2009 | 10:37 am[quote=urMohid]Can someone confirm it please? I couldn't find these packages on website of zong.[/quote] This is confirmed news... -
International Calls Terminating on Fixed Line (excluding taxes)
3 Jul 2009 | 10:31 am[quote]Zone 12 Rs 150.00 / Minute Antarctica, [/quote] They have LANDLINE PHONES there ? :S :P
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Netxpress Online
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Viper Technology signs agreement with Cube XS
8 Jun 2009 | 7:11 amViper Technologies, Pakistan’s leading IT solutions provider, has signed an agreement with Cube XS Weatherly, Pakistan’s most powerful Tier IV Data Center, to provide secure and efficient data management through integrating Viper Wiz Server. Share This Bookmark to -
Telenor implements ‘Green’ communications
8 Jun 2009 | 7:11 amTelenor Pakistan’s fastest-growing mobile service provider, has teamed up with Nokia Siemens Networks to implement an energy efficient GSM network that will enable the communication service provider (CSP) to reduce its energy consumption by 50 percent. Nokia Siemens Networks will build the network using its award-winning Flexi Base Stations which help to minimise a network’s environmental [...] -
Mobilink signs MoU with ERU
8 Jun 2009 | 7:11 amKARACHI: Mobilink signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) to establish Mobilink Camp in Kund, which will support 1,000 families of IDPs for a period of 3 months. Director Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility Mobilink, Omar Manzur said, “Estimated at about Rs 80 million or $1 million, the project [...] -
PTCL changes numbers to 8 digits in Karachi, Lahore
8 Jun 2009 | 7:11 amThe Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has been asked by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to change subscriber numbers to eight digits owing to shortage of landline numbers for other telephone operators. PTCL Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Sikander Naqi, said some of the major areas that would need investment are the company’s exchanges [...] -
Motorola launches self-organizing network (SON) solution
28 May 2009 | 11:14 pmMotorola, Inc has announced the launch of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) advanced self-organizing network (SON) solution that has been designed to help operators reduce operational expenses from day one of the deployment of their LTE network. Motorola’s advanced SON is a 3GPP Release 8 standards-compliant solution that draws upon the company’s long history in [...]
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Cricinfo news from Cricinfo
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England make most of Ashes practice
3 Jul 2009 | 9:54 amRavi Bopara racked up his fourth first-class hundred in consecutive matches for England, while Paul Collingwood and Matt Prior chipped in with useful half-centuries -
Ishant, Nayar in as India field
3 Jul 2009 | 9:19 amOn a humid day, on a damp pitch with moisture lurking under the surface, Mahendra Singh Dhoni won his third toss of the series and chose to bowl -
PCB chief pardons Imran Nazir
3 Jul 2009 | 8:43 amThe opener will now be available for national selection after his written apology was accepted by the PCB chairman -
Mahmood and Tredwell star in Kent win
3 Jul 2009 | 8:06 amA round-up from the latest County Championship matches as Kent wrap up victory against Gloucestershire but rain spoils events at Derby -
Several new faces likely in series opener
3 Jul 2009 | 7:46 amCricinfo previews the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle
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PCB chief pardons Imran Nazir
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Several new faces likely in series opener
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Playing Mendis won't be tough - Younis
3 Jul 2009 | 5:35 amYounis said his batsmen's familiarisation with Mendis is because Pakistanis are used to playing spin at home -
Bollinger rattles Pakistan A
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Sub-plots and storylines
2 Jul 2009 | 8:40 pmFor all the lack of hype to this series, there is a world of intrigue and sub-plots beneath the surface of the contest between Sri Lanka and Pakistan
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President, PM chairing PPP think tank meeting
3 Jul 2009 | 10:08 pmISLAMABAD: A meeting of Pakistan People’s Party’s think tank is underway with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in the chair here on Friday. According to sources, the meeting is holding consultations on the political situation in the country and performance of the government. The meeting is also discussing reshuffling of the federal cabinet, sources added. -
Peace pact between rival groups in DIK
3 Jul 2009 | 9:48 pmDI KHAN: The rival groups have signed a peace agreement in Dera Ismail Khan, said Jamat-e-Islami Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Friday. “The groups will give the wanted people in police custody in the next ten days while the ceasefire has begun from today,” he said while addressing a press conference after chairing a Jirga meeting represented by the concerned parties here at Circuit House Dire Ismail Khan. District officials, senior police officials and notables were also present at the Jirga meeting. Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said the police presented a list of wanted men during the… -
26 troops martyred in copter crash in Orakzai Agency
3 Jul 2009 | 9:10 pmPESHAWAR: Twenty-six army troops were martyred when a cargo helicopter of Pak Army crashed in Orakzai Agency on Friday. Official sources have said that investigation into the tragic incident is being carried out. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the helicopter crashed in Orakzai Agency after developing a technical fault. -
Murder case filed against Sindh Home Minister
3 Jul 2009 | 8:59 pmKARACHI: A murder case has been filed court orders against Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza. According to DIG East Karachi, a case has been registered at Sohrab Goth Police Station on charges of murder on the directive of court. Sources said, TPO Gadap Town has also been nominated in the case. The court took the action on the application submitted after the killing of a worker of Sindh Tarraqi Pasand Party, sources added. -
PM should have his due rights: Nawaz
3 Jul 2009 | 7:10 pmLONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif Friday said the affairs of the country are being run on the same rules which were being followed by Pervez Musharraf led government and the Prime Minister is not enjoying the powers that he should be entitled to. Addressing the party workers, the PML-N Chief said: “Our intention is to set the matters right by cooperating with Pakistan People’s Party.” He said, if he is given an opportunity, he would be ready to serve the country as prime minister. Nawaz Sharif said presently the President is enjoying all the powers. It should be the…
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Islamabad Metblogs
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Nature’s canvas: Islamabad
2 Jul 2009 | 10:01 pmHere’re some skyscapes I thought I should share with you from the last three days. Daman-e-koh with little moon Look closely at the magnificent brush strokes! Where was Rawal Dam when this shot was being taken! No photograph or words can express the magnificence of this sunset (FJ Park) -
Of the Zoo and care.
