Archive for: October, 2012

FIFA 13 becomes fastest-selling game of the year

It’s official: FIFA 13 becomes best selling sports game so far in 2012, putting 4.5 million units in just five days since its official launch in stores worldwide, which transforms in the “best-selling video game launch in 2012 and the best selling sports title of all time.” “FIFA 13 is a critical and commercial success unprecedented in […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA cautions Imran Khan about peace-march

With every passing day, the scheduled peace-march of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) towards South Waziristan faces growing concerns and security threats. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kousar warned the PTI about peace-rally, saying that Imran Khan lives in dreams. Speaking to a private TV channel, he said army had restored peace in South Waziristan with […]

Indonesia Open GP Gold: Adrianti Firdasari cruises into Women’s Singles semi-final

Indonesia Open GP Gold: Adrianti Firdasari cruises into Women’s Singles semi-final Adrianti Firdasari, one of the most talented female shuttlers from Indonesia, showed her aggression and reserved her berth in Women’s Singles semi-final after defeating her compatriot Rusydina Antardayu Riodingin in quarter-final battle at Indonesia Open GP Gold Badminton 2012 on September 28, in Indonesia. […]

Pakistan ranked among top-20 happiest countries

In what appeared to be a positive news for the country, Pakistanis, in general, are happier about their lives than both Indians and Americans, says a survey released on Wednesday. The Happy Planet Index 2012 ranks Pakistan 16th among 151 countries, ahead of both India and the United States ranked 32nd and 105th respectively. Costa […]

Judiciary at critical juncture; says Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the rule of law often seemed under concerted attack from multiple directions, adding that the judiciary was standing at a critical juncture of history. While addressing a function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), he said that the country couldn’t be prospered without upholding rule […]

Government decides to reestablish contact with Baloch people

In an effort to stabilize the situation in insurgency-hit Balochistan, the government has decided to restore lines of communication with estranged Baloch leaders. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf held a one-on-one meeting in Karachi, discussing host of issues including law and order situation in Balochistan, NRO case and Thar coal […]

Novak Djokovic tested while David Ferrer retires at the China Open – Tennis News

Novak Djokovic tested while David Ferrer retires at the China Open – Tennis News Top seed Novak Djokovic from Serbia stayed on track whereas the second seed, David Ferrer, withdrew from the China Open, an ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour 500 Series event held in Beijing, China. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet were […]

Gina Carano signs multiple highly ranked movies sequels

Gina Carano signs multiple highly ranked movies sequels MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter and actress Gina Carano is set to star in a female action film based off of the popular Expendables franchise. Indie Wire reports Adi Shankar (The Grey) and his production company 1984 Private Defense Contractors will produce the movie. Screenwriter Dutch Southern […]

Google surpasses Microsoft in terms of Market value

The escalation of the last three months Google has turned into surprise. The comeback of the owner of the Android platform for mobile devices has now temporarily exceeded Microsoft in terms of market capitalization. The Google shares have been climbed up the table by $ 760 unit, which simultaneously has distanced themselves from $ 675 of Apple, […]

Number of IPOs increase in September-quarter, technology sector in lead

The technology sector is doing everything to revive the Initial Public Offering market in the US. The latest data shows that the concentration of IPO is more in the technology sector, breathing life into the stock market. Eight technology companies went public in the third quarter ended September 30. Both financial and technology sector had […]

DirecTV and Dish Network mulling over the idea of a merger, say analysts

DirecTV Group and Dish Network are planning to merge together in the satellite-based television programming. The two companies struck a deal about 10 years ago but was refuted by the Justice Department. The two companies have seen a fierce competition from the likes of AT&T and Verizon Wireless in the pay-TV market. Since the merger […]

T-Mobile USA-Sprint merger: What to expect of the deal in post-election phase?

Mergers and Acquisitions are a real burden to smaller companies these days as the government blocks any of such efforts made or the economy does not allow the companies to strike a deal with each other. Consolidation in wireless firms is in talks these days and the latest development in the relations between T-Mobile USA […]

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