28 Jun 2009 | 12:44 amI’m sure all of you must have had the chance to drive by the Marghazar Zoo on your way to either having sheesha at “Jungle Spot” or going for a nice meal up on Peer Sohawa. The other day, I along with my camera decided to pay visit to the once coveted Japanese Park and the Zoo. Now If you’ve grown up in Islamabad, you must have fond memories of school trips to the Japanese parks, the new portal of “weird” and “interesting” jhoolas, the canteens, the frost juices and what not. Everything changes, and it has too. In a good way or a bad way, that… -
Security situation in Islamabad
28 Jun 2009 | 12:27 amSo how are things in Islamabad nowadays? Well, apart from the excruciating heat, the sweaty underarms and the dehydration, there are the really annoying security measures which have been taken up by the authorities in Islamabad, which require every walking/driving/flying citizen to prove his identity anywhere and everywhere. They are annoying, but they are probably the only way the police, and other forces can take control of the situation in the capital. Oftentimes, I am reminded of the enormity of the situation by the policemen themselves, telling me that if I don’t cooperate and go… -
Islamabad - the beautiful…
23 Jun 2009 | 9:27 pmI am in Kuala Lumpur for a while with my family on vacations. I went over to Putrajaya for a visit and there performed the maghrib prayers in a spectacular mosque that is the next building to the Prime minister’s secretriate (Yeah, they shifted capital some days ago). No one stopped us. Some months back in time, we used to have the same level of comfort in my lovely Islamabad. Then and there I prayed both for my spectacular Islamabad and Putrajaya! -
Afridi teri batting.
23 Jun 2009 | 1:49 amBut the crowd is super-excited? or ain’t they? Pakistanis can be like that. Do listen to comments of people regarding terrorists defeat too. Pakistan wins T20.
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A victory no less than freedom for life!
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Pakistan win the 2009 T20 Cricket World Cup!
21 Jun 2009 | 10:24 amAfter defeating an invincible Sri Lankan team, Pakistan have risen to become the world champions in the T20 Cricket World Cup. Amid roars of ‘Pakistan Zindabad!’ and ‘Boom Boom Afridi!’ at the historic grounds of Lord’s, Shahid Afridi’s sensible yet electrifying batting took Pakistan Cricket to new heights. People in Lahore and throughout Pakistan are celebrating on the streets, in their homes and at dozens of public screenings. Sweets, crackers, fireworks, and shouts of Boom Boom Afridi heard everywhere. So much for a nation sunk in depression and conflict… -
BNU’s lavish plans for an art school
20 Jun 2009 | 5:36 amUnder the aegis of Vice Chancellor, Sartaj Aziz, Beaconhouse National University (BNU) has unveiled first signs of construction at its new campus located on Raiwind Road. The current premises of the City Campus are quite compact and needed a larger space badly. BNU New Campus Location - Source: bnu.edu.pk According to a Daily Times report, BNU is going to spend a massive Rs1.2 billion at the new site, out of which, a major chunk will be raised through donations. Designed by Nayyar Ali Dada and already constructed is the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts, named after the mother of prominent… -
Nation mourns Dr. Sarfraz Naeemi’s loss
14 Jun 2009 | 7:54 amYesterday, the Namaz-e-Janazah (funeral prayers) of Dr. Sarfraz Naeemi, who was martyred in a suicide attack this Friday, was offered and attended by thousands at the same Jamia Naeemia Madrassah which he used to head. Markets and commercial centres were closed in all major cities and towns in the renowned cleric’s memory as the whole nation mourned his loss. Jamia Naeemia after the blast targeting Dr. Sarfraz Naeemi Image source & more pictures at: BBC News Through this incident, the militants have given this war a major turn towards the moderates. Dr. Sarfraz was a progressive… -
Tragedy repeats:Blast in Lahore’s Garhi Shahu area
12 Jun 2009 | 2:27 amI was alerted by a concerned friend about this incident. Here is the latest from Geo News’s website: Blast at Jamia Naeemia; Dr Sarfraz martyred Updated at: 1514 PST, Friday, June 12, 2009 LAHORE: Jamia Naeemia principal Dr Sarfraz Naeemi was martyred and several others injured in a suicide blast at Jamia Naeemia situated in Garhi Shahu area of Lahore, Geo News reported Friday.The blast occurred after the Friday prayers when the people were making their way out of the mosque after offering the Friday prayers. Jamia Naeemia principal Dr Sarfraz Naeemi was present at his office at…
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Ali's Vantage
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I'm back!
14 Jun 2009 | 4:39 amIts been some time since i last blogged. The last few weeks being hectic would be an understatement. Getting involved in projects in a more tactical manner, children getting sick with flu and all sorts of things I never heard of before, hosting visitors, car accident ..... (and the list goes on).But life is good and even when things seem to be getting a little too hectic, its important to appreciate the moment. From the Internally Displaced People (IDP's) of Swat/norther areas to those who have lost their jobs in the ongoing recession, its unnerving to know how easily one can be unemployed or… -
Doing OnLine Business
22 Feb 2009 | 3:29 amRecently I had to setup an online business for someone, and I was blown away with how much can be done for free and with minimal technical expertise. The days when an online business setup required USD 30,000 or so are over. Today's the age of USD $20 businesses!An online business is like any other form of business. There is a service or good thats sold, and customers that line up to consume them. For the brick and mortar business, the sayings goes "location, location and location" on the ability for it to be successful. Thats because most goods that are even half good can be sold if there… -
KISS - keep it simple STUPID!
2 Feb 2009 | 12:18 amUsability is crucial for any application. Its becomes more so with web applications, since they're targeted for a userbase expected to have below college level education. This is great news for some of us who do have college level education as we can simply browse and not play mind games when we're focused on other matters.For ages I've been in the enterprise development industry, and boy, are most applications there built to ensure that anyone who uses them needs to first read the big fat(!) manual (RTFM)! This of course is changing as most enterprise users now expect ease of use in the… -
For Humility
19 Jan 2009 | 11:43 pmI recently came across the following blog post: http://jcs.biologists.org/cgi/content/full/121/11/1771, which had the following concluding paragraph:"Focusingon important questions puts us in the awkward position of beingignorant. One of the beautiful things about science is thatit allows us to bumble along, getting it wrong time after time,and feel perfectly fine as long as we learn something each time.No doubt, this can be difficult for students who are accustomedto getting the answers right. No doubt, reasonable levels ofconfidence and emotional resilience help, but I think… -
Emotional Emails
15 Jan 2009 | 9:46 pmWhen I get emotional I can almost feel my brain shutting down (the thinking part of it). Its a pity that strong emotions force me in a primate like state and throw away all the effort the human race spent in its evolution. However, it gives me some comfort to see I'm not the only one who has this issue, and so here's my tip to responding to an email in the morning that gets you all emotional and angry:Steps to take after reading an extreme email that gets steam coming out of your ears:1. Cool off before doing anything - walk around if required for a few seconds2. Re-read assuming you're…
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In the Line of Wire
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Women’s Leadership Conference brings together 150 businesswomen
2 Jul 2009 | 10:13 pmOn June 25 as I walked into the conference room of the Avari Hotel in Lahore and found myself in a room predominantly full of women, I realized that this was a very different experience from what I was normally used to. I am more at home hob-nobbing with men than with women. I didn’t quite know how I should behave or what I should say. Having been a part of the IT industry for the last 16 years, where most CEOs are men, I have begun to understand how men operate professionally, how they react, how they network. But women are a… -
ITLoW webcasts under the spotlight!
1 Jul 2009 | 1:03 pmBabar Bhatti of Telecompk.net has put us under the spotlight! In a post he wrote a short while ago, Babar talks about the series of interviews that we have done so far (I say we because without Rabia Garib, Salaina Haroon and the WebStudio team, I would never have thought of starting the series – and they continue to provide the facilities, the coffee, and also take care of the production work). And without our guests opening up and talking about their lives and experiences , the webcasts couldn’t happen. Babar talks about the benefits of having such a series and highlights some… -
Zafar Khan, CEO of Sofizar, tells his story on ITLoW
29 Jun 2009 | 12:00 amZafar Khan is a person I have not known very long and yet, in this short period of time, he has impressed me with his sincerity, his passion for technology, his hard work, his integrity and his strong belief in Pakistan. Of course the fact that his company is literally a money-making machine that generates revenue for him while he is asleep, makes him an interesting person to talk to;). Zafar is the CEO of Sofizar. He is a highly accomplished engineer from Caltech with several electronic advertising related patents under his belt and is very passionate about performance marketing. As you will… -
In conversation with Kubair Shirazee, CEO of Ikonami
26 Jun 2009 | 3:34 amI met Kubair Shirazee a couple of years ago and was immediately impressed by his commitment to the quality of work that he does, by his professionalism and by the faith that he places in the Pakistan talent pool. Kubair was born in the UK and considers Pakistan his adopted country. He has a BA Hons in Business Studies Services from the University of Westminister, an MSc in Business Systems Analysis and Design from the City University in London and a BGP from the Cranfield University Cranfield School of Management. Kubair has over 11 years of experience working as a technologist designing… -
Why is it?
22 Jun 2009 | 10:57 pmI was chatting with a friend the other day and he said something that made me think. Why is it that we get quite agitated and haggle with fruit and vegetable grocers to reduce a few rupees on products we buy from them, and yet we don’t give it a thought when we casually leave a couple of hundred bucks as tips after a meal in a restaurant. Ever gave this any thought?
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ALL THINGS PAKISTAN
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Should Punjab be Divided into Two Provinces?
3 Jul 2009 | 9:57 amAdil Najam For as long as I can remember, I have heard passionate arguments about whether the four provinces of Pakistan should be divided into multiple smaller provinces. The discussion has, once again, gained momentum. This time the focus is the Punjab and converting Southern Punjab into a separate province (a ‘Saraiki sooba‘). The political optics of the situation remain in flux. The PML(N) has reacted to the current discussion with suspicion seeing this as a ploy by PPP to break the PML’s hold over the Punjab. The PPP has reacted, for the moment, with both President… -
‘GanDeri’ in English?
2 Jul 2009 | 4:19 pmAdil Najam What is the most appropriate word for ‘GanDeri’ in English? I have puzzled over this for long and asked a number of friends. In fact, this is a re-post of the question I had posed at this blog 3 years ago. The best I got was ’sugarcane cut-piece’; where ‘cut-piece’ is itself a peculiar Pakistani-ism, if not Pinglish. Do you have a better suggestion? -
Shafeeq-ur-Rahman: Humorist Par Excellence
1 Jul 2009 | 9:03 amDr. Rauf Parekh Mushtaq Ahmed Yousufi, one of the most celebrated humorists of the Urdu language, said in an interview early in his literary career that he had decided to quit writing humour. Reason? He thought it was useless to write humour if one could not write it the way Shafeeq-ur-Rahman did. (Though, luckily enough, Yousufi Sahib later decided that he could write humour the way he himself did.) Such was the influence of Shafeeq-ur-Rahman, a humorist who ruled the world of Urdu humour for about 60 years, and is still doing so. Shafeeq-ur-Rahman began writing and established himself in… -
Home and Homelessness: 2 Pictures, 2 Stories
30 Jun 2009 | 4:31 pmAdil Najam These are two amazing pictures. Both were taken today (June 30, 2009) but they tell two very different stories. Each story is equally true and each story is equally important. The stories are about the little girls in the pictures. But they are also stories about each one of us. The first is a picture of hope. It depicts a child clinging to her mother and a bus window while on a bus that is returning to Buner, in district Mardan, as some IDPs start returning to their homes. The second is a picture of displacement. The picture of another child - only a little older than the first… -
How Many Camels Do You See?
30 Jun 2009 | 7:28 amOwais Mughal This photo reminds me of a Shafiq-ur-Rehman joke. To count animals, a student first counts their legs and then divide the number by 4. One can use the same formula here to find out how many camels are shown. Place: Clifton Beach, Karachi; June 25, 2009 Photo Credits: Jahangir Khan
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Tech Lahore
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New Swiss Airplane to fly 24×7 on sun juice; is Solar finally coming of age?
29 Jun 2009 | 1:59 pmNews.com reports that a new Swiss aircraft will be the first to fly night and day without the need for any external source of energy. All its power needs will be met by the nearly 12,000 solar cells mounted on top of its wings. And those are pretty large wings too, mind you. The span [...] -
MySpace India staff getting the axe; China and Japan offices in-tact
23 Jun 2009 | 7:41 amMySpace has had its share of troubles recently. Unlike Facebook, they don’t seem to believe that it’s OK to raise hundreds of millions of dollars and never make a cent. But what do I know? Clearly, Smart Investors seem to love Facebook’s business model and their $10 Billion valuation. Previously, Even Smarter Investors couldn’t get [...] -
Pakistan jumps 10 places on A.T. Kearney’s list – BusinessWeek recognizes Pakistan as one of the world’s leading IT destinations
7 Jun 2009 | 3:23 pmBusinessWeek just published an article about Pakistan’s rapidly rising stature as an international information technology outsourcing destination. The article cites A.T. Kearney’s May 2009 report which places Pakistan at number 20, up 10 places from the 2007 ranking of 30. This is despite all the rhetoric and nonsense in the media that doesn’t deserve much [...] -
TechLahore’s waiting for the colour Kindle Reader. Could you hurry it up, Amazon?
1 Jun 2009 | 8:26 pmOver the past few years, I have spent the better part of a King’s Ransom on tech devices. When Compaq’s very first Aero Pocket PC came out, I got it. With a 56Kbps compact flash modem. It cost me more than a PC, but I got it. I even had visions of using it in [...] -
Pakistani users outdo all others in contributing data to Google MapMaker
29 May 2009 | 6:52 pmHere at TechLahore, we’ve covered GIS in Pakistan a few times in the past. We’ve even reviewed indigenous Pakistan mapping services, such as Naqsha.net. Google is obviously still the undisputed champion of open source GIS/mapping and satellite imagery. But where they have been found lacking in the past is the paucity of street maps and [...]
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Teeth Maestro
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A Swati Doctor Interviewed about the War in Swat
3 Jul 2009 | 7:05 amA few members of the Peoples Resistance group visited Banares Colony in Karachi and interviewed an IDP refugee Doctor from Swat who shares his thoughts. Click here to view the embedded video. I would also like to quote a short section from the email by Abira Ashfaq which had accompanied this video It seems like one can always accuse people who are opposed to the operation on humanitarian, human rights, and political grounds that we are twisting the words of the interviewees to suit our viewpoint – but never before have I met so many Swatis who were unanimous in the opinion that… -
Judicial Taliban
3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 amLawyers have emerged as a great force in Pakistan who carries weight in the future law making and day to day running of the judiciary as well as executive in the country. Pakistan’s short history is full of lawyer’s contributions and in particular judges who never bow before a dictator to take oath under any PCO and preferred to go home honourably. In any adversarial system, there is a lawyer for and against and a judge hears the case, decides on facts and law giving confidence to both parties on the ‘judgement’ he is about to give on its merits. On the day, a judge has to dispense… -
Foreign Policy ranks Pakistan as the 10th Most Failed State
28 Jun 2009 | 3:51 pmNothing to be proud off but in a survey conducted by Foreign Policy Magazine where they evaluated 177 countries across the world Pakistan was ranked as the 10th most failed state where Somalia was ranked as the most failed state followed by Zimbabwe, Sudan, Chad, Congo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Guniea and then Pakistan The used 12 indicators ranking countries on a scale of 1-10 [10 being the most affected] Pakistan’s total aggregated score is 104.1 [Data Sheet available in PDF] Demographic Pressures – 8.3 Refugees/IDPs – 8.6 Group Grievance 9.6 Human… -
Sindh Assembly honors Michael Jackson with a Minute of Silence
27 Jun 2009 | 3:41 pmAs I write this blog post I have been at a loss of words, I was shocked to read at the PKKH website that today [Saturday 27th June] the Sindh Assembly kicked off its session with a minutes silence in honor of Michael Jackson, yes you read that one correct ‘the moonwalking maestro – Jacko’ was honored with a minutes worth of silence, the logic, the rationality behind sending this message from our official public offices truly befuddles the daylights out of me PKKH: Just when you think our so called ‘elected representatives’ can’t embarrass us anymore, they tend to prove… -
Zardari throws out Quaid-e-Azam from the Presidency
27 Jun 2009 | 9:04 amI was alerted of this development earlier in the afternoon courtesy of blogger Farhan where he wrote a blog post The Terrible Blunder at Presidency. Caught up in work, I made a mental note to check it out in detail, but at 9pm Geo reportedly carried a news item along the same lines showing picture after picture where the Presidency had apparently removed all pictures of Quaid-e-Azam Having a close look at the picture you see four portraits namely Asif Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto and followed by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, nowhere do we see the portraits of the Founder of the Nation…
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PakPositive
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Pakistanis Smile in Unison after Twenty20 Triumph
21 Jun 2009 | 3:58 pmAfter a long time, something has given Pakistanis a reason to rejoice and smile... -
Pakistan Jumps 10 Spots on Attractive Outsourcing Countries Index
8 Jun 2009 | 5:29 pmPakistan has been ranked at number 20 on the 2009 A.T. Kearney Global Services... -
Young Pakistani Group Sets Example by Picking Up Garbage
19 May 2009 | 7:07 pmAn almost revolutionary group of middle-class, well-to-do young Lahoris has had... -
Language of the Ancient Indus Civilization Discovered
24 Apr 2009 | 7:03 pmThe language of one of the most mysterious civilizations - The Indus Valley... -
Pakistan Tops Dollar Bond Performance in Asia
24 Apr 2009 | 7:05 amDespite continued uncertainty, the world's largest dollar bond investors are...
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Green & White
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Problem Solving in IT Series - The Resource Constraint
3 Jul 2009 | 5:54 amA lot of people have their opinions on what would make IT flourish in the country. From academics, individual & company certification all the way towards marketing, there are a lot of varied views going around. There are a lot of problem statements and few solutions floating out there, so let’s document some of them. This is an ongoing series of articles which will focus on a specific area in each post. If you have any idea’s of your own, please feel free to put them up in the comments section. Resource Constraint The last couple of years, a lot of people running software… -
Budget 2009-10 and the IT Industry - The Good & Bad News
29 Jun 2009 | 3:27 amSince the budget 2009-10 was announced, i was looking for what impact would it have on the local IT industry. Even though not all that much has been written on the topic by journalists, which was kind of disheartening, I did find somethings online. As with everything, there’s both good news and bad news here. The good news is, there is word on Phase II of PSEB’s certification scheme coming along, with a whopping fifty (50) companies for CMMI level 2, thirty (30) companies CMMI level 3 and fifteen (15) companies CMMI level 5. Also, this time PSEB will fund twenty (20) for ISO27001… -
RishtaPoint - Soulmates via Telecom
26 Jun 2009 | 3:09 amWhen the internet was in its nascent stages here in the country, one of the first uses it got was setting up matrimonial matches. The fact that it could facilitate oversea’s arrangements made it quite popular and I’ve heard of quite a few people (first hand accounts, no second hand) of people finding their partners through one service or the other. So it’s quite a surprise that it came so late as a VAS over a telecom network. Ufone launched it’s RishtaPoint service recently which quite simply allows you to setup a small profile and record a little intro. People can… -
People Management - How should we turn productivity expenses into investments?
26 Jun 2009 | 12:42 amI am a big proponent of effective management. Whether it be in your daily life, work or even relationships, effective management of any area will increase a person’s productivity and make them happier. At least that is how the theory goes. In most practical cases however, we have a tendency of becoming complacent and putting off for the future what could’ve been accomplished today. Its not our fault, i hear its something we get through genetics. A kind of self-serving mechanism developed over centuries of evolution arising from the flight or flee response. Some amongst us stay and… -
Ufone & Zong engage in Viral Marketing
25 Jun 2009 | 12:41 amAdvertising campaigns by telecom companies are all the rage these days. It seems they are the only ones left with enough money to even buy media space anymore. Lately, they seem to be going after each other aggressively, especially after zong opened up operations in the country. Recently, Zong set up an MNP campaign which aired all over the place. The campaign was centered around the following group of TVCs. WPvideo 1.10 Download! Now this ad may have been very informative to the customer on what MNP is all about (namely, you get to keep the complete number, including the network code when…
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Pak Tea House
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Marx Shrugged: Sympathy for the Working Man
3 Jul 2009 | 9:30 amBy Zia Ahmad For the benefit of studious readers Marxism laid down a couple of pertinent principles: 1. An attention to the material conditions of people’s lives and social relations among people. The attention to the material condition bit is self explanatory and the latter half of the statement can be considered as one’s relation to people [...] -
Marx Shrugged: Introduction
2 Jul 2009 | 4:01 am(The following is an attempt to understand Marxism as a social and economic ideology from a non-technical point of view. Already a bevy of efforts to simplify Marxism have been made and this is merely another addition to the trend. This lay interpretation of Marxism is spread over a series of articles of which this [...] -
Descent into Irrationality
1 Jul 2009 | 12:17 pmBy Mansur Ejaz of Daily Times Besides eliminating the Taliban and other jihadis, the basic irrationalities of the system have to be addressed. Otherwise Pakistan will continue to languish in poverty and chaos Following the legalisation of medical marijuana in California, the ‘pot’ business is booming, and is bringing in large tax revenues for the state. California [...] -
The “Failed State” Syndrome
1 Jul 2009 | 11:52 amDaily Times Editorial An American journal has compiled a list of 177 states with a descending order of viability in the modern world; and Pakistan is in the top ten “failed states”. There is only a marginal improvement in status as the last time the list appeared Pakistan was 9th on it. The other “top-notchers” are: [...] -
Asia’s giant leap
1 Jul 2009 | 10:15 amAsia’s homosexual community just got a shot in arm as one of the largest countries in Asia is moving decisively towards de-criminalizing homosexuality. India’s gays prepare to join the rainbow nation Governmnt ready to repeal law drafted under the Raj which made homosexuality a criminal offence. By Andrew Buncombe in Delhi Monday, 29 June 2009 Share GETTY Indian transsexuals in yesterday’s [...]
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NaiTazi.com
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Whom shall we trust: USA or our Ruler? Desolately, all the eggs in the basket are the one and the same!
3 Jul 2009 | 8:12 amThe price Pakistan is paying as loyalist for outsider’s interest since, the USSR took control of the Afghan capital, Kabul, and tried the following decade to gain control over the whole country and its people. But the invasion was a failure, costing thousands of lives and having serious consequences still felt today.The Soviets brought in [...] -
Mr. Asif Ali Zardari Sold Out
2 Jul 2009 | 3:28 amArticle By SADIA KHALID Why is Mr. Zardari so eager to build ties with India at the expense of Pakistan? These are my sentiments in response to last week’s op-ed in Pakistani newspapers written by Mr. Asif Ali Zardari to commemorate Ms. Benazir Bhutto’s birthday. I am a young Pakistani woman residing in Canada. And, needless.For [...] -
ACCA calls for principles-based approach to avoiding future financial shocks
29 Jun 2009 | 2:02 amFinancial regulation across major capital markets must be overhauled only after a comprehensive review of the factors which contributed to the global financial crisis, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in an international policy paper published today. The report, The Future of Financial Regulation, urges global authorities not to rush to introduce heavy-handed [...] -
Jobs in Pakistan – Current Scenario of Pakistan Job Market
27 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pmPakistan is always struggling with its Job market situation and creates employment opportunities never the same. An unforeseen situation in the country and Government polices always varied which effects seriously on job market. Factors affecting the Job Market: The deteriorating law and order situation in various parts of the country forced the investors to offload their investments. [...] -
Abid Hassan Minto’s long interview (English) online, 1.47 hrs audio
26 Jun 2009 | 12:44 amProminent left leader of Pakistan Abid Hassan Minto’s audio interview is online. Interview is in English language and is 1 hour and 47 minutes long and covers socio-political situation of Pakistan, war against terror especially in the context of Talbanisation and direct interference of US Imperialism. Abid Hassan Minto’s Interview - 28042009 http://ia301534.us.archive.org/1/items/AbidHasanMintosTalkInFremontOnApril282009_179/Minto-042809.mp3 Any person experience downloading problem with [...]
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Buzzvines.com - Have your say about Pakistan!
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Wheel Chair Cricket National Championship 2009
3 Jul 2009 | 6:41 amENcouraging to see the number of spectators. -
Ode to Paskistani Sense Of Humor....Picture included
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An ode to the Pakistani Sense Of Humor
3 Jul 2009 | 6:14 amSomebody, please take note and collect some aid for the effectees of WAPDA/KESC also. -
Chief Justice approached for taking note of PCB irregularities
3 Jul 2009 | 4:18 amThe Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary, has been approached for taking suo motto action against the former officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) having been found guilty of massive financial irregularities by the Auditor General of Pakistan read more -
General Jehangir Karamat: Challenges Facing the Pakistan Army
3 Jul 2009 | 1:11 amGeneral Jehangir Karamat, former Chairman of Pakistan's Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1997 to 1998, joined the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center for a discussion on the challenges facing Pakistan's army. General Karamat was Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States from 2004 read more
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The Nation : Breaking News
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Helicopter crash kills 26 soldiers in Orakzai
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 amAt least 26 security personnel on board a military helicopter were killed on Friday in northwestern of the country when it went down due to technical fault, report said here Friday. The helicopter, reportedly belongs to Pakistan Army, crashed near the Chapar Feroze Khel, a bordering area of Khyber and Orazkzai agencies, report says. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) the helicopter crashed due to ‘technical reasons’. However, unconfirmed reports from the areas claim -
PM should have his due rights: Nawaz
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 amPML(N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif Friday said the affairs of the country are being run on the same rules which were being followed by former President Pervez Musharraf led government and the Prime Minister is not enjoying the powers that he should be entitled to. Addressing the party workers, the PML-N Chief said: “Our intention is to set the matters right by cooperating with Pakistan People’s Party.” Nawaz said presently the President is enjoying all the powers. It should be the Prime -
UNSC expresses concern over reports of N Korean missile launch
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 amThe UN Security Council is concerned about news reports of missile launch by North Korea and it is troubled by Pyongyang's failure to respect its resolutions on the issue, president of the 15-member body said on Friday. The Council is concerned about reports of new missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and particularly troubled by Pyongyang's failure to respect its resolutions on the issue, Security Council president for the month of July Ugandan Ambassador -
Cantonments to be set up in Swat, Dir: Gilani
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 amPrime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday ruled out the division of Punjab into further provinces and said the country could not afford such venture at the present challenging times. Talking to newsmen after presiding a convocation at a girls college here, the Prime Minister said, "We cannot afford to have more provinces. It would be like opening up a Pandora’s box." The Prime Minister said the country was passing through difficult internal and external challenges and urged the -
CRC election signals speedy completion of task: Fehmida Mirza
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 amDr.Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly said the unanimous decision to elect Chairman and adoption of draft rules of procedure for the Constitutional Reforms Committee (CRC) in its first meeting was a good start, signalling the speedy completion of the task assigned to the Committee. Talking to APP, the Speaker said the Committee consisting of seasoned politicians was constituted on the desire of the President and after the unanimous resolution passed by the National Assembly and
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CIOPakistan.com - Business Technology Leadership
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Can you Reuse the Refuse?
2 Jul 2009 | 11:08 pmA Look at reusing old hardware to decrease the burden onthe CapEx without killing the OpEx…even in Pakistan! Things aren’t always what they seem to be. Case in point, a pile of junk, isn’t always a pile of junk. And if you’re anything like the many technology enthusiasts who buy hardware directly as opposed to through a proper procurement or purchase department, chances are, you’ve ended up buying a truckload of hardware that you didn’t necessarily need. Instead of throwing it all away, there are things you can do to bring some of the hardware back in use. And before you stand… -
China will still require Green Dam Web filter program
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmChina has not lifted its requirement that an Internet filtering program be shipped with all computers sold in the country, even though the plan was postponed this week, state media said Thursday. No related posts. -
Security guard charged with hacking hospital systems
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmThe grainy video shows a bleary-eyed young man in a hoodie inside the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, Texas. As he hits the elevator button, the theme music from Mission Impossible plays in the background. “You’re on a mission with me: Infiltration,” he tells the camera. No related posts. -
Chinese security company shares huge malware database
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmA Chinese company that has created a massive database of malware found on Chinese Web sites opened up the information to other security organizations on Thursday. No related posts. -
Google updates some Apps functions
2 Jul 2009 | 4:57 pmGoogle made a few updates to various Apps services this week, including one that lets users within an organization share templates with each other. No related posts.
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Global Voices Online » South Asia
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India: Question To The Minister Of Railways
3 Jul 2009 | 10:01 amRoger Alexander questions the the Minister of railways of India, who presented this year's budget in the parliament today: “why has the cash surpluses of the Railways depleted so rapidly in such a short span of time?” -
Bhutan: Ordinary People Are Losing Homes
3 Jul 2009 | 9:45 amPassu Diary discusses how the works of the hydro-electric power project at Punatshangchhu (Punakha) River in bhutan has made an impact on the local lives. There are no homes available for rent for the low income ordinary people and the blogger urges “we want our homes back. Please don’t buy away our living…” -
Nepal: Most Of The Maoist Guerillas Will Not Be Merged With Army
3 Jul 2009 | 9:22 amRajneesh Bhandari took an interview of the Prime Minister of Nepal Madhav Kumar Nepal, who said that “Maoist combatants will also be merged in new security organs and only some percentage of Maoist combatants will be integrated in the Nepal Army.” -
Pakistan: Public Opinion About Talibans
3 Jul 2009 | 3:13 amCHUP! – Changing Up Pakistan informs that according to the recent polls most Pakistanis view Talibans as critical threat to them. -
Maldives: Drug Dependence Problem
2 Jul 2009 | 8:48 amMohamed Nasheed discusses the problem of drug abuse and drug dependency in Maldives and ways to tackle this. It is estimated that almost 10% of the total 300,000 population in Maldives take drugs.
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CIOPakistan.com - Business Technology Leadership
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Can you Reuse the Refuse?
2 Jul 2009 | 11:08 pmA Look at reusing old hardware to decrease the burden onthe CapEx without killing the OpEx…even in Pakistan! Things aren’t always what they seem to be. Case in point, a pile of junk, isn’t always a pile of junk. And if you’re anything like the many technology enthusiasts who buy hardware directly as opposed to through a proper procurement or purchase department, chances are, you’ve ended up buying a truckload of hardware that you didn’t necessarily need. Instead of throwing it all away, there are things you can do to bring some of the hardware back in use. And before you stand… -
China will still require Green Dam Web filter program
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmChina has not lifted its requirement that an Internet filtering program be shipped with all computers sold in the country, even though the plan was postponed this week, state media said Thursday. No related posts. -
Security guard charged with hacking hospital systems
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmThe grainy video shows a bleary-eyed young man in a hoodie inside the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, Texas. As he hits the elevator button, the theme music from Mission Impossible plays in the background. “You’re on a mission with me: Infiltration,” he tells the camera. No related posts. -
Chinese security company shares huge malware database
2 Jul 2009 | 5:52 pmA Chinese company that has created a massive database of malware found on Chinese Web sites opened up the information to other security organizations on Thursday. No related posts. -
Google updates some Apps functions
2 Jul 2009 | 4:57 pmGoogle made a few updates to various Apps services this week, including one that lets users within an organization share templates with each other. No related posts.
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Jobs in Pakistan
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Project Manager (Telecom)
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pmProject Manager (Telecom) (A Leading Telecom Company) - Islamabad Job Description: The Project Manager is responsible for deploying new systems and performing major updates to currently deployed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Technical Supervisors
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pmTechnical Supervisors (No Lemon International) - Afghanistan & Liberia A leading International Automotive Services Company is looking for the following individual to join their busy operations in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Assistant Manager HR (Compliance)
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pmAssistant Manager HR (Compliance) (Army Welfare Trust) - Rawalpindi Relevant Experience: 3 to 5 years relivant work experience Job Description: Ensure that the business units operate within the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Manager Resourcing
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pmManager Resourcing (Army Welfare Trust-Head Office.) - Rawalpindi, Relevant Experience: 1. Prior Experience of using computer based recruitment tools. 2. Interviewing and evaluation... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
M&E Specialist
2 Jul 2009 | 11:00 pmM&E Specialist (Development Sector) - Peshawar Required Experience: Preferably 1- 2 years experience in developmental sector. Required Qualifications: Masters Degree in business... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Pakistan News Watch
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Tax increases on pharmaceutical inputs: ten multinationals to wind up business
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pmThe decision to increase one percent import duty on the import of raw material for drugs has forced some 10 multinational pharmaceutical companies to wind up business in Pakistan. -
Ovex Technologies gets title of ‘Most Promising Reseller’
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pmOvex Technologies, Pakistan's largest Third Party Offshore BPO and IT Solutions Provider; and the second largest exporter of IT Services in Pakistan, was conferred the title of "Most Promising Reseller… -
Cargo handling at KPT up 4.14 percent during fiscal year 2008-09
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pmCargo handling on conclusion of last financial year remained upward despite the fact that recession has plagued many economies of the world. Cargo handling at Karachi Port registered a growth of 14.47… -
Zardari for enhancing trade within Saarc countries
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pmPresident Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday asked the Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to undertake extensive visits of the countries in the region for enhancing trade and commerce wherever possible… -
KCCI, FMFB set up joint microfinance programme
2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pmKarachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and First Microfinance Bank Limited (FMFB) have set up a joint microfinance programme to help the less privileged entrepreneurs gain financial benefits. …
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Gruvr.com: Pakistan Concerts
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Map of Pakistan concerts
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Saturday July 18th: wonkunitband nr Prague at Mighty Sounds Festival, Czech Republic
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Monday August 17th: HomeGrownRoots presents East/Central Florida at HGR 3 YEAR FEST :: Celebrating our third year AUG 17-AUG 23
3 Jul 2009 | 11:37 amHGR 3 YEAR FEST :: Celebrating our third year AUG 17-AUG 23 East/Central Florida -
Saturday July 18th: wonkunitband nr Prague at Mighty Sounds Festival, Czech Republic
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Monday August 17th: HomeGrownRoots presents East/Central Florida at HGR 3 YEAR FEST :: Celebrating our third year AUG 17-AUG 23
3 Jul 2009 | 11:31 amHGR 3 YEAR FEST :: Celebrating our third year AUG 17-AUG 23 East/Central Florida
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Pro-Pakistan
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Imran Nazir Returns To Pakistan Team
3 Jul 2009 | 3:22 amImran Nazir the swashbuckling hitter is all set to join Pakistan team after media reports coming in that he is pardoned by the PCB chairman, Ijaz Butt. Worthy to mention here that Nazir got suspened from Domestic cricket after showing dissent against an LBW decision (made by senior Pakistani umpire Nadeem Ghauri). Meanwhile, the PCB [...] -
Shandur Polo Festival starts 7th July on World’s highest Polo Ground
2 Jul 2009 | 11:41 pmShandur Polo Festival or more popularly known as Shandur Mela is about to start from 7th of July till 9th of July. Shandur attracts visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament which is being held since 1936 on annual basis in July between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit. The tournament is held on Shandur Pass, [...] -
France to Give Eurocopter Tiger Helicopters to Pakistan
2 Jul 2009 | 10:13 pmFrance has agreed to provide Tigre Attack helicopter to Pakistan in line with its growing use against the foreign financed terrorists operating in tribal areas of Pakistan. This news got published in Daily Dawn and the excerpt is below: France will provide Tiger combat helicopters and military equipment to Pakistan to enhance its capacity to fight [...] -
Daily Pic Post: State of Telecom Industry in Pakistan
2 Jul 2009 | 11:12 amI could not trace credit for this photo as it was saved in my hard disk from quite a time now Pakistan’s Telecom industry has seen a boom in last decade with almost more than 90 million subscribers countrywide. I am unsure about where it stands on the ranks of world but i can see everybody [...] -
Daily Pic Post: Children in IDPs
1 Jul 2009 | 10:15 amPhoto Credit: Mubashir Fida A girl in a camp for IDPs looks amazed to see camera and being photographed. According to an estimate 48% of the IDPs are children. These children have no other choice to live in unhygienic conditions and are undergoing psychological trauma because of the conflict in their area. We have started Daily Pic Post [...]
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Pro Pakistani
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International Pleasure Trip by Mobilink
3 Jul 2009 | 5:35 amWhile Mobilink tends to lay off its employees in regards to reducing their overheads and by naming it ‘none-performance basis’, Mobilink also is spending millions of rupees on their lavish trip to international destinations. An inside source confirms that a group of approximately one hundred people which include 3 Vice Presidents (traveling first class which is top most traveling cabin in a passenger aircraft) approximately a dozen Directors travelling Business Class, Senior Managers, Managers and selective Franchisees who left Pakistan yesterday for Bangkok – Thailand & Kuala… -
Prototype – Game Review
2 Jul 2009 | 11:13 pmRadical Entertainment launched a fantastic game named Prototype on 9th June 2009 in North America and on 10th June they launched their number in Europe. Game is basically a sandbox-style action game but it differs from many aspects from other sandbox-style action games. Game was released on different counsels such as WINDOWS (PC), PS3 and XBOX 360 later on game was released in Australia. Game has got very good response regarding its reception, well formed action and wonderful open ended game play. Game spot and other websites has given 8.5 or 9 grades out of 10. Critics have tried hard to… -
Downsizing or Rightsizing or Team Sizing?
2 Jul 2009 | 10:31 pmDownsizing is sub function of Selection & Recruitment, and it has been in practice since long, actually we don’t know when exactly it was discovered. Downsizing is mostly done when there arises a need, but that’s not the only rule, we have seen organizations downsizing even when need was not in place. Recently, in USA alone, hundreds of thousands of professionals lost their jobs and leftover are highly insecure. Corporations continue to cut jobs and in fact they are eyeing current fiscal year by evaluating recessions’ performance to decide the future of employers. Such a situation… -
Qubee – New Wimax Operator about to Launch
2 Jul 2009 | 9:51 pmQubee, a Wimax Operator in Pakistan, is set to roll out their services in Pakistan. “Qubee is the creation of a group of global telecoms professionals who saw that a new technology called WiMAX could really change the internet experience for millions of people worldwide.” They are currently in Karachi only. But they will soon hit other cities. Currently, they are offering business users packages but they will soon hit the residential area market. Tariff is not out yet. But according to their website, you can get info via Customer call. According to their own… -
Telenor to Ship ZTE Supplied USB Modems
2 Jul 2009 | 10:35 amTelenor has inked a deal with ZTE to buy up to two million USB modems over the next twelve months. The deal covers Telenor’s 13 operating companies in countries including Denmark, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Sweden and Ukraine. “ZTE was selected for this agreement, alongside one other supplier, based on a combination of product performance and quality, and the ability to quickly customise products to suit our customers,” said Kjell Nordhagen, Terminal Procurement Director, Telenor Group. “They outperformed the competition on virtually every criteria so…
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The Daily Ping - Telecom Taza
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Xbox 360 Wireless Headset
23 Jun 2009 | 8:44 amOur price: $47.99 Buy it now for $47.99 (List Price: $59.99) -
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis (works with Wii MotionPlus)
23 Jun 2009 | 8:44 amOur price: $48.99 Buy it now for $48.99 (List Price: $49.95) -
Wii MotionPlus
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Nyko Wii Intercooler - High-Efficiency Snap-On Cooling Fan! - NO Installation Required!
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Nintendo DS Lite (Crimson & Black)
23 Jun 2009 | 8:44 amOur price: $129.99 Buy it now for $129.99 (List Price: $129.99)
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Let us build Pakistan
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A tribute to Shaheed Colonel Tahir Iqbal
3 Jul 2009 | 1:23 amSunday, 28 June 2009: In North Waziristan agency, three army officers among 16 soldiers were killed in an attack by the Taliban terrorists on the Wucha Bibi-bound convoy of security forces at Inzar Kas area. Officers who embraced shahadat include Lieutenant Colonel Tahir, Captain Abid and Lieutenant Zishan. Forces effectively responded the attack and killed 10 terrorists. 12 Soldiers embraced shahadat yesterday while 4 succumbed to injuries later in the Combined Military Hospital, taking the toll to 16.Some comments:source: pkpoliticsBlast reported in Islamabad/Rawalpindi - Source Geo… -
Are Pakistani Taliban and jihadis agents of CIA, RAW etc?
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Iran demonstrations: Imperialist pathway to democracy?
23 Jun 2009 | 1:46 amEyewitness Iran: What is the true character of the demonstrationsBy: Mazda MajidiImperialists do not embrace true revolutionary movementsThe eyes of the world have focused on Iran since the June 12 presidential election. The turnout was exceptionally high, with 42 million people, 85 percent of the electorate, going to the polls. Incumbent president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the winner with 63 percent of the vote. Ahmadinejad's chief rival, Mir Hossein Mousavi, declared himself the winner and called the announced results fraudulent. Iran has since been the scene of large daily… -
Dr. Sarfraz Naeemi: a revolution against the Deobandi-Wahhabi violence in Pakistan
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Mr. Imran Khan condemn the Taliban terrorists or prepare for funeral of PTI !
17 Jun 2009 | 10:13 pmview: Preparing for a funeral —Samad KhurramImran Khan has made us proud on so many occasions. From the world cup to the first cancer hospital in Pakistan, he has given his all for the country, often at immense personal costs. Even his biggest political foes recognise these contributions and agree that his heart is in the right place. Washing off all personal attacks with his charismatic persona and eloquent tongue, Imran Khan has become a necessary guest for every talk show on TV.In 1997, when Imran Khan started a political party based on justice, transparency and accountability, many…
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Pakistan Times!
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The Daughter of East, Taxila and Indus, Benazir Bhutto
19 Jun 2009 | 6:26 pmI am daughter of Indus, I am daughter of Taxila, I am an heir of this 5000 years old civilization, the Benazir Bhutto who had lived and died for the well being of her beloved country Pakistan, had introduced herself. Benazir Bhutto was a strange leader; she became myth in her life like her assassinated in limitable father Z.A Bhutto. She was the most loved leader of the century and became the symbol of resistance, her politics merged with pain and love. She had faced every difficulty but had not bow before dictator Zia. She gave her life but could not keep herself away from the people of… -
The real game-changer
22 May 2009 | 1:19 amContrary to a view inspired by late Raj fiction, the British valued India as much as they held Indians in contempt. The British Empire on the subcontinent owed far more to the man who saved it around the world, the Duke of Wellington, than to Robert Clive, who has got excessive credit from history. Clive defeated a tottering, self-indulgent Nawab of Bengal; Wellington buried Scindia’s ambitions at Assaye and destroyed Tipu Sultan at Seringapatnam. They were the two most powerful Indian princes of the 19th century, perhaps the only ones who could have checked the British. Indians, said… -
Swat Operation-opening a window of experiments in Pakistan
17 May 2009 | 2:37 amWhen Pak President says that Swat deal for the enforcement of Nizam-e-Adl, was aimed for the provision of speedy justice, to some he is bemusing himself as Sufi Mohammed had no doubt at all that he has been given ‘carte blanche’ in Swat and thus he roared like a lion after the announcement declaring all infidels who are working under constitution other than Sharia. At the time of ordinance, in a rushed strategy rather than using this opportunity by extending political parties Act to FATA, Swat and other regions and bringing them all under one flag of constitution and jurisdiction of… -
APC to be held toady
17 May 2009 | 2:30 amISLAMABAD: All Parties Conference (APC) would be held today (Monday) to discuss issues relating to national security with particular reference to Swat, Fata, Balochistan or any other part of the country. The conference was convened by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on proposal of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Former Premier Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The opposition has been urging the government to adopt a clear and transparent policy on war against terrorism without interference from any country in our internal affairs. The APC would be… -
Growers under serious threat of neo-colonialism
17 May 2009 | 1:38 amAgriculture, the biggest sector of the economy, is under serious threat as gradual sale and lease of large patches of lands to foreigners is been carried out in a very quick and secretive manner, the Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) said. The idea of corporate farming has evoked more fears than hopes. Many think that corporate farming will have negative impact on rural livelihood and will transform Pakistan into a more unequal country. Despite opposition, some important persons seem determined to allow foreigners to own an unlimited amount of land in any part of Pakistan. The development is bound…
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Samsung brings Thin Client to Pakistan
12 Jun 2009 | 7:38 amSamsung Electronics Co. Ltd has carried out a seminar to impart knowledge about the state of the art technology of... -
Inbox provides Technology Infrastructure products to SNGPL
12 Jun 2009 | 7:34 amInbox provides 12 RISC Based IBM System p Servers; Oracle Financial Upgrade and Regional Roll-out support; and 222... -
Pakistan may avoid wheat crisis by electronic crop documentation: Ghauri
12 Jun 2009 | 7:29 amSalim Ghauri, Chairman CEO NetSol Technologies Ltd, has said that Pakistan can avoid a future wheat crisis by... -
LG-KS660 Full Touch-Screen Dual SIM Phone makes life easier
12 Jun 2009 | 7:23 amLG Electronics has announced the launch of the LG-KS660, the company’s first full touch screen handset equipped with dual SIM... -
Pakistan at the crossroads of IT revolution
12 Jun 2009 | 7:16 amPakistan is at the crossroads of Information Technology (IT) revolution. If we do not invest on automation of...
